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BOOKS

*must-have titles


Albrizio, Ann, and Osnat Lustig. Classic Millinery Techniques. Ashville, NC: Lark Books, 1998.

Aronson, Arnold. American Set Design. New York: Theatre Communications Group, 1985.

Baclawski, Karen. The Guide to Historic Costume. London: B.T. Batsford, 1995.

Baker, Georgia O’Daniel. A Handbook of Costume Drawing. Boston: Focal Press, 2003.

Baker, Patricia.  Wigs and Make-up for Theatre, TV, and Film. Boston: Focal Press, 1993.

Ballou, Glen. Handbook for Sound Engineers. 3rd ed. Boston: Focal Press, 2002.

Beaton, Les, and Mabel Beaton. The Complete Book of Marionettes. Mineola, NY: Dover Publications, 2005.

Blaikie, Tim, and Emma Troubridge. Scenic Art and Construction. Marlborough: Crowood Press, 2002.

Blumenthal, Eileen. Puppetry: A World History. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 2005.

Blumenthal, Eileen, and Julie Taymor. Julie Taymor: Playing with Fire. 3rd ed. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 2007.

Bracewell, John. Sound Design in the Theatre. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1993.

Cadena, Richard. Automated Lighting: the Art and Science of Moving Light in Theatre, Live Performance, Broadcast, and Entertainment. Boston: Focal Press, 2006.

Carlson, Marvin. Places of Performance: the Semiotics of Theatre Architecture. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 1993.

* Carter, Paul. Backstage Handbook: An Illustrated Almanac of Technical Information. Louisville, KY: Broadway Press, 1994.

Cole, Nancy H. Puppet Theatre in Performance. New York: William Morrow & Co., 1978

Corson, Richard, and James Glavan. Stage Makeup. Boston: Allyn & Bacon, 2000.

Crabtree, Susan, and Peter Beudert. Scenic Art for the Theatre. Boston: Focal Press, 2005.

Cunningham, Glen. Stage Lighting Revealed. Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, 2002.

Davis, Don, and Carolyn Davis. Sound System Engineering. Boston: Focal Press, 2006.

Dreher, Denise. From the Neck Up: An Illustrated Guide to Hatmaking. Minneapolis: Madhatter Press, 1981.

Emery, Joy Spanabel. Stage Costume Techniques. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1981.

Essig, Linda. The Speed of Light: Dialogues on Lighting Design and Technological Changes. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann Drama, 2002.

Fazio, Larry. Stage Manager: The Professional Experience. Boston: Focal Press, 2000.

Fisher, Mark. Staged Architecture. West Sussex: John Wiley & Sons, 2000.

* Glerum, Jay O. Stage Rigging Handbook. Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press, 2007.

* Glover, Thomas J. Pocket Ref. 3rd ed. Littleton, CO: Sequoia Publishing, 2002.

Gruver, Bert. Stage Manager’s Handbook. New York: Drama Publishers, 1972.

Holden, Alys. Structural Design for the Stage. Boston: Focal Press, 1999.

Howard, Pamela. What is Scenography? London; New York: Routledge, 2002.

Ingham, Rosemary, and Liz Covey. The Costume Designer’s Handbook. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann Drama, 1992.

* Ingham, Rosemary, and Liz Covey. The Costume Technician’s Handbook. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann Drama, 2003.

James, Thurston. The Prop Builder’s Mask-Making Handbook. Cincinnati, OH: Betterway Books, 2006.

James, Thurston. The Prop Builder’s Molding & Casting Book. White Hall, VA: Betterway Publications, 1990.

James, Thurston. The Theater Props What, Where, When. Studio City, CA: Players Press, 2001.

James, Thurston. Theatre Props Handbook. White Hall, VA: Betterway Publications, 1990.

Kaye, Deena, and James LeBrecht. Sound and Music for the Theatre: The Art and Technique of Design. Boston: Focal Press, 1999.

Kelly, Thomas A. The Back Stage Guide to Stage Management. New York: Back Stage Books, 1999.

Kidd, Mary T. Stage Costume Step by Step. Cincinnati, OH: Betterway Books, 2002.

Langley, Susan, and John Dowling. Vintage Hats and Bonnets. Paducah, KY: Collector Books, 1998.

Latshaw, George. The Complete Book of Puppetry. Mineola, NY: Dover Publications, 2000.

Leonard, John A. Theatre Sound. London: A&C Black, 2001.

* Moody, James L. The Business of Theatrical Design. New York: Allworth Press, 2002.

Morawetz, Thomas. Making Faces, Playing God. Austin, TX: University of Texas Press, 2001.

Morgan, Nigel. Stage Lighting: For Theatre Designers. London: Herbert Press, 1995.

Morrison, Craig. Theatres. New York: W.W. Norton & Co., 2005.

Ogawa, Toshiro. Theatre Engineering and Stage Machinery. Royston, Hertfordshire: Entertainment Technology Press, 2001.

Pecktal, Lynn. Costume Design: Techniques of Modern Masters. New York: Back Stage Books, 1999.

Raoul, Bill. Stock Scenery Construction. Louisville, KY: Broadway Press. 1998.

Rees, A.L. A History of Experimental Film and Video. London: BFI Publishing, 1999.

* Rossol, Monona. The Health and Safety Guide for Film, TV, and Theater. New York: Allworth Press, 2000.

Rysinger, Lisa. Exploring Digital Video. 2nd ed. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson/Delmar Learning, 2005.

Sammler, Don, and Don Harvey. Technical Design Solutions for the Theater, Volume One. Boston: Focal Press, 2002.

Sammler, Don, and Don Harvey. Technical Design Solutions for the Theater, Volume Two. Boston: Focal Press, 2002.

Shelley, Steven Louis. A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting. Boston: Focal Press, 1999.

Stern, Lawrence. Stage Management. 8th ed. Boston: Allyn & Bacon, 2005.

Swinfield, Rosemarie. Hair & Wigs for the Stage: Step by Step. Cincinnati, OH: Betterway Books, 1999.

Todd, Andrew, and Jean-Guy Lecat. The Open Circle. London: Faber, 2003.

Vinther, Janus. Special Effects Make-Up. New York: Theatre Arts Books, 2003.

Walne, Graham. Sound for the Theatre. London: A&C Black, 1990.

Wilcox, R. Turner. The Mode in Hats and Headdresses. New York: C. Scribner’s Sons, 1945.

Wilson, Andy. Making Stage Props. Marlborough: The Crowood Press, 2003.

Wolff, Colette. The Art of Manipulating Fabric. Radnor, PA: Chilton Book Co., 1996.