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Costume Designer's Handbook: A Complete Guide for Amateur and Professional Costume Designers,Used
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Newly revised and updated, The Costume Designer's Handbook is now more comprehensive than ever and is the backbone of any costume designer's library since its original publication in 1983. Features of this new edition include: a foreword by Arvin Brown, Artistic Director of the Long Wharf Theatre guidance on how to read and analyze a play plans for establishing a costume plot insights into working with directors and other designers resources for doing historical research a discussion of the properties of color sketching, drawing, and drafting techniques an 8page color insert 150 blackandwhite photos, drawings, and charts a complete, uptodate reference section
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of The Costume Designer's Handbook? A: The Costume Designer's Handbook primarily focuses on providing comprehensive guidance for both amateur and professional costume designers, covering essential topics such as reading and analyzing plays, establishing costume plots, and collaborating with directors.
- Q: What are some key features of this new edition? A: This new edition includes a foreword by Arvin Brown, updated resources for historical research, discussions on color properties, sketching techniques, and an 8-page color insert featuring 150 black-and-white photos, drawings, and charts.
- Q: Who is the author of The Costume Designer's Handbook? A: The author of The Costume Designer's Handbook is Rosemary Ingham, a respected figure in the field of costume design.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The Costume Designer's Handbook is available in paperback binding, making it both portable and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does The Costume Designer's Handbook contain? A: The book contains a total of 304 pages, providing an extensive resource for costume designers.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in costume design? A: Yes, The Costume Designer's Handbook is suitable for beginners as well as experienced designers, offering foundational knowledge and advanced insights.
- Q: When was The Costume Designer's Handbook first published? A: The Costume Designer's Handbook was first published on November 2, 1992, and has since been revised and updated.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating that it is used but still in a satisfactory state for reading and reference.
- Q: Does the book include visual aids for learning? A: Yes, the book includes an 8-page color insert along with numerous black-and-white photos and drawings to aid visual learning.
- Q: What type of research resources does the book provide? A: The book provides resources for conducting historical research, which is crucial for accurate costume design.