Widely referred to as the "bible of stage makeup," the timely revision of this classic text addresses principles and techniques in the use of makeup for the contemporary performer. This extensive exploration of the application and use of stage makeup, and makeup for a variety of performance venues, covers all aspects in detail and contains over 400 photographs, drawings, and diagrams demonstrating step-by-step procedures. Thoroughly updated and revised, this classic text remains accurate and comprehensive, providing information from which all readers - whether students to the field or seasoned, professional makeup artists - will benefit. For anyone involved in the Makeup of theatre, dance or stage productions.
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Very good experience:
I ordered the product and received it in a timely manner. The book was of high quality, with strong binding and no bend pages or stains that I can see. I consider it a very good experience.
Simply the Best:
I worked in stage makeup over thirty years ago with some of the best in the business. At that time, this book was the bible. The new edition holds strong to the tradition, updating the essential latex, foamed latex, gel, and makeup techniques and brands. It is an essential tool for teaching every serious actor of any age how to design effective makeups for the full range of performances from Broadway to Halloween.
This was the title I used when I was in college. Awesome book.:
When I found this book the other day at a garage sale, it brought back lots of memories. :-) It was the book that I used when I was working on my theater degree. Great book! Lots of detailed photographs and instructions Contents: Basics principles -- Facial anatomy -- Bones of the face -- Construction of a head -- Modeling a head in clay -- Light and shade -- Flat and curved surfaces -- Hard and soft edges -- Drawing with highlights and shadows -- Problems -- Color in pigment -- Characteristics of... more info
the BIBLE of makeup:
If you are a new makeup artist..or even if you've been doing it for awhile, please do yourself a favor and buy this book. It is extrememly informative and well worth having as a reference. I own it and you can't have mine!!
