Handbook of Stage Costume Author: Tina Bicat Published by Crowood Press 144 pages Paperback 246x189 mm 100 colour photographs The Handbook of Stage Costume is a comprehensive guide to designing, finding and creating costumes for the stage. Straightforward and accessible, the book aims to give you the skills and the confidence to dress a variety of theatre productions, from a full-scale musical to an abstract, improvised performance. Topics covered: · Production meetings and the structure of a theatre company · Research, ideas and aims · Working to a budget · The importance of costume to actor and audience · Creating a set of costume designs · Shopping, cutting and making · Costume for devised and physical theatre production · Managing the wardrobe · Technical and dress rehearsals. The Textile Directory Bookstore postal charges: UK 1 book = £2.50 2 books = £4.50 3 books = £7.00 4 books or more = £9.00 Overseas 1 book = £6.00 2 books = £10.00 3 books = £14.00 4 books or more = £18.00 Price: £16.99