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Mask-Making Handbook

Mask-Making Handbook
The Prop Builder's Mask-Making Handbook

The Prop Builder’s Mask-Making Handbook

by Thurston James

Since prehistoric times, man has used masks to express himself in ritual, drama, and religion. Many traditional dramatic works, especially those of Asia and Europe, rely heavily on masks to characterize and express the persona of the actor. There has been little published material available, however, to guide technicians assigned the task of creating the masks for theatrical production.

The Prop Builder's Mask-Making Handbook
The Prop Builder’s Mask-Making Handbook

Thurston James, veteran Properties Master of the UCLA Theater Department, has written The Prop Builder’s Mask-Making Handbook for prop builders, costume designers, and actors (professional and amateur) who intend to use a mask or masks to enhance a stage play or other presentation.

Really amazing info and research for a book I’m writing.
Great buy for anybody who wants to know the history and craft of mask making.

The Prop Builder's Mask-Making Handbook
The Prop Builder’s Mask-Making Handbook

Paperback, 203 pages

Published: October 1st 1990 by Betterway Books

Original Title: The Prop Builder’s Mask-Making Handbook

ISBN 1558701664, (ISBN13: 0035313700866)

Edition Language: English

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