The Theater Props Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Theater Properties, Materials, and Construction - Softcover

James, Thurston

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0932620868 ISBN 13: 9780932620866

Publisher: Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.: Betterway Books, 1987

Synopsis

"This book is a step-by-step guide to the design and construction of theater properties. This practical, profusely illustrated handbook explains the use of materials essential to the props builder and demonstrates the techniques involved in the construction of more than one hundred specific property items." This is a very handsome book that appears Glossy pictorial wraps; 272 pages, appendix and index inclusive; tight binding; corners are square and sharp; previous owner's name stamp is on front free end paper, else no further internal marks; no external marks; no chips, tears, or creases; text block is bright and clean; fourth printing.

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Reviews

James, UCLA's veteran properties master, has produced a valuable guide for theater craftspeople at all levels of proficiency. Although no single volume could exhaust this vast subject, James has obviously chosen his material with care. Professional tricks are offered, as well as very specific information to guide the novice. Excellent photographs and precise instructions abound, making this a marked improvement over Motley's Theater Props (1975) and Jacquie Govier's Create Your Own Stage Props (Prentice-Hall, 1984). James's style and humor enhance this extremely clear, comprehensive manual. Andi Lyons, SUNY at Albany
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.: Betterway Books
• Publication date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0932620868
• ISBN 13: 9780932620866
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288