Stage Makeup - Hardcover

Corson, Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0138404968 ISBN 13: 9780138404963

Publisher: Taylor & Francis, 1975

Synopsis

Nearly four hundred illustrations including color charts and twenty-three plates of period hairstyles supplement information on designing and applying theatrical makeup

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Key Benefit: A classic in the field, this book helps makeup artists and actors learn the proper technique when applying stage makeup. Key Topics: This easy, step-by-step guide is comprised of 20 comprehensive chapters covering all aspects of stage makeup application. Topics include: basic techniques as well as new methods and materials for all types of stage makeup; updated information on hairstyles and fashions. Revered as the stage makeup bible, this book includes listings of makeup colors from various manufacturers and color guides. Market: Makeup artists and others involved with making up people for the stage.

About the Author:

Richard Corson (late) was the author of several fashion and makeup books. He taught courses in theatrical makeup in several colleges across the country. In 1972 he received the Founders Award (International Thespian Society) "in recognition of distinguished contributions to theatre and youth." His name is perhaps the most well-recognized in the industry.

James Galvan is an Associate Professor of Costume Design and Technology in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Texas at Austin. Over the past twenty years he has presented workshops in such diverse places as Moscow and Hong Kong.

About this edition

• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Publication date: 1975
• ISBN 10: 0138404968
• ISBN 13: 9780138404963
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 401