Books
Set Design
Designing and Drawing for the Theatre (Hardcover)
Designing and Drawing for the Theatre (Hardcover) by Lynn Pecktal (Author) Detailing production design for theater, opera, and ballet, Designing and Drawing for the Theater provides a professional picture and encyclopedic reference of the d
Designing for the Theatre 2E
Designing for the Theatre 2E by Francis Reid (Author) Covering the contribution which can be made by costume, sets, props and lighting to a stage production, the author explains the purpose and process involved in their design. . Cue “Well-
From Page to Stage: How Theatre Designers Make Connections Between Scripts and Images
From Page to Stage: How Theatre Designers Make Connections Between Scripts and Images by Rosemary Ingham (Author) In From Page to Stage, author Rosemary Ingham explores the relationships between text analysis, imagination, and creation. Boo
Perspective Rendering for the Theatre
William H. Pinnell first issues an "invitation to investigate the magic of perspective and explore its wondrous surround," then escorts the beginning as well as the advanced student through the complex process of artistically conveying scen
Stagecraft 3rd Edition
Stagecraft 3rd Edition by McGraw-Hill (Author) Stagecraft is a how-to book for beginners who want to become familiar with the technical aspects of the theater. This book will help any student develop the basic skills necessary so he or she
Stagecraft 1: A Complete Guide to Backstage Work
Stagecraft 1: A Complete Guide to Backstage Work by William H. Lord (Author) Nineteen chapters detailing all the fundamentals of backstage work – all the tools and the language for any theatre operation. The book is loaded with photographs,
American Set Designs
American Set Design by Arnold Aronson (Author) This book, one of the few that takes a more academic, rather than practical, view of scenic design, should be required reading for any designer (lights and costumes as well as set) as well as e
Corrugated Cardboard Scenery
Corrugated Cardboard Scenery by Briant Hamor Lee, Daryl M. Wedwick (Author) Mr. Lee, et al have done a great service for the low-budget theater scenographer. Not only will a scenographer receive excellent tips on designing with cardboard, t
James Hull Miller's Self Supporting Scenery for Childrens Theatre and Grown Ups Too Scenic Workbook
James Hull Miller’s Self Supporting Scenery for Childrens Theatre and Grown Ups Too a Scenic Workbook for the Open Stage by James Hull Miller (Author) By finishing both sides fo each flat, they can then be used without jacks or weights by s
Small Stage Sets on Tour: A Practical Guide to Portable Stage Sets
Small Stage Sets on Tour: A Practical Guide to Portable Stage Sets by James Hull Miller (Author) This text continues Miller’s efforts to make simple and workable scenery available to those with no background in theater technology or design.
Victorian Dollhouse Wallpapers: Six Full-Color Patterns on 24 Sheets(Decorative Paper for Craftwork)
Victorian Dollhouse Wallpapers: Six Full-Color Patterns on 24 Sheets (Decorative Paper for Craftwork) by Inc. Katzenbach & Warren (Author) Irresistible collection features 6 colorful patterns, all based on classic Victorian wallpaper design
Miniature Rooms: The Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago (Hardcover)
Miniature Rooms: The Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago (Hardcover) by Kathleen Aguilar (Photographer) "Miniature Rooms" begins with a brief history of Mrs. Thorne and how the rooms came to be. The rest of the book is a complete c
VICTORIAN HOME: The Grandeur and Comfort of the Victorian Era, in Households Past and Present
VICTORIAN HOME: The Grandeur and Comfort of the Victorian Era, in Households Past and Present (Hardcover) by Ellen M. Plante (Author) The Victorian Home is not only a beautifully written design guide to reviving rooms from this era, it’s al
Period Details: A Sourcebook for House Restoration
Period Details: A Sourcebook for House Restoration by Martin Miller,Judith Miller (Author) The first comprehensive, pictorial guide to the styles, materials, fixtures, and fittings essential to the successful restoration of a period house.
Victorian Style: Classic Homes of North America (Hardcover)
Victorian Style: Classic Homes of North America (Hardcover) by Cheri Y. Gay (Author) North American Victorian architecture and interior design are explored in detail in this essential look at an enduring style. Book Description North Americ
Architecture for Dolls' Houses
Architecture for Dolls’ Houses by Joyce Percival (Author). Color photographs, floor plans, construction diagrams, and lovely color renderings fill the chapters containing period styles, roof and wall materials, and drainage and sanitation a
Stage Design & Properties (Phaidon Theater Manuals)
Stage Design & Properties (Phaidon Theater Manuals) by Michael Holt (Author) It is a very basic introduction to stage design and set management, but it can get you through the making and managing of a set. Book Description It is a very basi