The classic book on costuming is back and better than ever! In the third edition of The Costume Technician's Handbook, Rosemary Ingham and Liz Covey once again draw upon their many years of hands-on experience in costume design and technology. Now they add information gleaned across the country from shop managers and staff about their methods and supplement it with images of some of the very best theatrical costume work to be seen today. And they continue to provide the most complete guide to developing costumes that are personally distinctive and artistically expressive. Ingham and Covey have been attentive to technical developments as well to keep you up to date and ready for action. They have expanded their book to include: 
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<li>two new chapters on costume shop management and the use of computers in costume shops</li> <li>instructions for using new materials</li> <li>a substantial updated bibliography</li> <li>lots of brand-new color and black-and-white photographs</li> <li>new appendixes on mathematics for technicians, health and safety standards, and much more</li> <li>plus a companion website - a continually updated source list of booksellers, useful publications and addresses, costume societies, and shopping guide - all available at www.heinemanndrama.com/ingham-covey.</li> </ul> Whether you're a professional costume technician, a student of costume design, or an adventuresome home stitcher, settle for nothing less than the best - The Costume Technician's Handbook.

The Costume Technician's Handbook 3/e

Arts & Photography

Rosemary Ingham

Liz Covey

Performing Arts

Heinemann Drama

Newly revised and updated, The Costume Designer's Handbook is now more comprehensive than ever and is the backbone of any costume designer's library since its original publication in 1983. Features of this new edition include: <ul>
<li>a foreword by Arvin Brown, Artistic Director of the Long Wharf Theatre </li> <li>guidance on how to read and analyze a play </li> <li>plans for establishing a costume plot </li> <li>insights into working with directors and other designers </li> <li>resources for doing historical research </li> <li>a discussion of the properties of color </li> <li>sketching, drawing, and drafting techniques </li> <li>an 8-page color insert </li> <li>150 black-and-white photos, drawings, and charts </li> <li>a complete, up-to-date reference section </li> </ul>

Costume Designer's Handbook: A Complete Guide for Amateur and Professional Costume Designers

Humor & Entertainment

The Costume Designer's Handbook is the definitive guide for both aspiring and seasoned costume designers, blending the art and business of theatrical costume design since its inception in 1983. Rosemary Ingham and Liz Covey offer deep insights into play analysis, historical research, collaboration techniques, drafting, and setting up an effective workspace. The book addresses the practicalities of the industry, including job market navigation, freelancing, contracts, and taxes. With over 150 illustrations, an 8-page color insert, and a comprehensive reference section for resources, this handbook encapsulates the essence of costume design, making it an indispensable resource for professionals in the field.

The Costume Designer’s Handbook: A Complete Guide for Amateur and Professional Costume Designers, Second Edition

Waveland Press. Inc.

The Costume Technician’s Handbook, Third Edition

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