September 2006

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All books are paperback unless stated otherwise.

THE ABC OF STAGE MAKE-UP FOR WOMEN. Douglas Young
The most recent and up-to-date guide to the practical application of stage make-up. It consists of a clear plastic wallet containing twenty cards illustrated in full colour showing twelve different make-ups as well as cards on hair and wigs, period hair styles and general principles of make-up. Suitable for any brand of make-up, the materials are listed in such a way that they will not go out of date.

THE ART OF MAKE-UP. Kevyn Aucoin
Celebrities featured include: Tori Amos, Naomi Campbell, Audrey Hepburn, Demi Moore, Elizabeth Taylor, Uma Thurman and many more. Step-by step application, makeovers, enhancement tips, basic colour combinations.

COMPLETE MAKE-UP ARTIST. Penny Delamar
A book for all students of media make-up.

COSTUME AND MAKE-UP. Michael Holt
A theatre manual which covers costume in the theatre, preparing costume designs, the designer’s tools, period cut and construction, costumes in performance, theatrical footwear, hairstyles, wigs, make-up and other topics.

CREATE YOUR OWN STAGE MAKE-UP — Gill Davies.
A new look at make-up for stage, this book will help individual make-up artists and performers, groups and schools to explore the exciting world of creating new faces for stage. Highly illustrated and informative, with step-by-step guidelines, photographs and lots of useful lists, hints and tips, this book makes the art of make-up accessible to all, whether novice or expert. ISBN 0 7136 5680 8

THE FACE IS A CANVAS — The Design and Technique of Theatrical Make-up. Irene Corey
A practical workbook from the American designer for the advanced designer and the beginner. Students work from individual, full-sized face charts, showing make-up designs and character photographs. Learning is also enhanced by the use of transparent overlays illustrating how the make-up is derived.

MAKE-UP, HAIR AND COSTUME FOR FILM ANDTELEVISION — Jan Musgrove
Written by an experienced professional, this manual offers a step-by-step guide approach to make-up, hair and costume for film and television suitable for complete beginners. Diagrams show procedures for a variety of make-up effects, from corrective and character make-up, to period dramas, special effects and prosthetics. It describes the skills required for the job, introduces special make-up products and how to apply them for different effects. It sets the context for the make-up artist’s role by considering technical requirements such as lighting, camerawork and chroma-key backgrounds. ISBN 0 140 51660 5

PERIOD MAKE-UP FOR THE STAGE — STEP-BY-STEP. Rosemarie Swinfield. HB
An invaluable source book for actors, designers, make-up artists, directors and students. It looks at make-up and hairstyles from the Ancient Egyptians, Elizabethans and Jacobeans to the Swinging 60s, Flower Power and Punk-Look of the 70s.

SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKE-UP — Janus Vinther
In this book, Janus Vinther provides step-by-step guidelines for achieving a wide variety of grotesque and outlandish effects, including bullet holes, body fluids and burns. In addition there is a chapter on specialised character make-up, ranging from Dracula to the Terminator. With detailed explanation of techniques and materials and illustrated throughout, this book contains everything you need to know to look your worst. ISBN 0 7136 6747 8

STAGE MAKE-UP — The Actor’s Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Today’s Techniques and Materials. Laura Thudium
Here is a superb, all-purpose resource for anyone doing theatre, on any level. Filled with large colour photographs and actors’ design sketches, Stage Makeup will help you acquire the essential skills in doing * Period makeup * Age makeup * Special-effects applications

STAGE MAKE-UP — The Eighth Edition. Richard Corson. HB
A unique feature of Stage Make-up — The Eighth Edition is the make-up numbering system and the listing of make-up colours from manufacturers. Revered as the ‘stage make-up bible,’ most of the make-up companies listings now include Corson’s numbers in conjunction with their own. Colour charts are included once again as a guide.

STAGE MAKE-UP — Step by Step — Rosemarie Swinfield. HB
Professional make-up for theatre, film and television. Practical guidance on youth and age, character studies, period fashion, fantasy and special effects. For men, women and children of different ages and ethnic groups; for intimate theatre, cabaret, opera and dance. Wigs, beards and moustaches; cuts, bruises and false features. Special photographs of professional stage make-up in long-running West End shows.

STAGE MAKE-UP TECHNIQUES. Martin Jans
Covers basic techniques such as anatomy, light and colour, shadow and highlight, and plastic techniques.

THEATRICAL FX MAKEUP — David Sartor and John Pivovarnick
Multimedia CD-Rom included
This book is written for anyone with a general interest in trying some (literally) eye-popping makeup effects on their own, especially theatre and film professionals. It features dozens of makeup effects accompanied by simple directions for creating them with both professional-quality makeup supplies and items easily found around the house or local supermarket. Unlike most makeup book, this one is play specific. In addition to the directions for each effect, you’ll discover a list of show and character-specific. In addition to the directions for each effect, you’ll discover a list of show and character-specific productions for which the effect is appropriate, along with variations to help you adapt each makeup to your specific needs. ISBN 0 325 00238 X

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