September 2006

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All books are paperback unless stated otherwise. 

THE A.B.C. OF STAGE TECHNOLOGY. Francis Reid
This illustrated reference work is an encyclopaedia of stage technology terms. A companion volume to the A.B.C. of Stage Lighting, it embraces all aspects of the technical operation of the stage including the use of flying and other machinery for effective scenery handling.

THE ABC OF THEATRE JARGON. Francis Reid
Theatre, like every profession, has adapted the English language to suit its own special needs. So, anyone wishing to work in theatre, do business with it or just understand its mysteries, needs some knowledge of theatre speak. This glossary explains the common words and phrases that are used in normal conversation between actors, directors, designers, technicians and managers. ISBN 1 904031 09 9

ACCOMMODATING THE LIVELY ARTS — An Architect’s View. Martin Bloom
Essential reading for anyone who might ever be involved in making decisions about the design or renovation of performance facilities, ranging from the practical aspects of location, size and shape through a consideration of the three fundamental principles of theatre design: Focus, Platform, and Frame. ISBN 1-57525-128-0

ALUMINIUM STRUCTURES IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. Peter Hind.
The use of temporary and permanent structures in the entertainment industry has mushroomed over recent years. This book is written to assist a number of different groups of people: Riggers — practical applications, positioning and support of equipment safely, design parameters of truss. Owners — thorough inspection, points to consider. Users — basic inspection techniques, choosing correct truss, load capacity, response to load. Engineers — those interested in the technical aspects. Those considering purchasing or hiring structures for use in the entertainment industry — insight into complexities. ISBN 1 904031 06 4

AMERICAN SET DESIGN 2. Ron Smith. Theatre Communications Group
Twelve of today’s most exciting and influential scenic designers discuss their early influences and experiences in theatre, the practicalities of working as a designer today, how they collaborate with directors and other designers, and what they believe distinguishes their work.

ARCHITECTURE, ACTOR AND AUDIENCE — Theatre Concept. Iain Mackintosh
"Iain Mackintosh knows things about the mystery of theatre that nobody else does. And because he writes with such charm and passion we can know them too. This is the best book on how architectural design affects our work since Peter Brook’s The Empty Space." Gregory Mosher, Director

THE ART OF DARKNESS — Staging the Philip Pullman Trilogy. Robert Butler
Philip Pullman’s award-winning trilogy His Dark Materials had everything the new Director of the National Theatre could want for a modern audience, but for one thing. It was almost impossible to stage. This intimate backstage account takes us into the meetings, workshops and rehearsals, where over six months, Pullman’s 1330-page novel — was transformed into six hours of drama. It follows the ups and downs of the actors in rehearsal as they bring the characters to life. ISBN 1 84002 414 3

AUTOCAD — A HANDBOOK FOR THEATRE USERS. David Ripley. ISBN 1 904031 31 5

AUTOMATED LIGHTING: The Art and Science of Moving Light in the Theatre, Live Performance, Broadcast, and Entertainment. Richard Cadena
Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving Light in Theatre, Live Performance, Broadcast, and Entertainment is a comprehensive book covering everything you will need to know as a working or aspiring lighting professional automated lighting fixtures and systems, how they are used, and design issues you will face. It is written in clear, easy-to-understand language, but includes enough detailed information that the most experienced technician and engineer will appreciate and benefit from its information. ISBN 0 240 80703 0.

BASICS — A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO STAGE LIGHTING. Peter Coleman
Taking advantage of the latest printing technology, Entertainment Technology Press is in the process of establishing a wide range of highly specific technical and reference books for the industry that will be kept up-to-date by virtue of a continuing collaboration between author and publisher. ISBN 1 904031 20 X

BASICS. A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO STAGE SOUND. Peter Coleman. Entertainment Technology Press.
With years of experience as a professional theatre technician behind him, Peter Coleman has provided a basic guide to the complex art of stage sound. He attempts to provide some simple explanations to some of the mysteries surrounding stage sound and to some of the pitfalls. ISBN 1 904031 27 7

THE BUSINESS OF THEATRICAL DESIGN — James L. Moody ASLD
For theatrical design students and working professionals, this is the essential guide to earning a living, marketing skills, furthering a design career, and operating a business. With more than thirty years of backstage and behind-the-scenes experience in theatre, film, television, concert, and special events, design consultant James Moody shares his success secrets with costume, scenic, and lighting designers, as well as production managers. ISBN 1 58115 248 5

COPENHAGEN OPERA HOUSE. Entertainment Technology Press. Buildings and Projects Series. Richard Brett John Offord. ISBN 1 904031 42 0

CREATE YOUR OWN STAGE EFFECTS. Gill Davies
What is the most exciting way to make someone appear magically on the stage-or disappear? How do you organise sound effects smoothly? This book unravels all the mysteries to give you in simple terms all the answers you need. Easy to understand: highly illustrated: clear step-by-step instructions: lots of useful lists: tips and guidelines: inspirational ideas.

CREATE YOUR OWN STAGE SETS. Terry Thomas
A practical guide to making scenery for the stage, from basic design and construction through to effective control of scenery in performance.

COMPUTER VISUALIZATION FOR THEATRE — 3D Modelling for designers. Gavin Carver and Christine White.
Theatre designers using 3D software for computer visualization can use this book both as a guide to the creative process and an introduction to the use of computers in live performance. Covering the main aspects of computer visualization and set design, the authors provide techniques for 3D modelling alongside creative ideas and concepts for working in 3D space. Practical projects are provided to sharpen your awareness and digital skills, as well as a glossary of terms and suggested further reading to broaden the scope of your theatrical and design knowledge. ISBN 0 240 51617 6

CONCERT SOUND AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS — Third Edition. John Vasey
This book offers both seasoned and inexperienced readers practical guidance on the setup, maintenance, and operation of sound and lighting equipment for rock concerts and other musical performances. Extensively revised and updated to include new developments in sound and lighting systems, this edition covers such topics as radio microphones, in-ear monitoring, digital audio products, and digital lighting products. Includes 100 photographs and drawings illustrating the equipment and its proper use. ISBN 0 240 80364 7

DESIGN FOR PERFORMANCE — From Diaghilev to the Pet Shop Boys. Edited by Docherty and White
A centenary publication by Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. This book examines the history of performance design through the work of Peter William (1914-1995) one of the most influential people involved in the field of dance in Britain this century.

DESIGNING AND DRAWING FOR THE THEATRE. Lynn Pecktal. HB
A comprehensive guide to designing and drawing for the theatre, accompanied by a large range of drawings and photographs in both black and white and colour.

DESIGNING FOR THE THEATRE — Costumes, Props, Settings, Lighting. Francis Reid
An authoritative, helpful introduction to the possibilities and processes of theatre design. Contents include the design role, the theatre building, visual style, the design process from inspiration to the practicalities of fire regulations and touring, new technologies, types of design courses. Fully illustrated together with a bibliography and glossary.

DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING A DESIGN-TECH PORTFOLIO. A Guide for Theatre, Film and TV. Rafael Jaen. Introduction by Kitty Leech, chair of the Costume Design Exam Committee for the United Scenic Artists Local 829.
If you are in theatre, film, or TV and entering the fields of scenery, costume, lighting or sound, this book will arm you with the tools needed to apply to graduate school or get your dream job! ISBN 0 240 80712 6

ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOR LIVE EVENTS. Marco van Beek. ISBN 1 904031 28 5

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF STAGE LIGHTING — Jody Briggs. Foreword by Scott Nolte
Some of the numerous topics covered are equipment, methods, concepts, design process, electricity, characteristics of light, and light-board operations. Where applicable, entries present both historical and current significance of an apparatus or concept. The many areas of stage lighting that elicit debate are viewed from all angles and the various options are presented, allowing the reader to make a personal evaluation. Entries are extensively cross-referenced. Illustrations and samples of lighting paperwork are included. ISBN 0 7864 15126 0

ERICH WONDER: STAGE DESIGN
Inspired by the great painters of light like Vermeer and Rothko and especially by cinema, Erich Wonder revolutionized stage design and stage lighting in the 1970’s. Detailed descriptions of the development of theatre productions give an insight into the creative process of this consummate artist. Lavishly illustrated. HB

FOCUS ON LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY — Richard Cadena. Entertainment Technology Press
Taking advantage of the latest printing technology, Entertainment Technology Press is in the process of establishing a wide range of highly specific technical and reference books for the industry that will be kept up-to-date by virtue of a continuing collaboration between author and publisher. ISBN 1 904031 14 5

FROM PAGE TO STAGE -— How Theatre Designers Make Connections Between Scripts and Images. Rosemary Ingham
The author offers practical advice for reading and understanding playscripts, and a clear, detailed method for identifying, collecting, and organizing script facts. Highly illustrated.

THE HANDBOOK OF SET DESIGN. Colin Winslow
The Handbook of Set Design is a comprehensive guide to designing scenery of all kinds for a wide variety of stages, large and small. From concept to final dress rehearsal and performance, it takes you through the practical process of turning initial ideas and sketches into final sets that enhance the audience’s understanding of the play as well as providing a memorable experience in their own right. ISBN 1 86126 813 0

HEARING THE LIGHT — 50 Years Backstage. Entertainment Technology Press.
Francis Reid.
Francis Reid is a veteran freelance lighting designer and lecturer, writer and advisor on theatre design and technology. He was lighting director of Glyndebourne Festival Opera throughout the sixties. From 1979 to 1981 he was the director of the Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmonds and from 1982 to 1987 head of theatre design at London’s Central School of Art and Design. He is currently a director of Festival City Theatre Trust in Edinburgh and was formerly on the boards of Norwich Puppet Theatre, Norwich Playhouse and Extemporary Dance Theatre. ISBN 1 904031 18 8

HERE’S HOW — A Basic Stagecraft Book. Herbert V. Hake
This practical book covers all aspects of stagecraft, from curtains and windows, to lighting and actual stage construction.

AN INTRODUCTION TO RIGGING IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY — Chris Higgs. ISBN 1 904031 12 9

INTRODUCTION TO STAGE LIGHTING — The Fundamentals of Theatre Lighting Designs. Charles I. Swift
The total process of stage lighting design — an indispensable reference for drama teachers, directors, architects and design professionals. Twelve chapters in three sections: Part I — Tools and Terminology. All of the basics — the evolution of sources and controls. Part II — Manipulating the Light. Developing the lighting Key — source levels and controls. Part III — The Collaborative Process — an anecdotal approach to communicating intent using modern technology. Forty illustrations and photos. ISBN 1 56608 098 3

ILLUSTRATED THEATRE PRODUCTION GUIDE — John Holloway
This invaluable guide takes a step-by-step approach to many common theatre production practices and covers important issues related to the construction of wooden, fabric, plastic, and metal scenery used in stage plays. ISBN 0 240 80493 7

LEON BASKT — The Art of Theatre and Dance. Elizabeth Ingles HB
Together with Diaghilev, Léon Baskt showes himself to be the most talented of the theatre group designers of his time. The costumes he devised with exclusive art seemed to shimmer with a thousand colours. Today his designs remain very popular and may still be seen on stage scenes all over the world, admired by the public that remains as enthusiastic as ever. ISBN 1 85995 499 5

LIGHTING AND SOUND. Neil Fraser
A practical guide which shows how to create special effects and sound effects, how to enhance set design using lighting and how to work safely and efficiently as part of a team. Comprehensive illustrations include invaluable schedules, charts and checklists.

LIGHT FANTASTIC -—The Art and Design of Stage Lighting. Max Keller HB
A must for all involved in theatre, opera, film and concert production, this book focuses on all aspects of stage lighting, supported by stunning illustrations and diagrams. The vast technological knowledge and extraordinary sensibility demonstrated by the lighting designer, Max Keller, are the subject of this unique handbook.

LIGHTING FOR VIDEO. Gerald Millerson. (Third Edition)
Persuasive lighting is a subtle blend of practical know-how and artistic anticipation, but many programme makers do not have the time or opportunity to study the craft in depth. That is where Lighting for Video can help. It does not assume technical knowledge or previous experience. After covering basics it guides you towards the most effective ways of tackling your particular project and shows typical professional solutions to everyday situations.

LIGHT ON THE SUBJECT — Stage Lighting for Directors and Actors and the Rest of Us. David Hays
This is the book for everyone who needs to ‘make peace’ with stage lighting. In other words, it’s for actors, directors, playwrights, designers, technicians, producers, critics, and audiences. Written with charm and simplicity, its aim is to demystify the technology of stage lighting, and it does so by uniting its text with quotations drawn from literature, thus setting a common ground for the perception and understanding of light, in our daily lives as well as on the stage.

LIGHTING TECHNIQUES FOR THEATRE-IN-THE-ROUND. Jackie Staines. ISBN 1 904031 01 3

LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY — A Guide for Television, Film and Theatre. Second Edition. Brian Fitt and Joe Thornley.
The authors, themselves experienced lighting practitioners, have collected a wealth of essential lighting technology and data into one comprehensive reference volume in an accessible, jargon-free style. The new edition of this popular text covers the very latest technology, including advances in lamps, motorised lights, dimmers and control systems, and current safety regulations. ISBN 0 240 51651 6

LIGHTING THE STAGE. Francis Reid
"Most books about stage lighting tend to concentrate on the factual aspects of equipment and the design process. But the rather clinical facts of technology and methodology need some fleshing out. Theatre is essentially a people industry ... This book is an attempt to discuss the human relationships involved in lighting design — both between people, and between these people and technology." Francis Reid ISBN 1 904031 08 0

LOOKING INTO THE ABYSS. Essays on Scenography. Arnold Aronson
These essays serve to open a dialogue that will bring the physical aspect of theater back into its proper place: an element as integral to the performance as the spoken word, and they will inspire theatergoers to become more aware of their role as seers of the theater. ISBN 0-472-06888-1

MAKING STAGE PROPS — A Practical Guide. Andy Wilson
Props makers everywhere, whether amateur, students or professional, now have available to them a broader range of products and processes than ever before. Age-old traditional techniques are still used alongside the revolutionary materials of the last half-century, and now increased awareness of safety issues has led to another generation of products. Making Stage Props is a book for anyone involved in prop making who wishes to explore the wealth of materials and techniques open to them. Supported by over 200 photos and drawings, the book covers … ISBN 1 86126 450 X

MODEL MAKING FOR THE STAGE — A Practical Guide. Keith Orton
Model Making for the Stage explains the practical techniques that will promote accurate scale model making for the theatre. It is primarily designed to meet the needs of the student or practising stage designer, but the skills and techniques are transferable to such hobbies as dolls’ house making and model railways. The book focuses on the scenographic model railways. The book focuses on the scenographic model and its crucial creative role in the theatre-making process. ISBN 1 86126 690 1

NICHOLAS GEORGIADIS — Evgenia Georgiadis.
Paintings, Stage Designs (1955-2001.) Edited by Robert Oresko. ISBN 960 8154 33 2 (HB)

THE PERFORMING SET. The Broadway Designs of William and Jean Eckart. Andrew B. Harris. Foreword by Carol Burnett. Preface by Sheldon Harnick.
Andrew B. Harris uses production stills and the Eckarts’ sketches from every show they worked on to illustrate the magic behind an Eckart design. This lavishly illustrated book, with more than 500 full-colour illustrations, is a fitting tribute to both the great American theatre and the couple who helped to make it great .HB ISBN 1 57441 212 4

PRACTICAL DIMMING. Nick Mobsby. Entertainment Technology Press. Systems Series. ISBN1 904031 44 7

PRACTICAL DMX. Nick Mobsby. Entertainment Technology Press Systems Series.
ISBN 1 904031 36 6

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. Marco Van Beek
ISBN 1 904031 04 8

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO STAGE LIGHTING. Steven Louis Shelly
This book is a nuts-and-bolts look at the construction and implementation of theatrical design. Combining theory and application, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of lighting system along with step-by-step examples and illustrations of the technical tools and methods used for lighting design. Readers will benefit from experience - based tips, techniques, and traps to avoid in the preparation and execution of a lighting design.

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT — Making Shows Happen. A Practical Guide. Peter Dean
Production Management takes you through the process of making shows happen from the point of view of the production manager — the person responsible there

PRACTICAL STAGE LIGHTING. Rex Bunn

PROP BUILDER’S MOULDING AND CASTING HANDBOOK. T. James

RALPH KOLTAI — Designer for the Stage.
Ralph Koltai’s distinguished career covers half a century and continues to astonish and to inspire new ways of looking at well known classic works, as a result of his strong personal aesthetic. From the first collaboration with the Ballet Rambert, through the huge variety of drama work with national companies, operas, dance and musicals, Koltai is renowned as a designer internationally. He has created over 200 productions. ISBN 1 85459784 1

RIGGING FOR ENTERTAINMENT: REGULATIONS AND PRACTICE. Chris Higgs
Taking advantage of the latest printing technology, Entertainment Technology Press is in the process of establishing a wide range of highly specific technical and reference books for the industry that will be kept up-to-date by virtue of a continuing collaboration between author and publisher. ISBN 1 904031 21 8

ROBERT WILSON. Franco Quadri, Franco Bertoni and Robert Stearns. HB
The first English-language monograph on Wilson’s theatre work documents twenty-four projects. Each production is illustrated with brilliant colour photographs, and each is accompanied by vital information on the dates and locations of productions, the collaborators and members of the company, and awards won by each piece.

ROCK SOLID ETHERNET — Wayne Howell. ISBN 1 904031 29 3

SCENE DESIGN AND STAGE LIGHTING. W. Oren Parker and Harvey K. Smith
A well-illustrated book on every aspect of stage construction from setting to props and noises off with extensive chapters on stage lighting.

SCENE/UNSEEN: London’s West End Theatres. Susie Barson, Derek Kendall, Peter Longman and Joanna Smith. Preface by Fiona Shaw
This book celebrates the working building at the heart of the British theatrical industry. It explores what constitutes a West End theatre, both culturally and physically, and outlines a brief history of the architecture, while also touching on the role of English Heritage and The Theatres Trust in theatre conservation. The striking photographs lead the reader on a wide-ranging tour starting at the entrance and exiting by the stage door, and taking in the front-of-house areas, the auditoria and the backstage spaces of some of London’s most famous theatre. ISBN 1 873592 74 4

SCENERY: DRAUGHTING AND CONSTRUCTION — For Theatres, Museums, Exhibitions and Trade shows. John Blurton
Part One describes and illustrates the drawing process involved in successful show production. Part Two details the various types and methods of modern set constructions. It has been written to be both a practical reference book for draughtsmen, designers and workshop staff and a valuable guide for production managers, contract managers, stage managers and technical backstage staff. ISBN 0 7136 5684 0

SCENIC ART AND CONSTRUCTION. A Practical Guide. Emma Troubridge and Tim Blaikie. Foreword by Maria Björnson
This book describes the construction, painting and finishing of most of the scenic elements used in professional theatre today. Written in a practical style, it meets the needs of the carpenter and artist, whether student, amateur or practitioner, and draws on the considerable experience of its two authors. ISBN 1 86126 499 2

SCENIC ART FOR THE THEATRE — History, Tools and Techniques. Susan Crabtree and Peter Beudert.
This is a visual and written guide to the tools and techniques used in modern scene painting. The authors guide us through the complex role of the scenic artist, discussing his or her relationship with the scenic designer and production staff. The book presents the variety of tools, paints, materials, and surfaces used in traditional and nontraditional scenic painting techniques. It includes a history of scenic artistry covering the innovations of the Renaissance and Baroque theatres, through the Romantic theatre, to the Modern theatre of the present day. ISBN 0 240 80187 3

SET LIGHTING TECHNICIAN’S HANDBOOK — Film Lighting Equipment, Practice,
and Electrical Distribution. Harry C. Box
This is a friendly, hands-on manual covering the day-to-day practices, equipment, and tricks of the trade essential to anyone doing motion picture lighting, be they a lamp operator, best boy, rigging crew, gaffer, or director of photography. This handbook offers a wealth of practical technical information, useful techniques, as well as aesthetic discussions. ISBN 0 240 80495 3

SIXTY YEARS OF LIGHTWORK — An Autobiography. Fred Bentham
Fred Bentham was a rare combination of artist and engineer whose life’s work had been devoted to the theatre, cinema and TV. During his 42 years with the same company, Strand Electric, he not only invented and initiated equipment, but pioneered ways of using it. The artist in him developed the use of coloured light as an art form — colour music — which was recognised by the Art Workers’ Guild who elected him as "Decorative Colour Worker" in 1936. His energies were directed towards the design of theatres and scenery, writing, lecturing and demonstrating lighting. ISBN 1 904031 07 2

THE SPEED OF LIGHT — Dialogues on Lighting Design and Technological Change. Linda Essig
Linda Essig has interviewed twenty luminaries of lighting design and engineering about the radical changes brought to their profession by computerization, automation and standard control protocol. An excellent resource for teachers, students and professionals.
ISBN 0 325 00508 7

STAGECRAFT— A Complete Guide to Theatrical Practice. Trevor R. Griffiths
The complete practical manual of modern theatrical practice with coverage of every aspect of the subject, from choosing a play, to backstage and front of house management.

STAGE CRAFTS. Chris Hoggett
This classic handbook is based on twenty years’ experience of stage crafts and is packed with practical information and suggestions. Hundreds of drawings explain aspects of staging, from building the stage to fantasy make-up, and photographs show productions in which his ideas have been put to work effectively. ISBN 0 7136 5477 5

STAGECRAFT FOR CHRISTMAS AND EASTER PLAYS — A Method of Simplifying Staging for the Church. James Hull Miller
Everything the author has learned in over forty years of staging plays in churches of all types is contained here, with examples of typical biblical scenes, ideas on how to build your own set, how to make or find effective props and advice on special lighting techniques for churches.

STAGE DESIGN — Tony Davis
Through their own words and images, 12 world-class, international scenographers share the inspirational art and craft of some of their best theatre, dance, ballet, musical and opera designs. Contributors: Gunther Schneider-Seimssen, Ralph Kotai, Ming Cho Lee, Guy-Claude Francoise, Jaroslav Malina, William Dudley, Maria Bjornson, JC Serroni, Yukio Horio, Richard Hudson, Adrianne Lobel, George Tsypin. ISBN 2 88046 506 0

STAGE DESIGN — A Practical Guide — Gary Thorne
This book is written with an emphasis on designing scenery for the stage. It is designed to meet the needs of the students, the practitioner and the amateur. Written in a practical manner which provides a guide to the artistic and technical side of the subject, the text is augmented by exercises which aim to inform, stimulate and encourage an attitude of enquiry. A wide range of photographs support the text, leading the reader through the process of design.

STAGE DESIGN AND STAGE PROPERTIES. Michael Holt
A practical, illustrated guide which shows how to design creatively in a budget, how to analyse a production’s design potential, design for conventional or unconventional settings, and how to use time efficiently and work as part of a team.

STAGE DIRECTING — A Practical Guide. Chris Baldwin
This guide demystifies the art of directing for the stage. Offering detailed advice on every aspect of the process, it explores the ways in which a carefully orchestrated performance can be made to appear fresh and spontaneous. It shows how the ties between play, performers and audience can be strengthened, and how the strategic intervention of the director can help to produce the most polished and elegant performance. Written for all those involved in the direction of stage plays, it is both a practical guide and an inspirational companion along the path that leads from page to stage. ISBN 1 86126 603 0

THE STAGE LIFE OF PROPS — Andrew Sofer
Using case studies that explore the Eucharisitc wafer on the medieval stage, the bloody handkerchief on the Elizabethan stage, the skull on the Jacobean stage, the fan on the Restoration and early eighteenth-century stage, and the gun on the modern stage, Andrew Sofer reveals how stage props repeatedly thwart dramatic convention and reinvigorate theatrical practice. ISBN 0 472 06839 3

STAGE LIGHTING DESIGN — A Practical Guide. Neil Fraser. With a Foreword by Richard Attenborough
The author leads the reader through experience to knowledge, inviting them to investigate every aspect of the stage electrician’s and lighting designer’s roles. From the simple nuts and bolts of equipment, through to the complexity of a full lighting rig, this book takes the reader through every aspect of the work, to completion of a creative lighting design.

STAGE LIGHTING DESIGN IN BRITAIN — The Emergence of the Lighting Designer 1881 — 1950. Nigel Morgan

STAGE LIGHTING FOR THEATRE DESIGNERS — Nigel Morgan
Taking advantage of the latest printing technology, Entertainment Technology Press is in the process of establishing a wide range of highly specific technical and reference books for the industry that will be kept up-to-date by virtue of a continuing collaboration between author and publisher. ISBN 1 904031 19 6

STAGE RIGGING HANDBOOK. Jay O. Glerum
A much-needed reference work providing safe and sound techniques for doing stage rigging. It thoroughly covers hemp, counterweight, and motorized systems, giving component descriptions, maintenance instructions, operation instructions, and safety inspection procedures. More than a hundred excellent drawings and photographs supplement the text.

STAGECRAFTS. Chris Hoggett. HB
A comprehensive volume covering every aspect of stagecrafts including acting areas, arms and armour, costume accessories, design, flats, lighting, make-up and masks, painting and printing, properties etc.

STAGE LIGHTING DESIGN — The Art, The Craft, The Life. Richard Pilbrow with Foreword by Harold Prince. HB
Pilbrow approaches the subject of lighting design with both artistry and experience, making his text unique among lighting design books. Always brilliant, ever charming, he brings the fresh perspective of a working professional to the art, the craft and the life of the lighting designer.

STAGE LIGHTING EXPLAINED — Neil Fraser.
This book delves deep into the mysteries of theatre illumination. Not just what works and how to achieve success in this complex area, but why it works. With refreshing clarity and attention to detail, the reader is introduced to the theory behind the practice. From the most basic of ideas and lighting tools to the most sophisticated artistic and creative lighting endeavours, this book tells you all you need to know. ISBN 1 86126 490 9

THE STAGE LIGHTING HANDBOOK. Francis Reid
After establishing the aims of stage lighting the author describes the most popular types of lighting equipment available and explains the techniques of rigging and wiring. Lighting design follows, with chapters on design, focus and the use of colour. Many other items are included to make this a very comprehensive book.

STAGE LIGHTING — STEP-BY-STEP. Graham Walters. HB
How to create professional lighting effects for all types of theatre productions, information for the beginner and the aspiring professional from basic electrical theory and rigging lights to special effects on a budget, job description, creating atmosphere and much more.

STAGE SOURCE BOOK: SETS. Gill Davies
This richly illustrated book simplifies the process of researching historical pictures for use designing stage sets. From Ancient Rome to the twentieth century, buildings, interiors and details such as doors, windows and fireplaces are shown in clear simple drawings and photographs. Also included are natural settings, international scenes and special settings such as shops, fairgrounds and fairy tales.
ISBN 0 7136 6586 6

STAGE SOURCE BOOK: PROPS. Gill Davies
This richly illustrated book simplifies the process of researching historical pictures for sourcing props. Clear simple drawings capture the essence of objects from many historical periods, and include furniture, tableware, kitchenware, weapons and implements; there is also a very useful Miscellaneous section with objects ranging from chamber pots to beehives. ISBN 0 7136 6584 X

STRUCTURAL DESIGN FOR THE STAGE -— Alys E. Holden and Bronislaw J. Sammler
This book provides the theatre technician with a foundation in structural design allowing an intuitive understanding of "why sets stand up." It introduces the basics of statistics and the study of the strength of materials as they apply to typical scenery , with a minimum of theory and many examples. The material is presented such that only a basic knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry is required.

TECHNICAL DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR THEATRE B.J Sammler, Don Harvey
A collection of single-focus articles detailing technical production solutions that have appeared in The Technical Brief Collection. The primary objective of the publication is to share creative solutions to technical problems so that fellow theatre technicians can avoid having to reinvent the wheel with each new challenge. ISBN 0-240-80490-2

TECHNICAL DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR THEATRE. The Technical Brief Collection Volume 2. Edited by Bronislaw J Sammler and Don Harvey
A collection of single-focus articles detailing technical production solutions that have appeared in Yale School of Drama’s Technical Design and Production Department. The range of topics includes scenery, props, painting, electrics, sound and costumes.
ISBN 0 240 80 492 9

TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR PLACES OF ENTERTAINMENT. The District Surveyors Association. The Association of British Theatre Technicians.
This book offers advice on safe standards and good practice for all types of entertainment premises. The guidance incorporates functional standards, commentary and methods whereby the standards can be met. ISBN 1 904031 05 6

TECHNICAL THEATER FOR NON TECHNICAL PEOPLE. Drew Campbell
This unparalleled resource walks readers through every aspect of the backstage environment, from scenery to lighting to sound to props, as well as the often-over-looked area of stage management. The book is filled with helpful illustrations backstage survival guides, and glossary of key terms. Comprehensive and easy to understand.

THEATRE BACKSTAGE FROM A TO Z. Warren C. Lounsbury and Norman Boulanger. (Third Edition, revised and expanded.)
Arranged alphabetically with hundreds of drawings, diagrams, photographs and charts, it is a quick source of information for people concerned with construction, design, lighting, painting, and other areas of backstage work, from tying a knot to constructing a flat.

THEATRE ENGINEERING AND STAGE MACHINERY. Toshiro Ogawa

THEATRE LIGHTING FROM A TO Z. Norman C. Boulanger and Warren C. Lounsbury.
Theatre Lighting From A to Z is an encyclopaedia of essential equipment, techniques and concepts. Nearly 1,200 alphabetically arranged entries, extensive cross-referencing, and 350 drawings, diagrams and charts constitute an easy-to-use and invaluable reference tool for both the novice and the experienced theatre technician.

THEATRE LIGHTING IN THE AGE OF GAS — Terence Rees. Entertainment Technology Press
Taking advantage of the latest printing technology, Entertainment Technology Press is in the process of establishing a wide range of highly specific technical and reference books for the industry that will be kept up-to-date by virtue of a continuing collaboration between author and publisher. ISBN 1 904031 17 X

THEATRE, PERFORMANCE AND TECHNOLOGY. The Development of Scenography in the Twentieth Century. Christopher Baugh.
Throughout history, all great theatre cultures have used technology as an important part of performance: as a means to shift and change scenic appearance, and as visual rhetoric, spectacle and show. Christopher Baugh explores the ways in which development and change in technology have been reflected in scenography, and he considers how change in scenographic identity has impacted upon the place and meaning of performance. ISBN 1-4039-1697-7

THE THEATER PROPS HANDBOOK — A Comprehensive Guide to Theater Properties, Materials, and construction. Thurston James

THEATRE SOUND. John A. Leonard
In this book the author provides a thorough review of essential information — from basics to more technically advanced work. Beginning with a brief history of the use of sound in the theatre, he covers different sound systems currently in use, as well as the practical considerations arising from working in different types of theatres. ISBN 0 7136 4803 1

THEATRICAL SPACE — A Guide for Directors and Designers. William Faricy Condee
"My aim is to gather and clarify the views of distinguished, experienced theatre artists who have used theatre space creatively, in order that others may learn from, or even be inspired by, their ideas and practice." From the introduction.

THEATRE SPACE. A REDISCOVERY REPORTED. Francis Reid. ISBN 1 904031 43 9

THEATRICAL SCENE PAINTING — A Lesson Guide. William H. Pinnel
This technical handbook explains the techniques of traditional scene painting. A ‘how-to’ book for the novice, it explains the methods used in creating the illusion of three dimensions where only two exist. It provides a step-by-step explanation of each aspect of scene painting, using both colour and black-and-white photographs for illustration.

THEORY AND CRAFT OF THE SCENOGRAPHIC MODEL. Darwin Reid Payne. (Revised Edition) HB
In four parts this book examines Basic Preparation, The Craft of Scenographic Modelmaking, Experimental Techniques in Scenographic Modelmaking and Photographing Scenographic Models. Illustrated with an abundance of photographs.

TIME AND SPACE -— Design for Performance 1995-1999
This catalogue of design for performance is a companion to Time and space - an international exhibition, which opened at Royal College of Art, London, in March 1999. The Exhibition shows work executed, between 1995 and 1999, by designers born or based in the UK. The catalogue illustrates the work of these designers in opera, dance, drama, and event making. It includes designs for set, costume and lighting as well as the designs of performance spaces.

WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL. The Backstage Story. Patricia MacKay and Richard Pilbrow
This book is a must for anyone interested in theatre architecture and auditorium design. The Walt Disney Concert Hall is already a landmark building in Los Angeles, its architectural, acoustic and theatrical design focusing first on the performance of symphonic music; but, like every concert hall it has to be able to house a wide variety of musical repertoire and non-musical events. Richard Pilbrow, theatre design consultant for the project, is one of the authors of this fascinating and highly informative volume. ISBN 1 904031 23 4

WHAT IS SCENOGRAPHY? Pamela Howard.
This is a provocative re-evaluation of the traditional role and methods of theatre design, pointing towards a more holistic approach to making theatre. Part polemic and part critical analysis, the text is enriched with anecdotes and case studies taken from the author’s career and extensive research into the subjects. Illustrated with lively examples of Pamela Howard’s own work, this book is a must for all visual theatremakers. ISBN 0 415 10085 2

THE WHAT, WHERE, WHEN OF THEATRE PROPS — An Illustrated Chronology From Arrowheads to Video Games — Thurston James

YESTERDAY’S LIGHTS — A Revolution Reported. Francis Reid
Drawing on a life-time of experience of lighting design and articles on developments in stage lighting written for The Stage, Tabs, Cue, Lighting + Sound International on developments in stage lighting Francis Reid has compiled a comprehensive guide on lighting history. ISBN 1 904031 32 3

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