More Costumes for the Stage (Stage & Costume)

By Sheila Jackson

Book Overview

Here is another feast of ideas and practical information from the author of Costumes for the Stage for anyone who needs to dress a drama production on a tight budget or by the simplest means. Sheila Jackson's first book has been in constant demand for over a decade. Now, in addition to developing some of her earlier ideas in areas such as historical cosutme and fabrics, she covers exciting new ground with sections on animal and bird costumes, musical and dance, ethnic costume, headdresses and accessories, plus advice on design and how to manage a costume plan, a section especially for schools, and another dealing with costume for video. Over seventy-five pages of her own lively line drawings, diagrams and patterns illustrate the text throughout.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561310662
• ISBN13: 9781561310661
• Release Date: May 1998
• Publisher: New Amsterdam Books
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.0" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Basic Costume Book for School Plays

I have part one of this book and have used it often. This second volume is also useful for created simple, period costumes, especially for school plays.

Great costume resource

"More costumes for the stage" is an excellent resource for anyone interested in historical costumes - especially if information is needed about garments from a wide range of cultures. Diagrams, drawings and patterns are included on almost every page with chapters about fabrics, masks, costume building, accessories and the workplace. Costume information ranges from ancient Egyptian, Ancient Greek, Roman, Medieval, The renaissance, 17th century, 18th century, The Regency, the 19th century, 1895-1939 and WW2. Ethnic, carnival and animal costumes also make an appearance. For anyone interested in learning more about costume, historical dress or about to help out in a local performance, this guide is invaluable. The only fault I could find is that perhaps the pictures on some pages are too clutered, but this is made up for by the easy to use layout of the book. Well worth the money.