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Stage Makeup: The Actor's Complete Guide to Today's Techniques and Materials [Paperback]

Laura Thudium
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Book Description

April 1, 1999
This up-to-date, full-color makeup manual is designed to lie open on the makeup table right as a guide for student, amateur, or professional performers.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Back Stage Books (April 1, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0823088391
  • ISBN-13: 978-0823088393
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.6 x 11 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,255 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This book is filled with very helpful photos. C. Mavis  |  11 reviewers made a similar statement
This is a good book to introduce you in the world of Stage Makeup. Leonardo B. Braga  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
The makeup techniques shown were poorly done and looked very fake. Ruth-Decker Chaney  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Very Best Primer in the Biz March 24, 2001
Format:Paperback
At last--a makeup book that doesn't aspire to be the encyclopedic end-all; instead, it teaches techniques that all theatre students should master for the roles they play most often. The full-color photos are second to none, and Thudium's recommendations for makeup products that are kind to young actors' faces -- such as Mehron's wonderful Celebre line -- make this an ideal text for advanced high school students as well as for those attending colleges and universities. I've always been a Corson devotee, but this excellent source has convinced me that, while Corson's book should be available for reference, Thudium's book should be number one on the high school, college, or university instructor's list.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Primer Textbook September 16, 2002
Format:Paperback
I'm an absolute beginner in makeup, even though I'm in my 30's. My recent interest in Theatrical makeup led me to buy this book. I was EXTREMELY delighted to find clear pictures presented on a variety of faces and skin types. The book is layed out very like a college text with examples and exercises. I found it VERY useful in developing a solid foundation (hee hee!) in doing my own and others makeup.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent beginning makeup text October 9, 2006
By Rae
Format:Paperback
I am so happy I stumbled upon this book. I've been teaching stage makeup at various universities for over five years and using the Corson book. This book offers clear, color, step-by-step, examples of the basic makeup techniques I cover in my course. The only other book this easy to follow is Makeup for Theatre, Film, and Television by Baygen and it's out of print. This is definately my new course book.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for someone in Theater!
Great tips for stage make-up if you are in the Theatrical Arts. :) Worth buying, great pictures and gives great ideas.
Published 20 days ago by Shirl67
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!!
This is a great tutorial book. It has lots of pictures for inspiration and for showing you how to apply the makeup for the desired character.
Published 28 days ago by A.M. Barry
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Got this book for my friends daughter that is into doing stage makeup and she found it very cool and helpful. thank you!
Published 1 month ago by Sarah Loobey
2.0 out of 5 stars I didn't really like it.
I didn't really like the book I thought it would of been something totally different, That is the reason why the rating is so low and I give it 2 stars.
Published 2 months ago by Michelle Delacruz
3.0 out of 5 stars Gift for my daughter
My 14 year old daughter has just gotten into drama. She was on the costume and makeup crew for the school play. This book seemed a logical start to continue her interest.
Published 3 months ago by ED
5.0 out of 5 stars Stage Makeup: The Actor's Complete Guide to Today's Techniques and...
My granddaughter was doing a research project on make-up and looking for tips on how to use make-up. This book was very helpful.
Published 4 months ago by Linda Aaquist
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
I was doing a pack of zombies, so this book didn't really have a lot of what I needed, but I did pull some tips from it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mom of 3 boys
5.0 out of 5 stars Title says it all
This was one of serveral make up effect books recommended at a recent Worldcon by a number of professional makeup artists. It is geared towards makeup specifically for the STAGE. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Tim M (Spokane WA)
3.0 out of 5 stars Good for the price for beginners
The stuff covered in this book was covered in a beginning Theater Stage Makeup class within the first week or so, beyond that I never really touched it. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Shelby
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy and very useful
A book that every actor in theater and all makeup artist that takes its first step should have.
With simple explanations and good illustrations.
Published 24 months ago by Sandra Rodriguez
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