Strutter's Complete Guide to Clown Makeup [Paperback]

Jim Roberts (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0941599108 | ISBN-13: 978-0941599108 | Publication Date: March 1991

It takes know-how to create a professional looking clown face. Contrary to popular belief a proper clown face is not worn as a mask. It should be designed to compliment the natural features in the face in order to enhance the clown's expressions. In this book, Jim Roberts, a.k.a. "Strutter the Clown", describes the different types of clown faces and how you can design a unique face of your own. He provides detailed step-by-step directions for applying makeup to create the three basic clown face types: Whiteface, Auguste, and Tramp. Included are tips on powdering, applying rubber and putty noses, how to handle eyeglasses, handling common makeup problems, and proper makeup selection and removal. It includes full-colour, close-up photos which offer step-by-step directions for applying makeup.

Editorial Reviews

Review

FANTASTIC!...has the best-looking clowns in the world in it. -- World Clown Association

About the Author

Jim Roberts is a former president of the World Clown Association. He has won makeup and skit competitions at national and regional clown conventions and teaches the art of clowning for the Continuing Education Department at the University of Kentucky.

Product Details

• Paperback: 95 pages
• Publisher: Java Pub Co (March 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0941599108
• ISBN-13: 978-0941599108
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #168,682 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strutter's Complete Guide to Clown Makeup, April 14, 2000

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Geoff Turner (Albany, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strutter's Complete Guide to Clown Makeup (Hardcover)

This is the best book on makeup available. In full color photos, you are taught - step by step - how to apply Whiteface, Auguste and Hobo makeup. Dozens of color photos at the back of the book, provide a photo gallery of styles and designs to choose from. I HIGHLY recommend this book to any clown who is looking for pointers on their makeup technique!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you are a serious clown....er...that doesn't sound right, November 3, 2002

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Curt Gunz "ChurchFun.com" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strutter's Complete Guide to Clown Makeup (Hardcover)

This is the best book on clowning. My copy is covered with Mehron smudges and baby powder because I still open it up as I am getting ready to get into character.

Very practilcal. Good job of addressing the needs of the beginner AND helping the veteran.

If you are going to apply clown make-up and don't want to look like a lipstick clown in a rainbow afro wig you need to get this book.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "THE" Clown Make up Text Book!!!, January 3, 2007

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charlie schenck (pilot point, tx USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strutter's Complete Guide to Clown Makeup (Paperback)

Best book on Clown make up out there. This is the one that is used for reference at the clown conferences and class I have gone too, NO OTHER! If you are a clown you need this book, review the steps on face design and application technique so you arent SCARY clown. Covers application and design of white face, auguste and hobo clowns. Has many pictures in the back of clown faces to search through. Also has many different examples of mouths, eyes and eyebrows.