The Theater Props Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Theater Properties, Materials, and Construction [Paperback]

Thurston James (Author)

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James, UCLA's veteran properties master, has produced a valuable guide for theater craftspeople at all levels of proficiency. Although no single volume could exhaust this vast subject, James has obviously chosen his material with care. Professional tricks are offered, as well as very specific information to guide the novice. Excellent photographs and precise instructions abound, making this a marked improvement over Motley's Theater Props (1975) and Jacquie Govier's Create Your Own Stage Props (Prentice-Hall, 1984). James's style and humor enhance this extremely clear, comprehensive manual. Andi Lyons, SUNY at Albany
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Betterway Publications (December 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0932620868
• ISBN-13: 978-0932620866
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,294,533 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars useful, surprising and inspiring, May 11, 2001

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Martin H Taylor (Rewood Shores, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Theater Props Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Theater Properties, Materials, and Construction (Hardcover)

As an amateur prop and model builder I stumbled across this book after first reading Thurston James' bible on molding and casting. Although not as comprehensive as that book, and feeling a little dated, this book nonetheless is packed with useful, surprising and inspiring information. Some of the projects he describes do rely on a pretty well equipped workshop but there is still plenty here that anyone could attempt.