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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Back Stage Books (March 1, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 082308812X
ISBN-13: 978-0823088126
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds

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Theoni V. Aldredge took time to chat in the design studio at Barbara Matera's, on lower Broadway. Read the first page

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costume design credits, favorite productions, designing costumes, costume designs, wardrobe people, costume sketches, dance clothes, many fittings, designed costumes, costume shop, many costumes

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New York, Bob Mackie, San Francisco, Tony Walton, Metropolitan Opera, Los Angeles, Desmond Heeley, Ann Roth, Jane Greenwood, Patricia Zipprodt, Tommy Tune, Santo Loquasto, Alvin Colt, Lincoln Center, Guthrie Theatre, Washington Opera, William Ivey Long, Buenos Aires, Willa Kim, Carrie Robbins, Jerry Zaks, Mike Nichols, Arena Stage, Barbara Matera, Grand Hotel

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4.0 out of 5 stars This is a fabulous tool for study of costume renderings!, April 27, 1999

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I have searched for this book in hardback form and I am so glad it is back as a paperback. The conversations with the designers are invigorating and enlightening for all of us in the design business. It is also a constant source for excellence in costume renderings. I find myself going back to the pages over and over again for refinement and inspiration in my own rendering techniques. A must have for every costume designer!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not what you think it is..., April 14, 2005

By	Lady Kalessia (Laura) "Historical Costumer" (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews

While this book is absolutely gorgeous, it isn't a book *about* costume rendering. It's not a how-to book, but I'll add that it's a wonderful book for inspiration. The text portion (that I find is often skipped over in favor of looking at the pretty pictures) is worth a read as well, since it goes into some detail on various costumers' processes. Good book, but not an essential read for costume students.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great for inspiration!, July 1, 2006

By	B. Dalager "avgsuperheroine" (Iowa, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great book that I bought when I was starting out in costuming. I found it to be a fun read for those who are interested in costume design. It isn't really a resourse book, but if you love costuming or design, it has wonderful interviews with famous costume designers that I found interesting and inspiring. For those times of the year that I wonder why I am still in the costume business (October) this is a great book to rekindle my love for design and theatre. The renderings are beautiful. For designers who do renderings, these would be good to refer to, to see different styles of presentation.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
A must have for anyone interested in bettering your own renderings. Well worth the price.

Published 5 months ago by Clinton L. Wells

5.0 out of 5 stars a great chance to see what happens before....
This book is filled with sketches from some of the best costume designers alive! The chance to see the different sketching styles and read their interviews is a rare opportunity... Read more

Published on March 13, 2007 by G. Climer

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