Period Make-Up for the Stage: Step-By-Step (Hardcover)

by Rosemarie Swinfield (Author)

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Product Description
Period productions on stage, television and film are increasingly popular. Part of the success of these productions is authentic make-up. In this text, basic stage make-up for men and women is described and illustrated clearly for white, Hispanic, Chinese, black and Asian skins. Step-by-step instructions are given on how to create each look, from Ancient Egyptian, to the Punk-look of the 1970s." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 127 pages
• Publisher: Betterway Books (October 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155870468X
• ISBN-13: 978-1558704688
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #938,583 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece of a Book!, March 27, 2000

By	Rachel (Fairmont, WV) - See all my reviews

In the field of theatrical make-up, there are many books for a beginning student to choose from, most of them priced outrageously and not all that helpful for practical use. This book is the exception! Swinfield's step-by-step guide is informative, and easy to read. Nearly 90% of this book is filled with full-color photos of well-applied practical make-ups for the stage. The Make-up section is organized in chronological order, showing full make-up, hair & costume styles for each era. These range from early Egyptian looks, to the changing styles of British Restoration and Victorian haute couture, up to the flapper-style of the 1920's and the punk-rockers of the late 70's. Each section includes make-up ideas for both male and female actors, and most of these time-categories include detailed illustrations of certain areas of the face, which makes the make-ups easier to duplicate. The opening section of the book gives a complete listing of all the supplies needed to apply these make-ups and includes pages on corrective, scar and special effects tips. A great book for any actor's shelf, this guide is like flipping through the pages of history itself.