Explore a curated selection of our latest and bestelling books, plus a fanatastic selection of free resources on topics including arts management, lighting production, costume & hair design techniques and special effects makeup.
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Featured Books
Stagecraft Fundamentals: A Guide and Reference for Theatrical Production
August 24, 2023 by Focal Press
ISBN: 9781032124506
Paperback
636 Pages
The Prop Building Guidebook: For Theatre, Film, and TV
December 22, 2023 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781032154619
Paperback
412 Pages
Dyeing for Entertainment: Dyeing, Painting, Breakdown, and Special Effects for Costumes
December 19, 2023 by Routledge
ISBN: 9780815352327
Paperback
304 Pages
Stitching La Mode: Patterns and Dressmaking from Fashion Plates of 1785-1795
December 11, 2023 by Focal Press
ISBN: 9781032080512
Paperback
270 Pages
Digital Painting and Rendering for Theatrical Design: Using Digital Tools to Create Scenic, Costume, and Media Renderings
February 19, 2024 by Routledge
ISBN: 9781032076928
Paperback
188 Pages
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Backstage Book Series
Backstage is the result of a publishing partnership between USITT and Routledge. The series consist of books that focus on the various aspects of the technical theatre industry. It celebrates the professionals that make theatre happen in the shops, backstage, and every other corner of this field.
Interested in becoming an author for the series?
Contact Stacey Walker, Publisher - [email protected]
Costume Design Techniques for the Theatre
Learn professional costume design and costume making methods including sewing techniques, men's tailoring, altering women's dresses and wig styling.
A Guide to Arts Organization and Management
This handy guide is perfect for professional arts managers looking to expand their knowledge and new starters wanting to develop a career in this field. It covers fundamental topics such as managing artists, developing a strategic plan to operate a successful arts organization, creating a career plan and gaining employment
Insights into Lighting Design
This guide is ideal for stage production professionals interested in learning more about lighting production, including information on lighting jobs and roles, the pre-production process and dance and light.
Guide to SFX Trauma Makeup for Theatre and Film
For step-by-step guidance to creating bruises, cuts, scars, burns and facial extrusions, download our free resource on special effects makeup. A must read for professional makeup artists looking to brush up their skills.
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