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The Dramatic Imagination: Reflections and Speculations on the Art of the Theatre 4 reviews Robert Edmond Jones
Theatre Arts Book, 1987
The Dramatic Imagination; Reflections and Speculations on the Art of the Theatre
+ take it with an open mind + a wonderful book to have on the shelf
Received in record time and in great condition for a used book. In fact you couldn't tell that it was used at all.
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Lighting the Shakespearean Stage, 1567 - 1642 Robert B. Graves
Southern Illinois University Press, 1999
R. B. Graves examines the lighting of early modern English drama from both historical and aesthetic perspectives. He traces the contrasting traditions of sunlit amphitheaters and candlelit hall playhouses, describes the different lighting techniques, and estimates the effect of these techniques both indoors and outdoors. Supporting recent scholarship, Graves demonstrates that the conventions ...
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Designer Drafting for the Entertainment World 1 review Patricia Woodbridge
Focal Press, 2000
The next required theatre drafting standard text
This is the most complete and practical drafting text book that I have ever read. Not only does it illustrate excellent drafting styles and techniques, it also provides step-by-step instruction on how to create each kind of projection. I believe it raises the bar to all other books exploring this ...
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A-Z of Lighting Terms BRIAN FITT
Focal Press, 1999
This pocket-sized A-Z guide will be of use to all those in the industry, particularly students, who have heard expressions or terms and wondered what they meant. Although most technical books have glossaries, The A-Z of Lighting Terms has expanded on many of these terms using illustrations to clarify some of the more complicated principles, formulae and laws. Ideal for quick reference A ...
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Lighting and the Design Idea 4 reviews Linda Essig
Wadsworth Publishing, 1996
Considerable Updating of an Already Excellent Book.
+ Professor of Lighting Design + Must Have Lighting Textbook
Unlike the typical college textbook "new edition" that tweaks pagination and swaps a few figures, but little else, the second edition of Linda Essig's Lighting and the Design Idea, is totally revamped. This edition is a clear improvement on an already concise and comprehensive introductory ...
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Magic of Light: The Craft and Career of Jean Rosenthal, Pioneer in Lighting for the Modern Stage 3 reviews Jean Rosenthal, Lael Wertenbaker
Little Brown & Co, 1972
A Classic and still well worth reading
+ Inspirational + The only textbook I kept
While this book is not up to date with the current gadgets of the industry, moving lights, projections, lazers etc. It is still a definitive book on excellent lighting design. It is hard to find but it well worth it. The sections about lighting for dance are outstanding. The book focuses on ...
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Stage Lighting Design: The Art, the Craft, the Life 6 reviews Richard Pilbrow
Drama Pub, 1997
Information and inspiration
+ Lighting Design Top 5 + You don't need photos...it's the theory and technical info + The best book on theatre lighting anywhere
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A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting 8 reviews Steven Louis Shelley
Focal Press, 1999
The coming standard in lighting design instruction.
+ Amazing and to the Point!! + A great useful book on the PROCESS of lighting + Organised Stage Lighting + WOW
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Designing With Light: An Introduction to Stage Lighting 1 review J. Michael Gillette
McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 1997
Good text for entry level designers and professionals alike
Well worth having in your collection. A good introduction to the art of lighting theatre productions, with good explanations and examples of the design process. Simple information on control systems and basic patching processes but quite useful colour theory chapter. Also covers luminaires and ...
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Scene Design and Stage Lighting 2 reviews W. Oren Parker, R. Craig Wolf, ...
Wadsworth Pub Co, 2002
An indispensable reference book for all theatre techies !
+ Invaluable guide for novices and professionals
Working backstage? Asked by your local community theatre to pitch in doing props? Foolishly said, "Of course I can build a tree(Silly fool only God can)! Here are the helpful hints and clues that will point you in the right direction without looking like a total fool. Design, construction, lights ...
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Set Lighting Technician's Handbook: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution 16 reviews Harry C. Box
Focal Press, 1997
Exactly what it says, very in depth
+ Highly Technical. + Must have + A lot of Really Good Info. + Great for beginners or review for experts
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Painting With Light 17 reviews John Alton
University of California Press, 1995
While I don't agree with every view in this book, I find this book superior to many on aspects of photography and film
+ Classic historical instruction, a must for cinephiles + Learn To Walk + The Best Basics about lighting effects + Very good
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From Page to Stage: How Theatre Designers Make Connections Between Scripts and Images 3 reviews Rosemary Ingham
Heinemann Drama, 1998
An excellent book for all designers
+ The Best (and only) Book of its Kind-So Far. + great for beginners
Rosemary Ingham really captured the fundamentals of what it takes in creating and collaberating a design. Her book is full of examples of sources of inspiration, forms of play analysis, commentary on the NEA, and transcripts of directors and designers communicating ideals. This is a wonderful book ...
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Magic of Light: The Craft and Career of Jean Rosenthal, Pioneer in Lighting for the Modern Stage 3 reviews Jean Rosenthal, Lael Wertenbaker
Little Brown & Co, 1972
A Classic and still well worth reading
+ Inspirational + The only textbook I kept
While this book is not up to date with the current gadgets of the industry, moving lights, projections, lazers etc. It is still a definitive book on excellent lighting design. It is hard to find but it well worth it. The sections about lighting for dance are outstanding. The book focuses on ...
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Designing With Light: An Introduction to Stage Lighting 1 review J. Michael Gillette
McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 1997
Good text for entry level designers and professionals alike
Well worth having in your collection. A good introduction to the art of lighting theatre productions, with good explanations and examples of the design process. Simple information on control systems and basic patching processes but quite useful colour theory chapter. Also covers luminaires and ...
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Stage Lighting Design: The Art, the Craft, the Life 6 reviews Richard Pilbrow
Drama Pub, 1997
Information and inspiration
+ Lighting Design Top 5 + You don't need photos...it's the theory and technical info + The best book on theatre lighting anywhere
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The Dramatic Imagination: Reflections and Speculations on the Art of the Theatre 4 reviews Robert Edmond Jones
Theatre Arts Book, 1987
The Dramatic Imagination; Reflections and Speculations on the Art of the Theatre
+ take it with an open mind + a wonderful book to have on the shelf
Received in record time and in great condition for a used book. In fact you couldn't tell that it was used at all.
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Lighting the Shakespearean Stage, 1567 - 1642 Robert B. Graves
Southern Illinois University Press, 1999
R. B. Graves examines the lighting of early modern English drama from both historical and aesthetic perspectives. He traces the contrasting traditions of sunlit amphitheaters and candlelit hall playhouses, describes the different lighting techniques, and estimates the effect of these techniques both indoors and outdoors. Supporting recent scholarship, Graves demonstrates that the conventions ...
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From Page to Stage: How Theatre Designers Make Connections Between Scripts and Images 3 reviews Rosemary Ingham
Heinemann Drama, 1998
An excellent book for all designers
+ The Best (and only) Book of its Kind-So Far. + great for beginners
Rosemary Ingham really captured the fundamentals of what it takes in creating and collaberating a design. Her book is full of examples of sources of inspiration, forms of play analysis, commentary on the NEA, and transcripts of directors and designers communicating ideals. This is a wonderful book ...
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Painting With Light 17 reviews John Alton
University of California Press, 1995
While I don't agree with every view in this book, I find this book superior to many on aspects of photography and film
+ Classic historical instruction, a must for cinephiles + Learn To Walk + The Best Basics about lighting effects + Very good
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