The Prop Builders Mask-Making Handbook FROM THE PUBLISHER
Since prehistoric times, man has used masks to express himself in ritual, drama, and religion. Many traditional dramatic works, especially those of Asia and Europe, rely heavily on masks to characterize and express the persona of the actor. There has been little published material available, however, to guide technicians assigned the task of creating the masks for theatrical production.
Thurston James, veteran Properties Master of the UCLA Theater Department, has written The Prop Builder's Mask-Making Handbook for prop builders, costume designers, and actors (professional and amateur) who intend to use a mask or masks to enhance a stage play or other presentation.
FROM THE CRITICS
School Library Journal
YA-- Well illustrated and clearly written, this handbook offers invaluable information for those getting started in this venerated art form. James gives a brief contextual history of masks, and then organizes the informational sections by type. The last and longest section describes masks made in the tradition of the commedia dell`arte. Ample black-and-white photographs accompany step-by-step directions, written in a nontechnical and informal style. The appendix contains a list of sources for supplies.-- Sheri Maeda, Jefferson Sci-Tech, Alexandria, VA
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