{"product_id":"costumes-for-the-stage-a-complete-handbook-for-every-kind-of-play-9781561310685","title":"Costumes for the Stage: A Complete Handbook for Every Kind of Play","description":"This updated edition of \u003ci\u003eCostumes for the Stage\u003c\/i\u003e aims at simplicity in all aspects of designing and making costumes. Starting with five pages illustrating the basic shapes of each period, Sheila Jackson provides practical advice for every kind of play, together with drawings, diagrams, and patterns from which to work. Included are sections on Greek plays, medieval miracles and mysteries, Shakespeare, seventeenth century, eighteenth century, Victorian and Edwardian costume, the twenties and thirties, and the present day. An essential book of costume design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSheila Jackson, who designed the costumes for the popular television series \u003ci\u003eUpstairs, Downstairs\u003c\/i\u003e was Head of Costume at London Weekend Television. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eMore Costumes for the Stage\u003c\/i\u003e (also published by New Amsterdam). She lives in London.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"New Amsterdam Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50855481180434,"sku":"9781561310685","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ffef28e2-98eb-4e66-b43e-d45493277df8.jpg?v=1737481729","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/costumes-for-the-stage-a-complete-handbook-for-every-kind-of-play-9781561310685","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}