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These books cover the basics of what you'll need to know to get started.
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STAGE
MAKEUP
Richard Corson This is the book to start with. Well known as the “stage makeup bible". This book covers all aspects of makeup, prosthetics, and application. Basic techniques as well as new methods and materials are covered. Hairpeice making. Many drawings of historic hair styles for use in ordering or manufacturing wigs. The most recent edition (#9) is expensive, but it's worth it. |
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TECHNIQUES
OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL MAKEUP |
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Makeup Designory's Character Makeup Paul Thompson Full color, very comprehensive coverage of most prosthetic techniques and materials. Gelatin, foam, silicone, etc.
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DICK
SMITH’S DO-IT-YOURSELF MONSTER MAKE-UP HANDBOOK |
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GRANDE
ILLUSIONS & GRANDE ILLUSIONS, Book II |
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THE
PROP MAKER’S MASK MAKING HANDBOOK |
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THE
PROP BUILDERS MOLDING & CASTING HANDBOOK |
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THE
MONSTER MAKER’S MASK MAKER’S HANDBOOK |
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The
following books cover the makeup fx industry in general
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MAKING
A MONSTER
Al Taylor and Sue Roy 1980 Covers the entire history of makeup FX from the beginning of the 20th century up until the time of it’s writing. Profiles many makeup pioneers such as Jack Pierce. |
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BEHIND
THE MASK |
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MEN,
MAKEUP, AND MONSTERS |