The Backstage Handbook: An Illustrated Almanac of Technical Information

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Summary: A Bible for "techies."
Review: Required reading for many college-level stagecraft courses, as it should be. The Handbook provides one source for the answers to almost every question a stagehand might have.

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Summary: An excellent reference for the novice or professional!
Review: The Backstage Handbook covers and illustrates much extremely useful information pertaining to the theatre and releated industry. This book should be required reading by ALL college theatre majors - both design/technical and performance. The illustrated references make for easier learning when used in conjunction with hands-on instruction. If you do not own this book and are involved in the entertainment industry, you should purchase a copy right away! -Joshua C. Allen Lighting Design, New York, NY

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Summary: An excellent reference for the novice or professional!
Review: The Backstage Handbook covers and illustrates much extremely useful information pertaining to the theatre and releated industry. This book should be required reading by ALL college theatre majors - both design/technical and performance. The illustrated references make for easier learning when used in conjunction with hands-on instruction. If you do not own this book and are involved in the entertainment industry, you should purchase a copy right away! -Joshua C. Allen Lighting Design, New York, NY

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Summary: Everything about Backstage "You Need to Know" in ONE PLACE!
Review: This book is soon to be updated for the third time, but for any student or professional in the backstage areas of the theatre this is the reference we all have needed. With humor sprinkled through-out it has all that misc info stage hands, technicians, designers, and stage managers need at their fingertips. You can keep that eclectic jumble of books and references on their shelf. ANSWER QUSTIONS LIKE:- How much does something weight?- What was that formula again? - What are those things called? You know!- You said reduce it how many times?- What does that joint look like?- What is the ground on this?- Isn't that too steep for a ramp?- Now let me show the basic outline of this arch.There is no better book

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Summary: Most Useful
Review: This book offers images, Guidelines and measurments of every thing to do with the stage. Perfect for the technical director or carpenter.

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Summary: Most Useful
Review: This is a great book. I use it almost everyday in the shop and the classroom. It is a wealth of information with clear illustrations and a touch of humor. Enjoy!

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Summary: wonderful reference
Review: This is a great book. I use it almost everyday in the shop and the classroom. It is a wealth of information with clear illustrations and a touch of humor. Enjoy!

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Summary: Backstage Bible
Review: This is truely one of the greatest books I've ever had the good fortune of picking up. Its appearance, similar to that of a hotel room bible, is quite fitting as this is truely an almost religious text for anyone who works backstage in theatre, an actor or really anyone who loves facts and figures. It's a great reference not only for people who are involved in theatre but is good for anyone, trust me you'll learn atleast one thing you didn't know before you opened it.

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Summary: Popular reference for theatrical designers and technicians.
Review: With over 75,000 in print, the BACKSTAGE HANDBOOK rates as one of the most widely used reference books for theatrical technicians and desigers