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Image of two children in costumes

October 2005 features
books and links about
Costumes

October features books about costume, including the history of costume and fashion, costumes that can be made for theatre, and Halloween costume ideas.


20,000 years of fashion: the history of costume and personal adornment
by Francois Boucher
391 Bou
This volume is a definitive study: each epoch and region discussed is clearly held in focus in the various sections into which the book is divided - prehistory, the ancient civilizations of the Near East, Egypt, Crete, Greece, and Rome, and finally the Western nations as we know them today.  The nearly 1200 illustrations make this survey a picture album tracing the human effort to alter or improve appearance, to make the self a work of art, and to adapt to the necessities of climate and daily life.

5000 years of fashion
by Mila Contini

391 Con
This book deals with the dialectic relationship between fashion and society.  It considers fashion's various attitudes through the ages, from its development in the western world beginning with roots in the ancient classical cultures to the medieval, Renaissance and modern social structures.

The book of costume
by Millia Davenport

391 Dav
This comprehensive, detailed account of costume through the ages covers dress, jewelry, ornament, coiffure and all other elements.  This book is a chronological survey of dress from the ancient world to the end of the American Civil War.

The anatomy of costume
by Robert Selbie

391 Sel
A colorful picture history of clothing and accessories, which shows the development of style and fashion from the inside out.  From Egyptian to modern times the clothes that set the style are described and explained in a most unusual way.  Authoritative text by the author is combined with splendidly detailed and annotated drawings by Victor Ambrus.

Wearing vintage
by Catherine Hardey
391.009 Bar
This idea-packed, richly photographed celebration of vintage clothing and accessories covers everything from hunting down the hottest items to putting together a winning look.  From flapper dresses to flare-legs to western wear, all your fashion finds are here.

Patterns for theatrical costumes
by Katherine Strand Holkeboer
646.478 Hol
A collection of hundreds of basic pattern shapes which allows the designer's creativity free range.  The author presents the general characteristics of male and female dress from early Egyptian to the beginning of the 20th century. 

Illegally easy Halloween costumes for kids : 100 costumes with simple patterns, no-sew shortcuts, last-minute solutions, treat bags & accessories
by Leila Peltosaari

646.478 Pel
Includes 100 costumes, simple patterns, no-sew shortcuts, last-minute solutions, treat bags and accessories.

Halloween : 101 frightfully fun ideas
edited by Carol Field Dahlstrom

745.5941 Hal
Get ready for family fun with this exciting book filled with inspiring ideas to celebrate Halloween.  Includes beautiful color photographs, more than 100 projects with step-by-step instruction and patterns, clever costumes for all ages, party ideas and Halloween decorating ideas.

FamilyFun tricks and treats
edited by Deanna F. Cook

745.5941646 Fam
Includes sections on spooky crafts and decorations, wickedly easy costumes, haunted house party and creepy cuisine.
The book features step-by-step instructions for spooky crafts and decorations, easy costumes, a haunted house party and such menu items as ghost cupcakes, snake sandwiches, and spider salad.

Dick Smith's do-it-yourself monster make-up handbook
by Dick Smith

792 Smi
The book begins with some very simple make-ups and ends with some complicated ones.  All are explained and illustrated in detail.  The various make-ups are designed to illustrate the greatest variety of methods and materials.

Face painting : from cowboys to clowns, pirates to princesses, 40 amazingly original designs for the perfect children's party
by Lynsy Pinsent

792.02 Pin
In this book, a professional make-up artist takes you through the basic techniques.  Using water-based paints, which wash out of clothes, hair and face with just soap and water, you can build layers of color to give a smooth "mask" that represents the character of your choice.


 

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