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The Complete MakeUp Artist

January 9, 2012 Books
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Now there are several useful and informative books in relation to the study of make-up. But because there are different levels to it, just like every other subject a person can learn about, there are varying books dedicated to the different levels of skill. “The Complete Make-Up Artist” is a book geared towards those who [...]

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Special Make-Up Effects

January 2, 2012 Books
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It does not matter what skill level as a make-up artist the reader is. Whether they are an amateur or an expert, “Special Make-Up Effects For Stage and Screen” has tips and instructions for all to learn from. The book covers all there is to the art of make-up for theater, television and movie productions. [...]

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Illustrated History of Magic

December 12, 2011 Books
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Magic has captivated audiences for centuries. From the smallest child to the oldest grandparent, magic and illusions continue to dazzle everyone of all ages. And in “The Illustrated History of Magic”, Milbourne and Maurine Christopher provide for you, the reader, a tour of all things magic. This is not a book containing how-to or step-by-step [...]

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Adrian: Silver Screen to Custom Label

September 2, 2011 Books
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Anyone who’s seen a starlet on the silver screen of 1930’s cinema is doubtless familiar with the glamorous designs of Gilbert Adrian. A leading fashion and costume designer from the 20’s through the 50’s, Adrian’s creativity influenced the entire fashion world, all the way from Parisian couture designs to the day-to-day fashions worn by American [...]

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50 Dresses that Changed the World

August 12, 2011 Books
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While I am certainly no fashion expert, I do have a cursory understanding of fashion to understand that there are some dress styles that undoubtedly revolutionized how women dressed, be it the 1947 Christian Dior “New Look”, the miniskirt, Jackie-O’s sense of style or Chanel’s forward thinking business attire. However, I never imagined that this [...]

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The Dress Doctor

July 22, 2011 Books
The Dress Doctor

There is admittedly a generational component to people’s awareness of Edith Head and her stature as the most accomplished costume designer in history. If you are a fan of Gary Cooper, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor and others from Hollywood’s heyday, chances are you’re very familiar with Edith Head. If you’re of a later generation who [...]

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Makeup 1930s Beauty Instruction and Technique by Virginia Vincent

July 8, 2011 Books
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As a book, Virginia Vincent’s Makeup – 1930s Beauty Instruction and Technique is a poor read. However, those picking up this book aren’t looking for helpful insights or provocative stories that showcase some of the Hollywood excesses during the 1930s. Instead, this book is an instructional guide straight out of 1932 that acts as a [...]

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Star Style: Hollywood Legends as Fashion Icons by Patty Fox

July 1, 2011 Books
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Hollywood is commonly viewed as a fashion Mecca since so many of the top designers cater exclusively to this crowd of celebrities and starlets. Patty Fox’s book, Star Style: Hollywood Legends, examines the highs and lows of the fashion world from the rose tinted lens of Hollywood. Organized by celebrity, each entry examines the role [...]

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100 Years of Menswear by Cally Blackman

May 27, 2011 Books
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Fashion books tend to be hit or miss with me and very often texts devolve into a series of photographs with simple captions that tells the where and who, but not the why behind the garment. 100 Years of Menswear by Cally Blackman is an exception to this trend and a lively breath of informative [...]

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Quidditch

May 20, 2011 Books
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Taking a sport that is supported by the concept of magic and flying brooms from a book series and turning it into playable activity outside those pages takes the dedication that only devoted fans can provide. It may sound silly to others, but then again, people in general can be pretty silly about the hobbies [...]

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