Costume Designer's Handbook: A Complete Guide for Amateur and Professional Costume Designers Subsequent Edition

Just as expected. Was recommended by my costume design class in college.

It is amazing that someone could leave a negative review of a book because it was "not what [they] were looking for", when the description of the book states exactly what it's about. It is not a pattern book. It is not a book full of historical costume pictures. It is a book for theatrical costume designers, going over the process of theatrical costume design from start to finish, and it is very good & thorough. Extremely helpful, especially if you're just starting out in costuming for productions of any size!

I had to buy this book for my Intro to Costume Design and I am so glad I did. It goes over EVERYTHING that you need to do when designing. It is a step by step with instructions. It has a lot of information on how to research a play. What to look for. And then goes into how to create/design for a character. Lastly it shows you how to develop a costume parade.

I am currently using this for a costume design course in college, and it has been very useful and thorough. The only drawback is that it was published in the early 1990's, so it is a bit out dated. Still, a lot of great advice.

This book is a must for budding theatrical costume designers. The writer go into so much detail when it comes to renderings and the profession of Costume Designing.

This was the book I wanted. In great condition and great price. If only it was magical and went into my brain automatically.

Was a Christmas present for my daughter and she was delighted

Probably the best book for costume design students on the market. I've used it for years.