Costumes for the Stage: A Complete Handbook for Every Kind of Play

Jackson's guide to creating costumes for the low-budget theater offers drawings and patterns whether it's monk who needs clothing, a classical philosopher, or a Shakespearian lady-in-waiting. The text is practical and concise, with drawings and discussion of costume from ancient times through the present. Jackson has designed costumes for British television. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)