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Updated December 30th, 2002 |
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No Strings Attached : The Inside Story of Jim Henson's Creature Shopby Matt Bacon |
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Behind the Mask- Secrets of Hollywood's Monster MakersBy Mark Salisbury and Alan HedgcockDick Smith, Stan Winston, Rick Baker, Bob Bottin, Steve Johnson and their creations. Films greatest monsters from The Exorcist to Jurassic Park. 125 pages, 1994 ISBN: 1-85286-488-5 $22.95 from Make-Up Artist Magazine or $23.95 from Special Effect Supply  UK
Amazon: £8.79 for paperback (Normally £11) |
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The Prop Builder's Molding & Casting HandbookBy Thurston JamesA guide to the use of plaster, polyester resins, latex, neoprene, silicone, urethanes, breakaway resins, hot melt, fiberglass, vacuum forming and more in the construction of theater props. 230 pages, Paper, 450 photos, 1989 ISBN: 1-55870-128-1 $19.95 from Special Effect Supply or Make-Up Artist Magazine  $15.99
from Amazon! (Normally $20) UK
Amazon: £10.69 for paperback (Normally £14) |
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Techniques of Three-Dimensional MakeupBy Lee Baygan |
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MEN, MAKEUP AND MONSTERSBy Anthony TimponeHere you’ll find profiles of twelve masters of screen magic, including Dick Smith, Stan Winston, Tom Savini and Rick Baker. $19.95 from Make-Up Artist Magazine $15.96
from Amazon! (Normally $19.95) UK
Amazon: £10.67 for US edition paperback (Normally £11.05) |
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Professional ModelmakingBy Norman TrudeauPromoted as the only up-to-date reference on modelmaking today, with more than 100 new and old materials discussed- including resins, foams, plastics, wood, clay, solvents and adhesives- as well as state-of-the-art techniques, professional tips and tricks of the trade. This is not a book on how to build model airplanes from a kit. This is making models from raw materials. 176 pages, Paperback, Color and B&W Photos throughout, 1995 ISBN: 0-8230-4098-4 $35.00 from Special Effect Supply $28.00
from Amazon! (Normally $35) UK
Amazon: £18.72 (Normally £34.50) |
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The Encyclopedia of Model Making TechniquesBy Christopher Payne & P. Quarto $19.99
from Amazon! UK
Amazon: £15.99 (Normally £20) |
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SPECIAL MAKE-UP EFFECTSBy Vincent J-R KehoeThis book concentrates on the genre of horror characters and other special creations (fantasy, sci-fi, etc.), giving tips about materials, techniques, and "tricks of the trade". This focused volume is a scaled-down version of Vincent Kehoe's encyclopedic reference for professional make-up artists. Covers; make-up, special and popular characters, special effects make-up, casting and mold-making and latex appliances. 144 pages, Illus., B&W photos, 1991 ISBN: 240-80099-0 $27.95 from Special Effect Supply $27.96
from Amazon! (Normally $35) UK
Amazon: £18.69 (Normally £27.50) |
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MOLD MAKING AND CASTING GUIDES:MOLDMAKING GUIDE
Moldmaking Guide is 63 pages. Casting guide is 77 pages. Source book for
186 sources of 210 materials is 28 pages. There is also a bonus guide with
charts and other valuable information. The covers are plain and are stapled
together, but they contain the best collection of practical information
ever seen in an easy to read format. Covers procedures used extensively
in Special Effects and other industries.
4 BOOK SET, 8.5x11", Stapled Photocopies, Illus., 1994 |
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Monster Maker's Mask Maker's HandbookBy Arnold Goldmana photo-documentary of the step by step process of creating a Halloween-type latex mask, including sculpting, mold-making, casting and painting. A very good place to start if you've never done a mask before. Contains many valuable tips and tricks learned by hard experience. 43 pages, Soft Cover, Color Insert, 1994 $20.00 from Special Effect Supply or Make-Up Artist Magazine |
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SPECIAL EFFECTS SOURCEBOOKBy Robert E. McCarthyLists film commissions, special effects services and suppliers, and pertinent unions worldwide. Sorted by country and state or province, this guide will lead you to the right special effects people and supplies wherever you are working. $39.95 from Make-Up Artist Magazine $42.95
from Amazon UK
Amazon: £25.52 (Normally £37.50) |
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ROBOT EVOLUTION- The development of anthroroboticsby Mark E. RosheimThe history of robotics. $65.95
from AmazonUK
Amazon: £44.57 (Normally £70) |
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FX SOURCE BOOK &
Gary Boham’s two excellent reference books. The FX Source Book consists
of the updated and expanded reference guide from Dick
Smith’s course. Contains contact for 480+ materials sources sources and companies
for special makeup. Foam Latex Ovens provides the information you need to build
just about any kind
of oven. |
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FOAM LATEX SURVIVAL MANUAL &
In these two indispensable guides, Donna Drexler, one of the make-up
industry’s premiere foam latex experts, offers beginning and advanced techniques
for running great foam latex appliances. |
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THE ILLUSION OF LIFE: LIFELIKE ROBOTICSBy Gene William Poor, Ph.D.This is the only book that deals exclusively with the specialized art of Mechanical Animation. Contains dozens of company profiles, bios, contacts and rare photos of the workings of these sophisticated robots. Is not a "How to" type book. 96 pages, 98 Color Photos, 1991 ISBN: 0-88157-000-1 $25.50 from Special Effect Supply |
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SECRETS of HOLLYWOOD SPECIAL EFFECTSBy Robert E. McCarthyExcellent "How To" with over 200 illustrations and photos of equipment. Includes snow, smoke, pyro, weapons, chemical effects, flying stunts and more. This volume, published in 1992 is the most up-to-date Special Effects book in print. 185 pages, Illus. B&W photos, Hardcover, 1992 ISBN: 0-240-80108-3 $44.95 from Special Effect Supply $39.96
from Amazon (Normally $47) UK
Amazon: £26.71 (Normally £40) |
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Industrial Light and Magic : The Art of Special EffectsBy Thomas G. SmithHardcover, 279 pages, Reprint Nov. 1991, 1.39 x 12.36 inches. List price $80.00 $56.00
from Amazon! (Normally $80) UK
Amazon: £48 (Normally £60) |
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