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Review: Health and Safety Guide for Film, TV, and Theater by Monona Rossol

The Health and Safety Guide for Film, TV, and Theater

The second edition of this seminal text on health and safety in the entertainment industry remains as informative and necessary as the first.

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Review: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Joinery

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Joinery

Gary Rogowski’s book combines copious photography and illustration to present multiple ways to construct the most useful types of joints in carpentry.

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Review: The Business of Theatrical Design

The Business of Theatrical Design by James L. Moody

This is the story of The Business of Theatrical Design, by James L. Moody. Does this book have anything to do with props people? Sure. Though it is geared towards the theatrical designers, both prop masters and artisans working in the freelance world need the advice and information presented within. Further, the job title of [...]

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Review: Grande Illusions 1 and 2

grande-illusions

My look at these seminal books on the materials and methods of horror effects by film artist Tom Savini.

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Review: Backstage Handbook

Backstage Handbook

Hands down, the most comprehensive and concise reference book for a technical theatre person.

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    Eric Hart

    I am Eric Hart, former assistant props master at the Public Theater in New York City, and a longtime prop maker.

    This site is a way to share my work and the things I've learned over the years. It's also a way to connect with other prop makers, props masters, and artisans, as well as a collection of all things of interest to props people from around the internet.

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