{"product_id":"the-prop-building-guidebook-9781032154558","title":"The Prop Building Guidebook","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow in its third edition, \u003ci\u003eThe Prop Building Guidebook: For Theatre, Film, and TV\u003c\/i\u003e walks readers through techniques used in historical and contemporary prop making and demonstrates how to apply them to a variety of materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExperienced prop maker Eric Hart covers the tools and techniques used by professional prop makers throughout the entertainment industry. He outlines a construction process that gives readers the foundational knowledge to choose the best materials and methods for each prop and the background information to know the advantages of these choices. This new edition includes updated information and techniques throughout, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver a hundred new images and diagrams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdated terminology, products, and brands used internationally\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpanded sections on 3D printing, vacuum forming, foam patterning, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA new chapter on prop design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew information on international safety standards, cleaning, and sanitation\u0026lt;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Prop Building Guidebook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I really enjoyed the first \u003ci\u003eProp Building Guidebook\u003c\/i\u003e. Eric Hart is a real pro in the prop business. If I lived on the East Coast, it would be great to do a project with him. I have been a professional prop maker in Hollywood for 43 years and still learned a lot from the first book! Looking forward to Book II.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Pearson, \u003ci\u003ePresident of Custom Movie Props and prop builder on\u003c\/i\u003e Starship Troopers, \u003ci\u003e14 seasons of\u003c\/i\u003e Star Trek, \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e Daredevil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Prop Building Guidebook is indispensable, whether you’re a working props professional or an amateur enthusiast. From basic skills to complex builds, and from the thinking behind a prop and the research required, to figuring out how a prop needs to work—it’s all here. Eric Hart has mastered his wide range of skills in many productions, and is generous and eloquent in sharing them.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoss MacDonald, \u003ci\u003eprop artisan on\u003c\/i\u003e Boardwalk Empire, The Hateful Eight, \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e National Treasure: Book of Secrets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you do crafts, models, cosplay, or anything that involves imagination, engineering, and a unique eye in design and execution, get this book. If you are a serious student in the discipline of Props Design, get this book! The book is inspiringly comprehensive and a must for professionals and academics alike. Eric has given you the keys to the Kingdom and then shows you how to masterfully replicate them.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJay Duckworth, \u003ci\u003efounder of the Prop Summit and props master on \u003c\/i\u003eHamilton\u003ci\u003e, Shakespeare in the Park, the Public Theater\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. What is a Prop? 2. Safety and Health 3. Shop Spaces and Tools 4. Supplies and Materials 5. Choosing Materials 6. Props Design and Execution 7. Structure and Frames 8. Carpentry 9. Metal 10. Plastics 11. Flat Patterning 12. Fabric 13. Sculpting 14. Molding and Casting 15. Shells and Composites 16. Texture and Surface Prep 17. Painting and Coating 18. Graphics 19. Formal Training 20. Your Portfolio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866295611735,"sku":"9781032154558","price":128.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032154558.jpg?v=1722277995","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-prop-building-guidebook-9781032154558","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}