The Backstage Handbook: An Illustrated Almanac of Technical Information

The back stage bible its a must for any student hoping to gain a foot hold in the theatre /film etc recommended

Do not buy the kindle version. This is not an electronic version of the book but a very bad scan of a hard copy with the pages back to front!

The Backstage Handbook is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in stage production. It covers a wide range of topics in great detail, making it an essential reference for stagehands. The technical information is thorough, and the illustrations are incredibly helpful. Whether you're setting up lighting, working with sound equipment, or handling rigging, this book has practical tips and insights that are easy to apply. It's a must-have for anyone in theater production, offering both depth and clarity in one compact guide. Highly recommended!

思っていたよりも多くの図表が掲載されていてこれからの仕事に役に立つこと間違いなしです。

Absolutely the most fascinating and useful book I have ever seen. It has a little of everything. Wish I had known about it decades ago.

Awesome

I bought this to teach theatre scene shop. It's a great reference for the students and a terrific refresher for the teacher (i.e. me). Pretty much all hand tools and basic construction elements of theatre construction are covered. It's obviously not exhaustive, but it's plenty enough to work from. And it's just a nice aesthetic of a 'read'. The illustrations are clean. The content is well-organized and presented. I think anyone in theatre should own a copy of this book, whether they're building sets or reciting lines, not to mention that half of this book could be applied directly to home repairs. There's no reason not to know as much as you can about your world and have a basic understanding of fundamental tools, right?