Costuming For Film: The Art And The Craft

by Holly Cole, Kristin M. Burke

Costuming for Film is a massive (610 pages), illustrated guide that covers everything one needs to know to get started and work successfully in film costuming. It covers important artistic matters such as telling a story through costumes, visual harmony and contrast, creating focus through color, and expressing emotion through line and shape and texture. The book also covers essential practical matters, including union membership and regulations, delegation of duties, and working with actors and other professionals.

576 pages, Paperback

First published September 30, 2005