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After an entertaining book to read? Looking for the perfect book to gift to your dad/mother/sister/anyone. This article showcases our top picks for the best Costume Designer books. 

Best Costume Designer Books

Looking for a book to read in 2021? Explore this list of the best Costume Designer books. This list was curated with thanks to ISBNdb and images partially provided by Unsplash.

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Book Title: Adrian (costume Designer)

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Adrian (costume Designer)

Adrian (costume Designer) by Waylon Christian Terryn was published in 2011. It was officially published by and has the ISBN: 6139904161.


Book Title: The Art and Practice of Costume Design

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The Art and Practice of Costume Design

The Art and Practice of Costume Design by Melissa Merz was published in 20160919. It was officially published by Taylor & Francis and has the ISBN: 1317573676.


Book Title: If You Love Fashion, You Could Be…: Ready-to-read Level 2

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If You Love Fashion, You Could Be...: Ready-to-read Level 2

If You Love Fashion, You Could Be…: Ready-to-read Level 2 by May Nakamura was published in 2019. It was officially published by Simon Spotlight and has the ISBN: 1534448764.


Book Title: The Brave Little Costume Designer

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The Brave Little Costume Designer

The Brave Little Costume Designer by Les Roberts was published in 2000. It was officially published by Durkin Hayes Pub Ltd and has the ISBN: 1552046516.


Book Title: Dressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume Design

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Dressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume Design

Dressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume Design by Landis, Deborah Nadoolman was published in 2007-11-27T00:00:01Z. It was officially published by Harper Design and has the ISBN: 0060816503.


Book Title: More Costumes for the Stage

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More Costumes for the Stage

More Costumes for the Stage by Jackson, Sheila was published in 2013-06-01. It was officially published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group and has the ISBN: 1561310662.


Book Title: Costume Design: The Basics

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Costume Design: The Basics

Costume Design: The Basics by T.M. Delligatti was published in 20210922. It was officially published by Taylor & Francis and has the ISBN: 100017638X.


Book Title: Ingenue in White: Reflections of a Costume Designer (Art of Theater Series)

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Ingenue in White: Reflections of a Costume Designer (Art of Theater Series)

Ingenue in White: Reflections of a Costume Designer (Art of Theater Series) by Jory, Marcia Dixcy was published in 2003-10-01T00:00:01Z. It was officially published by Smith & Kraus and has the ISBN: 1575253313.


Book Title: Costume Design: The Basics

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Costume Design: The Basics

Costume Design: The Basics by Delligatti, T.m. was published in 2021. It was officially published by Routledge and has the ISBN: 0367374188.


Book Title: Death By Design

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Death By Design

Death By Design by Marjorie Mccown was published in 2000. It was officially published by Creative Arts Book Co and has the ISBN: 088739244x.


Book Title: Character Sketch

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Character Sketch

Character Sketch by Helen Q Huang was published in 20180219. It was officially published by Taylor & Francis and has the ISBN: 1317485866.


Book Title: Filmmakers On Filmmaking: The American Film Institute Seminars On Motion Pictures And Television

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Filmmakers On Filmmaking: The American Film Institute Seminars On Motion Pictures And Television

Filmmakers On Filmmaking: The American Film Institute Seminars On Motion Pictures And Television by Joseph (editor) Mcbride was published in 1983. It was officially published by Distributed By Houghton Mifflin Co and has the ISBN: 0874772664.


Book Title: Filmmakers On Filmmaking: The American Film Institute Seminars On Motion Pictures And Television

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Filmmakers On Filmmaking: The American Film Institute Seminars On Motion Pictures And Television

Filmmakers On Filmmaking: The American Film Institute Seminars On Motion Pictures And Television by American Film Institute Staff was published in 1983. It was officially published by Tarcherperigree and has the ISBN: 0874772672.


Book Title: Filmmakers On Filmmaking: The American Film Institute Seminars On Motion Pictures And Television

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Filmmakers On Filmmaking: The American Film Institute Seminars On Motion Pictures And Television

Filmmakers On Filmmaking: The American Film Institute Seminars On Motion Pictures And Television by American Film Institute, Joseph McBride was published in 1984. It was officially published by Distributed By Houghton Mifflin Co and has the ISBN: 0874772494.


Book Title: The Spring At Moss Hill

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The Spring At Moss Hill

The Spring At Moss Hill by Carla Neggers was published in 2016. It was officially published by Harlequin and has the ISBN: 0778318672.


Book Title: Stage Lighting For The Theatre Designer (stage And Costume) (stage & Costume)

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Stage Lighting For The Theatre Designer (stage And Costume) (stage & Costume)

Stage Lighting For The Theatre Designer (stage And Costume) (stage & Costume) by Nigel Morgan was published in 1995. It was officially published by A & C Black (publishers) Ltd and has the ISBN: 1871569710.


Book Title: Dots: A Pictorial Essay On Pointed, Printed Patterns (schiffer Book For Designers & Collectors)

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Dots: A Pictorial Essay On Pointed, Printed Patterns (schiffer Book For Designers & Collectors)

Dots: A Pictorial Essay On Pointed, Printed Patterns (schiffer Book For Designers & Collectors) by Tina Skinner was published in 1999. It was officially published by Schiffer Publishing and has the ISBN: 0764306340.


Book Title: Costume: 1066 to the Present (Third Edition)

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Costume: 1066 to the Present (Third Edition)

Costume: 1066 to the Present (Third Edition) by Peacock, John was published in 2006-05-15T00:00:01Z. It was officially published by Thames & Hudson and has the ISBN: 0500286027.


Book Title: Television: Careers In Television (now Hiring)

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Television: Careers In Television (now Hiring)

Television: Careers In Television (now Hiring) by Vitkus-weeks, Jessica was published in 1994. It was officially published by Crestwood House and has the ISBN: 0896867838.


Book Title: 50 Designers/50 Costumes: Concept to Character

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50 Designers/50 Costumes: Concept to Character

50 Designers/50 Costumes: Concept to Character by was published in 2005-08-01T00:00:01Z. It was officially published by University of California Press and has the ISBN: 0942102460.

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