Books about props
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ghostbusters visual dictionary
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ghostbusters-daniel-wallace/1120934060?ean=9781608875108
back to the future visual dictionary
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/back-to-the-future-michael-klastorin/1121191667?ean=9780062419149
these are right beside my star wars costume book
Cmdr.Kerner
Master Member
Hey Stansfield,
for the Star Trek universe I can add "Star Trek Aliens & Artifacts" from Michael Westmore, Alan Sims, Bradley M. Look and William J. Birnes.
Dietrich
for the Star Trek universe I can add "Star Trek Aliens & Artifacts" from Michael Westmore, Alan Sims, Bradley M. Look and William J. Birnes.
Dietrich
PHArchivist
Master Member
It Came From Bob's Basement
JamesPurcell
Jr Member
Kamui Cosplay has some on her site (no I not connected, I just stumbled across her site. https://www.kamuicosplay.com/tutorial-books/
There are loads on steampunk (skills can be translated to other classes)
The old Startrek techinical books were a good source and the TOS one had the plans for the Vulcan chess board in it.
There are loads on steampunk (skills can be translated to other classes)
The old Startrek techinical books were a good source and the TOS one had the plans for the Vulcan chess board in it.
If you're including visual dictionaries, the doctor who one MUST be in there.
Mike J.
Master Member
"Star Trek TNG Sketchbook: The Movies: Generations and First Contact" has a lot of concept art for costumes and props, and occasional photos of the finished items, and some commentary by the designers.
The Art of Star Trek has similar material, covering TOS, TNG, VOY and DS9, and the movies up to Generations.
Most of your major movies now will have a "Making of / Art of" book.
Additionally, there is a "Art of SW:ANH" book, and the DK 'Visual Dictionary' series on Star Wars.
Unfortunately, you'll find that even most 'making of' / art books are going to cover the whole movie, and not focus on only props or only costumes.
I'll 'second' the mention of "Bob's Basement."
Additionally, some auctions publish catalogs, which should have at least one good photo and a description of size & materials for most props / costumes, though you won't find much of a 'story' about them.
The Art of Star Trek has similar material, covering TOS, TNG, VOY and DS9, and the movies up to Generations.
Most of your major movies now will have a "Making of / Art of" book.
Additionally, there is a "Art of SW:ANH" book, and the DK 'Visual Dictionary' series on Star Wars.
Unfortunately, you'll find that even most 'making of' / art books are going to cover the whole movie, and not focus on only props or only costumes.
I'll 'second' the mention of "Bob's Basement."
Additionally, some auctions publish catalogs, which should have at least one good photo and a description of size & materials for most props / costumes, though you won't find much of a 'story' about them.
