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Mask Characterization: An Acting Process
by Libby Appel
 A useful text on developing character through mask. A complete course in the use of mask.

Mask Improvisation for Actor Training & Performance : The Compelling Image
by Sears A Eldridge 

An excellent text covering numerous aspects of mask; including historical aspects, neutral mask, character mask and the manufacture, construction and design of masks. This is one of the best books I've seen on mask work.  I believe it is an absolute must for any teacher wanting to teach with masks.
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Masks of Bali : Spirits of an Ancient Drama
by Judy Slattum
 An interesting book that could satisfy the reader with its amazing gallery of beautiful Balinese masks; but this book also contains a wealth of information about the different dramatic forms in which he masks are utilised.

Masked Performance : The Play of Self and Other in Ritual and Theatre
by John Emigh
 Also available in hardcover.

Maskmaking
by Carole Sivin

 

 

 

 

Mask Making : Get Started in a New Craft With Easy-To-Follow Projects for Beginners
by Gill Dickinson

 

 

 

 

Masks and the Art of Expression

by John MacK (editor)
An examination of the wide world of mask and masks in the wide world.
A remarkable presentation of over 150 masks that provoke the reader to understand how, when and where the mask fits into the expression of a society's culture. Not to be taken lightly, masks have served extraordinary purposes in human history.
 

 

Lelooska: The Traditional Art of the Mask: Carving a Transformation Mask
by Lelooska

Transformation is the basic element of all mask work; whether for spiritual, dramatic, political or religious purposes there is a presupposition that the mask makes a difference - it transforms. This books helps discover what that really means.

Mask Characterization: An Acting Process
by Libby Appel
 A useful text on developing character through mask. A complete course in the use of mask.

Masks (World Crafts)
by Meryl Doney
 
Maskwork
by Jennifer Foreman
This stunning yet practical book explores the creative and educational potential of masks as a means of communication

Maskwork
by Jennifeer Foreman, Jennifer Foreman, Richard Penton 
This stunning yet practical book explores the creative and educational potential of masks as a means of communication. 

Puppets and Masks : Stagecraft and Storytelling
by Nan Rump

Masks
by Fumiko Enchi 

 

 

 

 

The Prop Builder's Mask-Making Handbook
by Thurston James

Cajun Mardi Gras Masks (Folk Art and Artists Series)
by Carl Lindahl, Carolyn Ware

 

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