Amateur Stage Handbook. Peter Hamilton. Pitman publishing. 1st ed. 1957

Description: The so called "Bible" for the Amateur. Red cloth binding is almost as new, the jacket has become fragile with a few pieces missing & some tears, but it is now protected in a see through cover. 134pps, 8pps of advertisements. Some diagrams on simple scenery making. Although over 60 yrs old there is much in it which is relevant today A good clean copy of a serious treatise on how to run & produce amateur dramatic productions from the initial organization of the group & management of finances to the building of the scenery & the technique of acting. There are diagrams & financial tables abounding. As Bransby Williams says in his foreword......."Follow his helping hand & he will guide you over the obstacles & pitfalls which most of us have only overcome by bitter experience" Sold by an independent and solo ex-bookshop owner, with around 50 years of experience, who takes pride in listing and researching every volume. Someone who does not consider books as mere square objects with printing inside, fixed only on selling in huge quantities as quickly as possible, but one who takes deep interest not only in the book itself, but also, where possible, its history. No "maybes" or "may not contains", well packed for protection & never sent naked in plastic bags only suitable for newspapers . I am open to sensible offers on all my listings above £5.00, and I am also happy to combine postage on multiple orders - please enquire before ordering. Overseas buyers please message me for an individual cost for mailing to your specific country. However. I cannot deal with any local taxes applicable

Price: 12.5 GBP

Location: Cirencester

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