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The Backstage Handbook: An Illustrated Almanac of Technical InformationThe Backstage Handbook: An Illustrated Almanac of Technical Information by Paul Carter
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The classic stagecraft reference.
Theatre Backstage from A to ZTheatre Backstage from A to Z by Warren C. Lounsbury
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The title says it all.
The Morrow Guide to KnotsThe Morrow Guide to Knots by Mario Bigon
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The best knot reference for beginners.
Theatre Lighting from A to ZTheatre Lighting from A to Z by Norman C. Boulanger
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Once again, the title says it all.
Control Systems for Live Entertainment, Second EditionControl Systems for Live Entertainment, Second Edition by John Huntington
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A look at high-tech theatrical tools.
Handbook of Scenery, Properties, and Lighting: Volume I, Scenery and Properties (2nd Edition)Handbook of Scenery, Properties, and Lighting: Volume I, Scenery and Properties (2nd Edition) by Harvey Sweet
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A good introductory text.
Handbook of Scenery, Properties, and Lighting: Volume II, Lighting (2nd Edition)Handbook of Scenery, Properties, and Lighting: Volume II, Lighting (2nd Edition) by Harvey Sweet
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...and its continuation.
Sound and Music for the Theatre: The Art and Technique of Design, Second EditionSound and Music for the Theatre: The Art and Technique of Design, Second Edition by Deena Kaye
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Because everyone loves the soundman.
Stage Rigging Handbook, Revised, 2nd EditionStage Rigging Handbook, Revised, 2nd Edition by Jay O. Glerum
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Learn the safe way to do theatrical rigging.
Stock Scenery Construction : A HandbookStock Scenery Construction : A Handbook by Bill Raoul
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Learn to butcher wood.
Waiting for GuffmanWaiting for Guffman
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You'll work with people like this sometimes.