Preface

 

Bill Smith taught Stage Makeup at California State University, Long Beach, when I was an undergraduate student there. We heard a lot about Richard Corson and used his book in class. When I got my M.F.A. at California State University, Fullerton, I worked alongside Abel Zeballos. These three talented artists/educators gave me an incredibly rich foundation for a career in performing arts.

Richard Corson set the standard for all makeup texts. James Glavan added his invaluable update. What I sought to revise was the information, and visuals, that could be updated. This revision was done with much respect, and reverence, for those who came before.

Thank you to Jeanne Zalesky, the talented, enthusiastic editor who was my guide. Susan Hallman, ...

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