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Prop man : from John Wick to Silver linings playbook, from Boardwalk empire to Parks and recreation / props and essay by Ross MacDonald ; text by Steven Heller.

Macdonald, Ross, (author,, interviewee.). Heller, Steven, (author,, interviewer.).

Summary:
"In Prop Man, discover the secret history of the books, cards, letters, maps, and legal papers that play central and supporting roles in many of your favorite films and TV shows; from the diary Nicolas Cage's character discovers in National Treasure 2 to the Pawnee town charter in Parks and Recreation. The man responsible for their authentic look, Ross MacDonald, has led a double life as both an illustrator and writer, contributing to the New York Times, the New Yorker and Vanity Fair, among other national publications, and a designer and fabricator of iconic props for more than one hundred and twenty films and TV series. In this visual and informative collection, learn about the methods and artistry behind MacDonald's most recognizable props through an interview with design critic Steven Heller and a selection of materials that reveal the process behind the prop designer's meticulous work"-- Amazon.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1648961126
  • ISBN: 9781648961120
  • Physical Description: 144 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Princeton Architectural Press, [2022]

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
Ross MacDonald: drawing comes first / Steven Heller -- Prop man / interview by Steven Heller -- The book of secrets / Ross MacDonald -- Books -- Documents -- Illustrations -- Packaging -- Periodicals -- Biography.
Subject: Macdonald, Ross.
Macdonald, Ross > Interviews.
Stage props.
Motion pictures > Setting and scenery.
Television > Stage-setting and scenery.
Genre: Interviews.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at SPARK Libraries.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Guthrie Memorial Library: Hanover's Public Library Adults 791.43 MAC Nonfiction (Text)
Bookplate: Plated 2022: In Memory of Katherine Eckert Alleman
34007002463003 Adult Area Available -


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