Prop man: from John Wick to Silver linings playbook, from Boardwalk empire to Parks and recreation
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New York, NY : Princeton Architectural Press, [2022].
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Book
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First edition.
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144 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
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Hamden/Miller Adult Nonfiction 3rd Floor
791.4302/HEL
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"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"--

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"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.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Macdonald, R., & Heller, S. (2022). Prop man: from John Wick to Silver linings playbook, from Boardwalk empire to Parks and recreation. First edition. New York, NY, Princeton Architectural Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Macdonald, Ross and Steven, Heller. 2022. Prop Man: From John Wick to Silver Linings Playbook, From Boardwalk Empire to Parks and Recreation. New York, NY, Princeton Architectural Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Macdonald, Ross and Steven, Heller, Prop Man: From John Wick to Silver Linings Playbook, From Boardwalk Empire to Parks and Recreation. New York, NY, Princeton Architectural Press, 2022.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Macdonald, Ross, and Steven Heller. Prop Man: From John Wick to Silver Linings Playbook, From Boardwalk Empire to Parks and Recreation. First edition. New York, NY, Princeton Architectural Press, 2022.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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