Richard Corson

Richard Corson taught theatrical makeup in universities throughout the U.S. and worked as a theatrical makeup consultant. His book Stage Makeup has become the standard text on the subject, while his three valuable social histories—Fashions in Eyeglasses, Fashions in Hair, and Fashions in Makeup—are classics in their field.

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“Fashions in Eyeglasses: From the Fourteenth Century to the Present Day is a surprisingly informative book, a comprehensive study into this category of what has become a staple fas