rather than a single example to show a specific technique or body type. It is a joy to flip through an entirety of a design and see how her style relates throughout the show. Once again, however, this chapter has content that seems out of place, such as rendering tips and a sample step-bystep rendering with pencil and marker. These items are not unwanted but would have been better served in the previous chapter with other rendering techniques. Tan has added 200 new images, not only in her new chapter but also in her ballet and working class figures section. Character Costume Figure Drawing is a wonderfully straightforward guide to displaying character on a two-dimensional page. Its wealth of color images will inspire you to continue practicing your drawing skills. This affordable book should be the next one to add to your collection, even if you already own the first edition. Erika Grayson is assistant professor of theatre at SUNY Plattsburgh and teaches courses in design, puppetry, and visual styles. w i n t e r 2011 theatre design & technology 67