Books on Masks and Maskmaking

"About Face: The World of Masks and Puppets" at this year's Cityfolk Festival explored the masks of many different traditions. Want to learn more, or make your own? Then check out these books, which are available in the Dayton Metro Library catalog. Our thanks to library staffer Joy Schwab for compiling this list. Also look at last week's list of puppetry books.

Books for Adults

Cajun Mardi Gras Masks by Carl Lindahl, 1997
391.434 L742C

Masks and the Art of Expression by John Mack, ed 1994
391.434 M397

Mask Arts of Mexico by Ruth D. Lechuga, 1994
731.75 L459M

Black Africa: Masks, Sculpture, Jewelry by Laure Meyer, 1992
731.75 M612B

Maskmaking by Carole Sivin, 1986
731.75 S587M

Netsuke Masks by Raymond Bushell, 1985
736.68 B978NM

Making Masks by Viven Frank, 1992
745.59 F828M

Puppets and Masks: Stagecraft and Storytelling, 1996
791.53 R937P


Books for Children

Masks Tell Stories by Carol G. Gelber, 1993
391.434

Making Masks by Renee Schwarz, 2002
646.478 SCHWA
Super Simple Masks: Fun and Easy-to-Make Crafts for Kids by Karen L. Kenney, 2010
731.75 KENNE

Making Masks by Violaine Lamerand, 2003
731.75 LAMER


Making Origami Masks Step by Step by Michael LaFosse, 2004
736.982 LAFOS

Super Masks and Fun Face Painting by Teddy C. Long, 1997
731.75 L

Crafty Masks by Thomasina Smith, 1999
745.59 SMITH