The westmore family name was found in the usa, the uk, and canada between 1840 and 1920. Authentic 1940s makeup history and tutorial 1940 s hair and makeup history saubhaya 1940s makeup tutorials books and s vintage guides 1940s hair and makeup history saubhaya. A peak behind the hollywood mask by one of its foremost makeup artists. Michael westmore, award winning makeup artist and star of face off, will be signing copies of makeup man in california next month. Westmore beauty book a complete 1950s guide to vintage makeup, hairstyling and beauty techniques 254 by perc westmore, wally westmore, bud westmore, frank westmore, mont westmore perc westmore.
Jan 30, 2016 the son of monte westmore, who was rudolph valentinos makeup artist and also provided the makeup for such films as gone with the wind, michael westmore was an art history major at uc. See more ideas about vintage makeup, vintage beauty and beauty ad. His career began at universal studios in 1961, and spanned four. The son of monte westmore, who was rudolph valentinos makeup artist and also provided the makeup for such films as gone with the wind, michael westmore was an art history major at uc. They explain with simple, easytofollow text and illustrations how to be glamorous all from a genuine 1940s viewpoint. Westmore in order to serve the westmore academy of cosmetic arts students growing needs for historical research. Read our concise fully illustrated history of 1940s makeup styles and cosmetics. The authors of this bookwere two of the famous westmore brothers ern and bud who worked as makeup artists in hollywoods motion picture industry. Walter wally james westmore february, 1906 july 3, 1973 was a makeup artist for hollywood films westmore was one of six brothers. Early homo sapiens femme fatales paint their bodies head to toe with red ocher to advertise fertility.
If you want to discuss hollywood royalty, the westmore brothers certainly belong in the discussion. Their knowledge of beauty makeup made them industry leaders and pioneers in the field. Westmore museums weblog life is a journey enjoy the. This a great read for anyone who is familiar with the westmore makeup dynasty and the history of michael westmores life in the makeup business. He also worked at triangle but soon was freelancing across the major studios. Kids, its time to meet your make up artistry sister. Ten star trek fun facts from michael westmores memoir. Oct, 2015 face paint explores the practical and idiosyncratic reasons behind makeups use, the actual materials employed over generations, and the glamorous icons that people emulate, it is also a social history of women and the ways in which we can understand their lives through the prism and impact of makeup. He rose to the position of head of the warner bros. Percival harry westmore 29 october 1904 30 september 1970 was a prominent member of the westmore family of hollywood makeup artists. At age sixty, perc was urged out of retirement by his brother, bud, and assigned to do makeup on the munsters, specifically al lewis.
Marvin westmore is the third generation of the westmore family. While that history alone is fascinating and well worth telling, his entire. Since january 2006, the museums operations have been separate from the makeup academy in an effort to offer more specialized care and. Ann sheridan in westmore makeup ad beauty ad, beauty book, beauty guide, vintage. They were monte, perc, ern, wally, bud and frank wally westmore s career began with the highly successful dr. This a great read for anyone who is familiar with the westmore makeup dynasty and the history of michael westmore s life in the makeup business. Jake page is the author of over forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including natural history and native american themes. In face paint, lisa eldridge reveals the entire history of the art form, from egyptian and classical times up through the victorian age and golden era of hollywood, and also surveys the cutting.
If its been longer than 48 hours since you placed your order, please call customer service at 8883663095 for assistance. Michael westmore is a member of a makeup dynasty that dates back to hollywoods golden age. Michael westmore heard it for years and years and years. The most westmore families were found in the uk in 1891. Michael westmore books list of books by author michael. This was 100% of all the recorded westmores in the usa. Your initial order may take up to 48 hours to process before account information is available online. Westmore s work has been exhibited in atlantic city for universal studios, in the traveling special effects exhibit the makeup artistry ofmichael westmore, 198791, and is included in the permanent exhibit 2010at the american museum of the moving image in astoria, new york. Actually, he makes his lifes work seem more like fun than business, and you will share in this fun from the 60s through the present when you read this highly entertaining book. Look flawless in minutes with westmore beautys revolutionary line of cosmetics that lift, firm, smooth and enhance your natural beauty.
Michael westmore recently completed visual and oral recordings for the archives at the academy of motion pictures arts and sciences, said to be the longest archival session the academy has recorded. When you think of makeup styles from the 1950s, you think of grace kelly, sophia loren, audrey hepburn, maureen ohara and numerous other hollywood stars. Makeup, as we know it, has only been commercially available in the last 100 years, but applying decoration to the face and body may be one of the oldest global social practices. The youngest westmore, frank, learned the makeup business from each of his 5 brothers. Women of the han dynasty in china ingest a powder made of tangerine peel, melon seeds, and peach blossoms three times daily for 30 days to whiten their complexions. A peak behind the hollywood mask by one of its foremost makeup artists in hollywoods heyday, almost every major studio had a westmore heading up the makeup department. Quite simply, these women were not only fashion icons but beauty icons for women around the world. From leading studio makeup departments to creating unique makeup effects, the westmores have excelled at promoting and publicizing the art of beautification, often blazing.
The english wigmaker george westmore, for whom the makeup artist and hair stylist guilds george westmore lifetime achievement award is named, founded the first and tiny film makeup department, at selig polyscope company in 1917. Hyde 1931 in which the transition of fredric march from jekyll to hyde was. Since 1917, there has never been a time when westmores werent shaping the visages of stardom. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. His career began at universal studios in 1961, and spanned four decades, including working for the cia creating makeup. Her extensive knowledge and experience makes her one of the leading experts in the field. After all, hes part of the iconic westmore family, royalty in hollywood makeup circles. The popularity of makeup from the egyptian times till today and the taboo of using it in between. He has written more than forty books on the natural sciences, zoological topics, and native american affairs, as well as mystery fiction.
Jake page is the author of over forty books of fiction and nonfiction. From rocky to star trek the amazing creations of hollywoods michael westmore ebook. Concealing makeup and body coverage westmore beauty. In 1840 there was 1 westmore family living in missouri. Missouri had the highest population of westmore families in 1840. Makeup artist westmore is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted 1 time. What i find especially enthusing about the westmore beauty book is the authors stance on beauty. Westmores work has been exhibited in atlantic city for universal studios, in the traveling special effects exhibit the makeup artistry ofmichael westmore, 198791, and is included in the permanent exhibit 2010at the american museum of. Hamilton adolph westmore 191873, known as bud, worked at paramount and 20th centuryfox and then was makeup chief at universal studios for almost 24 years 194670. See all books authored by michael westmore, including star trek. The english wigmaker george westmore, for whom the makeup artist and hair stylist guilds george westmore lifetime achievement award is named, founded the first and tiny film makeup department, at selig studio in 1917.
Support our channel now and add some vintage sparkle to your christmas stocking. Makeup artist westmore is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted. Led by their patriarch, george westmore, the family has had four generations serve hollywood as makeup artists in various capacities since georges establishment of hollywoods first makeup department in 1917. Westmore, mckenzie 1977personalfull name, mckenzie kate westmore.
Studied acting at the lee strasberg theatre institute and uta hagen master class. Westmore family, family of hollywood makeup artists credited with having introduced the art of makeup to the motionpicture industry born in great britain, on the isle of wight, george westmore 18791931 fought in the south african boer war and, after marriage to a hometown friend, ada savage died 1923, opened his first hairdressing salon. He worked on everything from rocky, land of the lost, raging bull, mask, capricorn i and blade. Here is the story of a remarkable dynasty of makeup geniuses. Their makeup looks defined the era, and it was without doubt the age of glamour. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. From rocky to star trek the amazing creations of hollywoods michael westmore by michael westmore and jake page 1 jul 2020 4. A gold, foilcovered gold book was available for each type. Somewhere, i have westmores response to a fan letter i mailed him in the mid90s.
In hollywoods heyday, almost every major studio had a westmore heading up the makeup. Georges greater contribution, though, may have been in fathering six sons, all of whom went into makeup design. He won the academy award for makeup in 1985 for his work on the film mask. The westmores of hollywood by frank westmore goodreads. To wear makeup, to apply makeup for a living has its own colorful ways and benefits. He also worked at triangle, but soon was freelancing across the major studios. Michael westmore was, in his own words, the makeup creator and supervisor of everything star trek for 18 years. With a big merry discount on all our vintage tutorial books. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
A complete 1950s guide to vintage makeup, hairstyling. This is enjoyable memoir that begins with a history of the westmore family. History makeup actor, film, movie, name, cinema, scene. Makeup master westmore is a crossword puzzle clue that we. Sep 01, 2011 the union makes sense, since empire has been a leader in cosmetology education since 1935. Since january 2006, the museums operations have been separate from the makeup academy in an effort to offer more specialized care and attention to the specific. Walter james westmore 190673, known as wally, headed the makeup department at paramount studios for 41 years 192667. Makeup master westmore is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted 1 time. Without this book, the family history might be lost. The westmore brothers are legendary in american cinema history for doing the hair and cosmetics of the greatest film stars of the period. Michaels career has not been without its rewards as he has been the recipient of a record 42 emmy nominations and gifted with 9 statuettes.
The westmore family is a prominent family in hollywood makeup. Since the 1920s, the westmore family has served the entertainment industry as some of the greatest practitioners of makeup artistry. Their knowledge of beautymakeup made them industry leaders and pioneers in the. Michael george westmore i born march 22, 1938 is an american makeup artist best known for his work in various star trek productions, winning nine emmy awards, and is a member of the westmore family. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading makeup man. Mar 01, 2017 michael westmore heard it for years and years and years. From rocky to star trek the amazing creations of hollywoods michael. Dec 19, 2018 glamour daze wishes you a merry christmas. The father george founded the first movie makeup department in history in 1917. To teach is to touch the future, we also aim to touch the world via the internet. From rocky to star trek the amazing creations of hollywoods michael westmore. Jake page was the founding editor of doubledays natural history press, as well as editorial director of natural history magazine and science editor of smithsonian magazine. Since 1917, almost every major studio had a westmore supervising their makeup departments.
From rocky to star trek the amazing creations of hollywoods michael westmore, and more on. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. Still, the westmore academy at empire comes with its own unique little history, ingrained in the spirit of hollywood. Michael westmore books list of books by author michael westmore. Westmore shares his when i was a teenager, i strongly considered becoming a special effects makeup artist. These 1940s makeup tutorial books are included in our bargain bundle pack of vintage makeup tutorial books. From rocky to star trek the amazing creations of hollywoods michael westmore kindle edition by westmore, michael, page, jake.
The union makes sense, since empire has been a leader in cosmetology education since 1935. Westmore beauty book a complete 1950s guide to vintage. Beauty guides from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and the 1960s. Working in conjunction with his brothers, he founded both the house of westmore, a beauty salon that operated from the midthirties to 1965, and a house of westmore cosmetics company.
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