Designing with Light : An Introduction to Stage Lighting by J. Michael Gillette

This textbook, titled "Designing with Light: An Introduction to Stage Lighting" by J. Michael Gillette, offers a comprehensive guide to the art of stage lighting. It covers various subjects including theatrical techniques as well as fixtures, lighting controllers, color temperatures and gels, and the artistic expectations a lighting designer is expected to meet, making it an excellent resource for those interested in the field of design and theater.

Published by McGraw-Hill Higher Education in 1978, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to gain insight into the world of stage lighting.

This excellent book predates LED lighting, but the techniques, workload expectations and descriptions of interpretation and style are timeless.  Also an excellent source of technical knowledge, including knowing and using electricity in a theatrical environment.