An Actor's Handbook
An Alphabetical Arrangement of Concise Statements on Aspects of Acting, Reissue of first edition
Published on 22. April 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-87830-181-2 (ISBN)
Description
This is the classic lexicon of Stanislavski's most important concepts, all in the master's own words. Upon its publication in 1963, An Actor's Handbook quickly established itself as an essential guide for actors and directors. Culling key passages from Stanislavski's vast output, this book covers more than one hundred and fifty key concepts, among them 'Improvisation', 'External Technique', 'Magic If', 'Imaginary Objects', 'Discipline', 'What Is My System?' and 'Stage Fright'.
This reissued, attractively packaged edition will be an essential book for any performer.
This reissued, attractively packaged edition will be an essential book for any performer.
Reviews / Votes
"An Actor's Handbook is part of the equipment of every man [and woman] of the theatre, because it deals with all the problems of creative acting. . . . Stanislavski does not invite you to subservient awe, but to deep understanding, initiative, revision and progress." -- Michel Saint-Denis". . . a basic part of any theatre library." -- LosAngeles Times
More details
Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional Practice & Development
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 187 mm
Width: 107 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
127 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87830-181-2 (9780878301812)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Elizabeth Reynolds Hapgood
An Actor's Handbook
An Alphabetical Arrangement of Concise Statements on Aspects of Acting, Reissue of first edition
E-Book
07/2020
1st Edition
Routledge
€41.99
Available for download
Elizabeth Reynolds Hapgood
An Actor's Handbook
An Alphabetical Arrangement of Concise Statements on Aspects of Acting, Reissue of first edition
E-Book
07/2020
1st Edition
Routledge
€41.99
Available for download
Person
Constantin Stanislavski, the most important director and acting teacher of the twentieth century, inspired the "Method" as well as thousands of performers worldwide. Elizabeth Reynolds Hapgood was his principal translator.
Content
Foreword by the Editor, Alphabetical listing from 'Accentuation' to 'What is my System?'