| The Quotable Actor: 1001 Pearls of Wisdom from Actors Talking about Acting Contributor(s): DiMarco, Damon (Author) |
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ISBN: 1595800441 ISBN-13: 9781595800442 Publisher: Santa Monica Press OUR PRICE: $16.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference | Quotations - Performing Arts | Acting & Auditioning |
| Dewey: 792.028 |
| LCCN: 2009002319 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.10 lbs) 360 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Collecting advice, quotes, essays, and observations from hundreds of famous actors and highly regarded acting teachers, The Quotable Actor covers a wide range of topics on the art and history of acting. Entertaining, instructive, and informative, it is organized into specific, easy-to-search categories, such as On Why We Act; On Auditioning; On Struggling and Building a Career; and On Gender Differences and Aging in the Biz. From art and technique to business and lifestyle, entries include fascinating anecdotes and advice from some of the greatest actors in history: Marlon Brando commenting on the rehearsal process Meryl Streep's advice on building a character Al Pacino recalling what it was like to be a starving young artist Beauty tips from some of Hollywood's leading ladies Recollections of horrible auditions from A-list stars Musings from Jack Nicholson, Edwin Booth, and many others Additional contributors include Constantin Stanislavski, Daniel Day-Lewis, Ellen Burstyn, Julie Andrews, Paul Newman, and Peter O'Toole--providing insights into the actor's craft that are equally useful to young actors just starting out and accomplished professionals looking for inspiration in the words of peers. |