The Craft of Comedy: The 21st Century Edition Contributor(s): Seyler, Athene (Author), Barton, Robert (Editor), Haggard, Stephen (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415527244 ISBN-13: 9780415527248 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $47.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Theater - General |
Dewey: 792.23 |
LCCN: 2012026898 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.1" W x 7.7" (0.45 lbs) 176 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: "a work on the art and craft of comedy as important in its own way as works by Stanislavski and Chekhov" - Oxford Theatre Companion In 1939, a young, inexperienced actor wrote to a famous actress of his acquaintance, asking for advice on playing comedy. She responded enthusiastically, and they corresponded variously over the next year. The Craft of Comedy, a record of these exchanges, soon emerged as one of the few classic texts in the field of comedy acting. This major new edition takes a brilliant book and makes it better. Editor Robert Barton has devised extensive supplementary material, including:
Seyler's lucid guidance, and Barton's scrupulous editorship, ensure this legendary work's rightful status is restored: as one of the great practical guides to the craft of comedy, and an essential resource for actors and students of acting. |