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The Art of Voice Acting

The Craft and Business of Performing for Voiceover

by James R. Alburger ...

Now in its seventh edition, The Art of Voice Actingcovers all aspects of the craft and business of performing voiceover.Starting with the basics of voice acting, every aspect of the craft and business of performing voiceover is explained in detail, including how to get started, performing techniques, setting up a personal recording space, voiceover demos, the basics of running a voiceover business ... Read more

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Now in its seventh edition, The Art of Voice Actingcovers all aspects of the craft and business of performing voiceover.Starting with the basics of voice acting, every aspect of the craft and business of performing voiceover is explained in detail, including how to get started, performing techniques, setting up a personal recording space, voiceover demos, the basics of running a voiceover business
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Freeing the Natural Voice

Imagery and Art in the Practice of Voice and Language (Revised & Expanded)

by Kristin Linklater ...

Knowing how to connect language with breath and voice is a golden key to hang on the chain of the actor's craft!Linklater’s groundbreaking original Freeing the Natural Voice sold more than 100,000 copies. Now, revised and greatly expanded this edition has been eagerly adopted by Linklater students, selling 30,000 copies to date. Emphasizing the use of imagery and imagination in developing the art ... Read more

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Knowing how to connect language with breath and voice is a golden key to hang on the chain of the actor's craft!Linklater’s groundbreaking original Freeing the Natural Voice sold more than 100,000 copies. Now, revised and greatly expanded this edition has been eagerly adopted by Linklater students, selling 30,000 copies to date. Emphasizing the use of imagery and imagination in developing the art
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The Stanislavski System

The Professional Training of an Actor; Second Revised Edition

by Sonia Moore, John Gielgud ...

Practical tips, techniques, and exercises to help you become a better actorThis essential guide to the Stanislavski method has long been a favorite among acting students and teachers. This updated edition includes a revised section on the subtext of a role, along with detailed explanations of all the methods that actors in training have found indispensable for decades, including:• Emotional memory ... Read more

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Practical tips, techniques, and exercises to help you become a better actorThis essential guide to the Stanislavski method has long been a favorite among acting students and teachers. This updated edition includes a revised section on the subtext of a role, along with detailed explanations of all the methods that actors in training have found indispensable for decades, including:• Emotional memory
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Still The Beast is Feeding

The definitive guide to everything you need to know about the first 40 years of The Rocky Horror Show phenomenon, on both stage and screen.

by Rob Bagnall, Phil Barden ...

Born in a tiny attic theatre on a dark and stormy night in the Summer of 1973, The Rocky Horror Show was an immediate hit with audiences and critics alike, and a much-needed shot in the arm for London’s jaded theatre-scene.Four decades on, Richard O’Brien’s hilarious cross-dressing tribute to trashy B-movies, ’50s sci-fi, sexual liberation, gothic horror and rock ‘n’ roll has been seen in over 30 ... Read more

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Born in a tiny attic theatre on a dark and stormy night in the Summer of 1973, The Rocky Horror Show was an immediate hit with audiences and critics alike, and a much-needed shot in the arm for London’s jaded theatre-scene.Four decades on, Richard O’Brien’s hilarious cross-dressing tribute to trashy B-movies, ’50s sci-fi, sexual liberation, gothic horror and rock ‘n’ roll has been seen in over 30
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Four Screenplays

Studies in the American Screenplay: Thelma & Louise, Terminator 2, The Silence of the Lambs, and Dances with Wolves

by Syd Field ...

Yes, you can write a great screenplay. Let Syd Field show you how.“I based Like Water for Chocolate on what I learned in Syd's books. Before, I always felt structure imprisoned me, but what I learned was structure really freed me to focus on the story.”—Laura EsquivelTechnology is transforming the art and craft of screenwriting. How does the writer find new ways to tell a story with pictures, to ... Read more

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Yes, you can write a great screenplay. Let Syd Field show you how.“I based Like Water for Chocolate on what I learned in Syd's books. Before, I always felt structure imprisoned me, but what I learned was structure really freed me to focus on the story.”—Laura EsquivelTechnology is transforming the art and craft of screenwriting. How does the writer find new ways to tell a story with pictures, to
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The Back Stage Guide to Stage Management, 3rd Edition

Traditional and New Methods for Running a Show from First Rehearsal to Last Performance

by Thomas A. Kelly ...

The Most Widely Used Manual For Aspiring And Veteran Stage Managers - Now Revised and ExpandedThe next best thing to shadowing a Broadway stage manager, this detailed, behind-the-scenes book as been brought completely up to date. First published in 1991, it is widely used and has been lauded as the most comprehensive, educational book on stage management available. From preproduction planning and ... Read more

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The Most Widely Used Manual For Aspiring And Veteran Stage Managers - Now Revised and ExpandedThe next best thing to shadowing a Broadway stage manager, this detailed, behind-the-scenes book as been brought completely up to date. First published in 1991, it is widely used and has been lauded as the most comprehensive, educational book on stage management available. From preproduction planning and
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Welcome to Pawnee

Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation

by Jim O'Heir ...

“Filled with hilarious stories and sweet observations, Welcome to Pawnee is a book for any Parks and Rec fan. It’s funny and straight from the heart. Jim did a great job of not Jerry-ing this book.” — Amy Poehler"There is no one more qualified to write the definitive Parks & Rec book than the unbelievably hilarious, one-of-a-kind talent we all know & love: Tim—I mean Jim—O’Heir." — Adam ScottJim O ... Read more

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“Filled with hilarious stories and sweet observations, Welcome to Pawnee is a book for any Parks and Rec fan. It’s funny and straight from the heart. Jim did a great job of not Jerry-ing this book.” — Amy Poehler"There is no one more qualified to write the definitive Parks & Rec book than the unbelievably hilarious, one-of-a-kind talent we all know & love: Tim—I mean Jim—O’Heir." — Adam ScottJim O
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The Films of John Carpenter

by John Kenneth Muir ...

The films of John Carpenter cover a tremendous range and yet all bear his clear personal stamp. From the horrifying (Halloween) to the touching (Starman) to the controversial (The Thing) to the comic (Big Trouble in Little China), his films reflect a unique approach to filmmaking and singular views of humanity and American culture. This analysis of Carpenter's films includes a historical overview ... Read more

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The films of John Carpenter cover a tremendous range and yet all bear his clear personal stamp. From the horrifying (Halloween) to the touching (Starman) to the controversial (The Thing) to the comic (Big Trouble in Little China), his films reflect a unique approach to filmmaking and singular views of humanity and American culture. This analysis of Carpenter's films includes a historical overview
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The Intent to Live

Achieving Your True Potential as an Actor

by Larry Moss ...

“I call this book The Intent to Live because great actors don’t seem to be acting, they seem to be actually living.”–Larry Moss, from the IntroductionWhen Oscar-winning actors Helen Hunt and Hilary Swank accepted their Academy Awards, each credited Larry Moss’s guidance as key to their career-making performances. There is a two-year waiting list for his advanced acting classes. But now everyone ... Read more

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“I call this book The Intent to Live because great actors don’t seem to be acting, they seem to be actually living.”–Larry Moss, from the IntroductionWhen Oscar-winning actors Helen Hunt and Hilary Swank accepted their Academy Awards, each credited Larry Moss’s guidance as key to their career-making performances. There is a two-year waiting list for his advanced acting classes. But now everyone
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The Art of Frozen 2

by Disney Book Group ...

Through never-before-seen development art, character sketches, storyboards, and color scripts, The Art of Frozen 2 gives fans a front-row view of the vast creative effort behind the epic sequel to Frozen. Filled with gorgeous four-color images and fascinating facts and details from the production team, it's the ultimate insider's look. ... Read more

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Through never-before-seen development art, character sketches, storyboards, and color scripts, The Art of Frozen 2 gives fans a front-row view of the vast creative effort behind the epic sequel to Frozen. Filled with gorgeous four-color images and fascinating facts and details from the production team, it's the ultimate insider's look.
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Welcome to the O.C.

The Oral History

by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Alan Sepinwall ...

“A fascinating peek behind the making of a megahit, and a delightful bit of nostalgia for those of us who remember life before streaming TV.” —Town & CountryWelcome to the O.C., b*tch: it’s the definitive oral history of beloved TV show The O.C., from the show’s creators, featuring interviews with the cast and crew, providing a behind-the-scenes look into how the show was made, the ups and downs ... Read more

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“A fascinating peek behind the making of a megahit, and a delightful bit of nostalgia for those of us who remember life before streaming TV.” —Town & CountryWelcome to the O.C., b*tch: it’s the definitive oral history of beloved TV show The O.C., from the show’s creators, featuring interviews with the cast and crew, providing a behind-the-scenes look into how the show was made, the ups and downs
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Our Films Their Films

by Satyajit Ray ...

This book brings together Satyajit Rays major writings and talks on film makers, and presents them in two sections. Our Films is devoted mainly to his own experiences and contains many interesting anecdotes, but also has observations to offer on trends in Indian films. Their Films deals with some films abroad that have become landmarks in the history of cinemafrom the silent era to the present day ... Read more

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This book brings together Satyajit Rays major writings and talks on film makers, and presents them in two sections. Our Films is devoted mainly to his own experiences and contains many interesting anecdotes, but also has observations to offer on trends in Indian films. Their Films deals with some films abroad that have become landmarks in the history of cinemafrom the silent era to the present day
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Star Wars 100 Objects

Illuminating Items From a Galaxy Far, Far Away….

by Kristin Baver ...

100 objects that capture the excitement, mystery, and mythology of Star Wars.See how these artefacts, and many more, impacted key characters and events. From revered heirlooms such as Darth Vader's mask and the Skywalker lightsaber to a Tusken gaderffii stick and a clone trooper's helmet, each carefully chosen object has its own compelling story to tell.Presented chronologically, full-colour ... Read more

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100 objects that capture the excitement, mystery, and mythology of Star Wars.See how these artefacts, and many more, impacted key characters and events. From revered heirlooms such as Darth Vader's mask and the Skywalker lightsaber to a Tusken gaderffii stick and a clone trooper's helmet, each carefully chosen object has its own compelling story to tell.Presented chronologically, full-colour
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Stanislavski: An Introduction

by Jean Benedetti ...

Series series Performance Books
'A small jewel of a book, a knowleageable introduction to bothStanislavski's personal development and to the content and range of hiswritings' Theatre Journal'...shows the System to be a practical process - drama school students and actors will be grateful for it' Times Eductational Supplement'A carefully documented study of peak interest and value to every serious student of acting theory' ... Read more

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'A small jewel of a book, a knowleageable introduction to bothStanislavski's personal development and to the content and range of hiswritings' Theatre Journal'...shows the System to be a practical process - drama school students and actors will be grateful for it' Times Eductational Supplement'A carefully documented study of peak interest and value to every serious student of acting theory'
... Read more
Essentials of Screenwriting

The Art, Craft, and Business of Film and Television Writing

by Richard Walter ...

Hollywood's premier teacher of screenwriting shares the secrets of writing and selling successful screenplays in this perfect gift for aspiring screenwriters.Anyone fortunate enough to win a seat in Professor Richard Walter's legendary class at UCLA film school can be confident their career has just taken a quantum leap forward. His students have written more than ten projects for Steven Spielberg ... Read more

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Hollywood's premier teacher of screenwriting shares the secrets of writing and selling successful screenplays in this perfect gift for aspiring screenwriters.Anyone fortunate enough to win a seat in Professor Richard Walter's legendary class at UCLA film school can be confident their career has just taken a quantum leap forward. His students have written more than ten projects for Steven Spielberg
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Sondheim

His Life, His Shows, His Legacy

by Stephen M. Silverman ...

Lively, sophisticated, and filled with first-person tributes and glorious images, Sondheim: His Life, His Shows, His Legacy lifts the curtain on a Broadway legend. "Aside from Sondheim's own exceptional books...this may be the best coffee-table volume devoted to his work."(Shelf Awareness)Brimming with insights from a veritable Who's Who of Broadway Babies and complemented by more than two hundred ... Read more

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Lively, sophisticated, and filled with first-person tributes and glorious images, Sondheim: His Life, His Shows, His Legacy lifts the curtain on a Broadway legend. "Aside from Sondheim's own exceptional books...this may be the best coffee-table volume devoted to his work."(Shelf Awareness)Brimming with insights from a veritable Who's Who of Broadway Babies and complemented by more than two hundred
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Universal Horrors

The Studio's Classic Films, 1931-1946, 2d ed.

by John Brunas, Michael Brunas, Tom Weaver ...

Revised and updated since its first publication in 1990, this acclaimed critical survey covers the classic chillers produced by Universal Studios during the golden age of hollywood horror, 1931 through 1946.Trekking boldly through haunts and horrors from The Frankenstein Monster, The Wolf Man, *Count Dracula,*nd The Invisible Man, to The Mummy, Paula the Ape Woman, The Creeper, and The Inner ... Read more

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Revised and updated since its first publication in 1990, this acclaimed critical survey covers the classic chillers produced by Universal Studios during the golden age of hollywood horror, 1931 through 1946.Trekking boldly through haunts and horrors from The Frankenstein Monster, The Wolf Man, *Count Dracula,*nd The Invisible Man, to The Mummy, Paula the Ape Woman, The Creeper, and The Inner
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The Films of Randolph Scott

by Robert Nott ...

Reclusive American actor Randolph Scott, known for his subtle, dignified performances in almost 60 westerns, has been called the "most genuine Westerner." His career began in 1928 with the first of several bit parts; his first starring role was 1932's Heritage of the Desert. He fought in World War I, studying horsemanship, shooting, and bayoneting, and acted in a variety of films in every genre ... Read more

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Reclusive American actor Randolph Scott, known for his subtle, dignified performances in almost 60 westerns, has been called the "most genuine Westerner." His career began in 1928 with the first of several bit parts; his first starring role was 1932's Heritage of the Desert. He fought in World War I, studying horsemanship, shooting, and bayoneting, and acted in a variety of films in every genre
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Chick Flicks

Theories and Memories of the Feminist Film Movement

by B. Ruby Rich ...

If there was a moment during the sixties, seventies, or eighties that changed the history of the women’s film movement, B. Ruby Rich was there. Part journalistic chronicle, part memoir, and 100% pure cultural historical odyssey, Chick Flicks—with its definitive, the-way-it-was collection of essays—captures the birth and growth of feminist film as no other book has done.For over three decades Rich ... Read more

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If there was a moment during the sixties, seventies, or eighties that changed the history of the women’s film movement, B. Ruby Rich was there. Part journalistic chronicle, part memoir, and 100% pure cultural historical odyssey, Chick Flicks—with its definitive, the-way-it-was collection of essays—captures the birth and growth of feminist film as no other book has done.For over three decades Rich
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Text In Action

A Definitive Guide To Exploring Text In Rehearsal For Actors And Directors

by Cicely Berry ...

Following on from the widely acclaimed The Actor and the Text - which was addressed directly to the actor - Text in Action is drawn from Cicely's group work experiences, encompassing the viewpoint of the director as well. To begin with, the author explores language from a cultural and personal perspective. In these days of management jargon and internet technology are we losing touch with the ... Read more

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Following on from the widely acclaimed The Actor and the Text - which was addressed directly to the actor - Text in Action is drawn from Cicely's group work experiences, encompassing the viewpoint of the director as well. To begin with, the author explores language from a cultural and personal perspective. In these days of management jargon and internet technology are we losing touch with the
... Read more
How to Be a Working Actor, 5th Edition

The Insider's Guide to Finding Jobs in Theater, Film & Television

by Mari Lyn Henry, Lynne Rogers ...

The celebrated survival guide for the working actor - now completely updated and expanded with a foreword by Tony award-winning actor Joe Mantegna!Renowned for more than two decades as the most comprehensive resource for actors, How to Be a Working Actor is a must-read for achieving success in The Business. Now this "Bible of the Biz" has been completely revised and greatly expanded to address new ... Read more

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The celebrated survival guide for the working actor - now completely updated and expanded with a foreword by Tony award-winning actor Joe Mantegna!Renowned for more than two decades as the most comprehensive resource for actors, How to Be a Working Actor is a must-read for achieving success in The Business. Now this "Bible of the Biz" has been completely revised and greatly expanded to address new
... Read more
The Micro Budget Film Making Collection

by rodney cannon ...

The Best Selling Indie film making manuals. The books On Low Budget Film Making, On, Writing A Low Budget Screenplay and On Making A Found Footage Film all in one book.Featuring dozen of interviews with a whole new generation of micro budget film makers alongwith hands on advice on every aspect of film making in this new Dslr age. This set of books will take you from crafting a low budget ... Read more

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The Best Selling Indie film making manuals. The books On Low Budget Film Making, On, Writing A Low Budget Screenplay and On Making A Found Footage Film all in one book.Featuring dozen of interviews with a whole new generation of micro budget film makers alongwith hands on advice on every aspect of film making in this new Dslr age. This set of books will take you from crafting a low budget
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Casino d'hiver

by Dominique Besnehard, Jean-Pierre Lavoignat ...

Dominique Besnehard fêtera ses 60 ans début février 2014. A cette occasion, il nous livre l'histoire d'amour qu'il vit depuis toujours avec ces êtres étranges et fascinants du monde du spectacle. Entre confidences et anecdotes, ombres et lumières.C'est au casino d'Houlgate, en Normandie, dans les années 60, que tout a commencé. C'est là que Dominique Besnehard a découvert le cinéma et les actrices ... Read more

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Dominique Besnehard fêtera ses 60 ans début février 2014. A cette occasion, il nous livre l'histoire d'amour qu'il vit depuis toujours avec ces êtres étranges et fascinants du monde du spectacle. Entre confidences et anecdotes, ombres et lumières.C'est au casino d'Houlgate, en Normandie, dans les années 60, que tout a commencé. C'est là que Dominique Besnehard a découvert le cinéma et les actrices
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Easy Magic Tricks

25 Beginner Magic Tricks with Everyday Objects

by Sam Fury ...

Series series Close-up Magic
Teach Yourself 25 Easy Tricks with Everyday Objects!Imagine walking into any room and performing a variety of magic tricks with common objects that almost everyone has.In this book there are easy to learn tricks with coins, straws, pens, rings, and more.Amaze your friends and family, because these magic tricks are easy to learn and fun to perform.Get it now.Discover How to do Simple Magic Tricks.. ... Read more

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Teach Yourself 25 Easy Tricks with Everyday Objects!Imagine walking into any room and performing a variety of magic tricks with common objects that almost everyone has.In this book there are easy to learn tricks with coins, straws, pens, rings, and more.Amaze your friends and family, because these magic tricks are easy to learn and fun to perform.Get it now.Discover How to do Simple Magic Tricks..
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