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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

    $7.51 USD

  • Sanford Meisner on Acting

    by Sanford Meisner, Dennis Longwell ...
    Sanford Meisner was one of the best known and beloved teachers of acting in the country. This book follows one of his acting classes for fifteen months, beginning with the most rudimentary exercises and ending with affecting and polished scenes from contemporary American plays. Written in collaboration with Dennis Longwell, it is essential reading for beginning and professional actors alike. ... Read more

    $9.69 USD

  • 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

    $47.99 USD

  • Story

    Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting

    by Robert McKee ...

    $27.79 USD

  • 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

    $9.69 USD

  • The Complete Book of 1960s Broadway Musicals

    by Dan Dietz ...
    While the 1960s may have been a decade of significant upheaval in America, it was also one of the richest periods in musical theatre history. Shows produced on Broadway during this time include such classics as Bye, Bye Birdie; Cabaret; Camelot; Hello Dolly!; Fiddler on the Roof; How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying; Oliver!; and Man of La Mancha. Performers such as Dick Van Dyke, ... Read more

    $141.79 USD

  • The Complete Book of 1940s Broadway Musicals

    by Dan Dietz ...
    The debut of Oklahoma! in 1943 ushered in the modern era of Broadway musicals and was followed by a number of successes that have become beloved classics. Shows produced on Broadway during this decade include Annie Get Your Gun, Brigadoon, Carousel, Finian’s Rainbow, Pal Joey, On the Town, and South Pacific. Among the major performers of the decade were Alfred Drake, Gene Kelly, Mary Martin, and ... Read more

    $153.89 USD

  • Voices From Krypton

    by Edward Gross, Mark Waid ...
    Hailed as possibly the most comprehensive oral history of Superman to be committed to print, Voices From Krypton combines over 85 years of Superman's legacy into a sweeping tale of how the champion of the oppressed became one of the world's most recognizable pop culture icons.Not only does this epic collection include interviews with Superman favorites like Henry Cavill, Tom Welling, and Zack ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

  • A Critical History and Filmography of Toho's Godzilla Series, 2d ed.

    by David Kalat ...
    This thoroughly updated and revised critical account of the Godzilla movie franchise explores the fascinating story behind Japan's most famous movie monster and its development from black-and-white arthouse allegory to international commercial juggernaut. Reviled by critics but boasting a dedicated cult following, the films of the Godzilla franchise provide a unique window into the national ... Read more

    $16.39 USD

  • Book on Acting

    Improvisation Technique for the Professional Actor in Film, Theater, and Television

    by Stephen Book ...
    The ability to improvise a skilled performance while speaking scripted and memorized lines is of paramount importance to actors working in today’s film and television productions, which often allow very little if any rehearsal time. Through his innovative Improvisation Technique, Stephen Book shows the actor how to create a spontaneous performance by applying improvisation to traditional script ... Read more

    $24.95 USD

  • Petits Crimes et Grandes Intrigues

    Écrire un Roman

    by Sylvie Bardet ...
    Petits crimes et grandes intrigues est un livre sur l’écriture conçu de façon tout à fait inédite.L’auteure, afin de montrer comment se construit une intrigue, rédige pour la première fois « en direct » le synopsis détaillé d’un nouveau roman policier.Cette approche permet de mieux cerner le fonctionnement de l’effet papillon, dévoile les astuces pour éviter la page blanche et rappelle l ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • The Fangirl Life

    A Guide to All the Feels and Learning How to Deal

    by Kathleen Smith ...
    Are You a Fangirl?• Do you survive boring classes or meetings by imagining your favorite TV couple making out?• Have you posted a lengthy diatribe on the Internet defending a fictional character?• Have you gotten carsick from reading fan fiction on your smartphone?• Has Netflix presented you with the “Are you still watching?” button at least once?If you answered yes, you are a fangirl. (But you ... Read more

    $12.69 USD

  • British Thrillers, 1950-1979

    845 Films of Suspense, Mystery, Murder and Espionage

    by Franz Antony Clinton ...
    The three decades following WWII are considered the golden age of the British thriller film. Newer characters like James Bond, along with established icons such as Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple and The Saint, all contributed to the era's bountiful array of cinematic mystery, danger, excitement and suspense. For the first time, the extensive output of British thrillers from 1950 to 1979 is covered ... Read more

    $37.79 USD

  • Horror Films of the 1980s

    by John Kenneth Muir ...
    John Kenneth Muir is back! This time, the author of the acclaimed Horror Films of the 1970s turns his attention to 300 films from the 1980s. From horror franchises like Friday the 13th and Hellraiser to obscurities like The Children and The Boogens, Muir is our informative guide.Muir introduces the scope of the decade's horrors, and offers a history that draws parallels between current events and ... Read more

    $31.19 USD

  • 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

    $10.59 USD

  • 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 ... Read more

    $23.00 USD

  • 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

    $8.19 USD

  • 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

    $17.89 USD

  • 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

    Was $12.69 USD Now $5.29 USD

  • 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

    $9.19 USD

  • 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

    $18.49 USD

  • Voice Acting For Dummies

    by David Ciccarelli, Stephanie Ciccarelli ...
    Make a career out of your voice? Easy.Voice acting is like acting, but just using your voice! It's a unique career where the actor's voice can be heard worldwide-in commercials, on audiobooks, in animated movies, documentaries, online videos, telephone systems and much, much more. The point is to bring the written word to life with the human voice.With step-by-step explanations and an abundance of ... Read more

    $19.49 USD

  • Writing The Romantic Comedy, 20th Anniversary Expanded and Updated Edition

    The Art of Crafting Funny Love Stories for the Screen

    by Billy Mernit ...
    **“Writing the Romantic Comedy is so much fun to read it could pop a champagne cork.”**—Alexa Junge, writer and producer of FriendsRevised and expanded to celebrate a new generation of romantic comedies, Billy Mernit’s insightful look into the mechanics of writing Hollywood’s most enduring genre features case studies that reveal the screenwriting secrets behind classics new and old.**Whether you ... Read more

    $12.19 USD

  • 100 Great Operas And Their Stories

    Act-By-Act Synopses

    by Henry W. Simon ...
    An invaluable guide for both casual opera fans and aficionados, 100 Great Operas is perhaps the most comprehensive and enjoyable volume of opera stories ever written.From La Traviata to Aïda, from Carmen to Don Giovanni, here are the plots of the world’s best-loved operas, told in an engaging, picturesque, and readable manner. Written by noted opera authority Henry W. Simon, this distinctive ... Read more

    $7.39 USD