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1	Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell more books like this by Amy Sohn After six wildly successful and critically acclaimed season, HBO's "Sex and the City" lowered its curtain with an extraordinary finale befitting its remarkable run. Now "Sex and the City," the first true comedy about sex and love from a female point of view (and the show that made cosmopolitans and designer shoes part of every single woman's night ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.97! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Groucho Letters: Letters from and to Groucho Marx more books like this by Groucho Marx Donated to the Library of Congress in the mid-1960s, Groucho Marx's correspondence was first crafted into this celebration of wit and wisdom in 1967. Reissued today with his original letters and humor intact, "The Groucho Letters" exposes one of the twentieth century's most beloved comedian's private insights into show biz, politics, business, and ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $8.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	Respect for Acting more books like this by Uta Hagen, Haskel Frankel "This fascinating and detailed book about acting is Miss Hagen's credo, the accumulated wisdom of her years spent in intimate communion with her art. It is at once the voicing of her exacting standards for herself and those she teaches, and an explanation of the means to the end. For those unable to avail themselves of her personal tutelage, her ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Inside Inside more books like this by James Lipton An intimate portrait of the award-winning TV show "Inside the Actor's Studio" as well as the show's founder and host, this book offers a unique glimpse into a star-bedecked world. see all copies from $6.24! new only from $7.50! \| first editions \| SVS
5	An Actor Prepares more books like this by Constantin Stanislavski, Elizabeth Reynolds Hapgood (Translator) "An Actor Prepares" is the first volume of Stanislavski's enduring trilogy on the art of acting. Fusing psychological realism and expressionism, his exploratory exercises teach actors to evoke past emotions that draw out their vulnerability. Stanislavski here introduces such concepts as the "magic if," "emotion memory," the "unbroken line" and ... see all copies from $2.99! new only from $14.69! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Dancing in the light more books like this by Shirley MacLaine Now, at a turning point in her life, comes her most revealing and exciting book yet. Outspoken, controversial, talented, and perceptive Shirley MacLaine now takes us on an intimate and fascinating personal odyssey. In 1984 she won an Oscar, starred on Broadway, wrote the best-selling Out on a Limb -- and turned fifty years old. At this ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.94! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Ginger My Story more books like this by Ginger Rogers The long-awaited autobiography from one of Hollywood's greatest stars. From the time she made her vaudeville debut at age 17, Ginger Rogers was destined to be a star. Now 73 films, hundreds of stage shows, and an Academy Award later, she tells the story of her fascinating life. 16 pages of photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Sanford Meisner on Acting more books like this by Sanford Meisner, Dennis Longwell, Sydney Pollack (Introduction by) A primer for aspiring and beginning actors, by one of the most renowned and beloved acting coaches in the U.S. Introduction by Sydney Pollack. see all copies from $5.50! new only from $8.64! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Audition: Everything an Actor Needs to Know to Get the Part more books like this by Michael Shurleff, Michael Shurtleff, Bob Fosse (Introduction by) This book offers advice on auditioning for aspiring actors. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
10	Acting; the first six lessons more books like this by Richard Boleslavsky A must-have for all acting students and professionals, this classic work is a treasury of wise observation about the art of acting, all wrapped up in six charming dialogues between a teacher and a student. see all copies from $6.08! new only from $17.26! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Acting One more books like this by Robert Cohen Used to teach beginning acting on more campuses than any other text, "Acting One" covers the basic elements of realistic acting in twenty-eight lessons - all based on experiential exercises. The text covers basic skills such as talking, listening, tactical interplay, physicalizing, building scenes, and making good choices. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.69! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Harpo speaks more books like this by Harpo Marx Funny and engaging, wise and poignant. see all copies from $11.75! new only from $12.37! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	A Practical Handbook for the Actor more books like this by Melissa Bruder Six working actors describe their methods and philosophies of the theater. All have worked with playwright David Mamet at the Goodman Theater in Chicago. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.36! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	True and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor more books like this by David Mamet A guide to the acting profession by a leading American playwright. He advises aspiring actors on topics such as judging a role, approaching the part, working with the playwright, undertaking auditions, and the relationship with agents and the business in general. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.35! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Me more books like this by Katharine Hepburn (Read by) In this candid memoir, four-time Academy Award-winner Katharine Hepburn reminisces about her idyllic childhood, her early days of stardom, and her passionate affair with Spencer Tracy. She shares the excitement of collaborating with Cary Grant and John Barrymore, and reveals the humiliation of being fired from her first acting job. More than 100 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Acting is Believing: A Basic Method more books like this by Charles McGaw Appropriate for any course in which students learn the basic principles of stage performance and acting, the Seventh Edition of this classic text builds on the strengths of the previous editions. Drawing on a wide range of dramatic materials, the author uses the Stanislavski method of acting as the unifying concept in the book. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.55! \| first editions
17 view cover	Audition: Everything an Actor Needs to Know to Get the Part more books like this by Michael Shurtleff, Bob Fosse (Introduction by) This book offers advice on auditioning for aspiring actors. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.65! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Hollywood Babylon: The Legendary Underground Classic of Hollywood's Darkest and Best Kept Secrets more books like this by Kenneth Anger "Hollywood Babylon" was originally published in Paris, and quickly became an underground legend. Not a word has been changed. Not a story omitted. Here is the hot, luscious plum of sizzling scandal that continues to shock the world. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.65! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Challenge for the Actor more books like this by Uta Hagen "Theoretically, the actor ought to be more sound in mind and body than other people, since he learns to understand the psychological problems of human beings when putting his own passions, his loves, fears, and rages to work in the service of the characters he plays. He will learn to face himself, to hide nothing from himself -- and to do so takes ... see all copies from $4.95! new only from $13.15! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Towards a Poor Theatre more books like this by Jerzy Grotowski In 1968, Jerzy Grotowski published his groundbreaking "Towards a Poor Theatre," a record of the theatrical investigations conducted at his experimental theater in Poland. This classic work on acting and performance is now available once again. In his preface to the original edition, Peter Brook wrote: "Grotowski is unique. Why? Because no one else ... see all copies from $3.85! new only from $18.63! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Creating a Role more books like this by Stanislavski see all copies from $6.46! new only from $10.90! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	To the actor; on the technique of acting. more books like this by Michael Chekhov How does an actor learn to: Call up emotion? Develop a character? Strengthen awareness? These are essential techniques for every actor, and Michael Chekhov's classic work To the Actor explains, clearly and concisely, how to develop them. Chekhov's simple and practical method - successfully used by professional actors all over the world - trains ... see all copies from $9.60! new only from $34.12! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Impro: Visation and the Theatre more books like this by Keith Johnstone, Johnstone Keith ""Impro" ought to be required reading not only for theatre people generally but also for teachers, educators, and students of all kinds and persuasions. Full of excellent good sense, actual observations and inspired assertions.--"CHOICE: Books for College Libraries." see all copies from $12.59! new only from $18.57! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Happy Trails: Our Life Story more books like this by Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Michael Stern The warmhearted, intimate story of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. From Roy's success with the Sons of the Pioneers to the couple's meeting, marriage, and rise to superstardom, "Happy Trails" decribes Roy's and Dale's professional trials and triumphs, and tells movingly of their personal tragedies, including the deaths of three of their children. 32 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.95! \| first editions
25 view cover	Improvisation for the Theater more books like this by Viola Spolin This work has inspired the work of countless actors, directors, and writers in theatre, television and film. Spolin's improvisational techniques have changed the very nature and practice of modern theatre. This third edition updates the more than 200 now-classic exercises and adds 30 new ones. It adds 30 traditional theatre games that are ... see all copies from $8.10! new only from $16.49! \| SVS

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