by Constantin Stanislavski (Author), Constantin Stanislavski (Author), Elizabeth Reynolds Hapgood (Author)
In his most famous book, An Actor Prepares, Stanislavski dealt with the imaginative processes. In the second book, Building a Character, he deals with the physical realisation of character on the stage, expressions, movement and speech etc. It is a book in which every theory is inextricably bound up with practice - a perfect handbook to the physical art of acting. The work of Stanislavski has inspired generations of actors and trainers. This edition, now reprinted with a new cover at a more accessible price, has stood the test of time for actors all over the world and was the original English language translation. A classic text for every actors library. An Actor must work all his life, cultivate his mind, train his talents systematically, develop his character; he may never despair and never relinquish this main pupose - to love his art with all his strength and love it unselfishly. (Constantin Stanislavski)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 304
Edition: Rev Ed
Publisher: Methuen Drama
Published: 14 Mar 2008
ISBN 10: 1408100053
ISBN 13: 9781408100059
Book Overview: Outlines Stanislavski's physical theories Presented as a drama class lesson An inspirational book intended to challenge the student's imagination