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LEE STRASBERG AT THE ACTOR'S STUDIO. Tape-Recorded Sessions, edited by Robert H. Hethmon. Illustrated from photographs
by Hethmon, Robert H. Editor
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- A near fine copy in a wonderful binding
- Seller
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Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
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About This Item
London: Jonathan Cape, 1966. First edition (UK). Hardcover. A near fine copy in a wonderful binding. This special copy has been finely bound for the publisher Tom Maschler bearing his personal bookplate especially designed for him by Quentin Blake. Original quarter leather patterned paper-covered boards with gilt titles in raised bands to spine and author's initials to the front cover, t.e.g. Lee Strasberg was the father of "Method acting" in America, he was also the artistic director of the Actors Studio, a stage director, a film actor and a major figure in world theater. As a master teacher, he guided several generations of actors, including Marlon Brando, James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. He revolutionized the art of acting and had a profound influence on performance in American theater and movies. "The Method" a system of vocal, physical and emotional excercises, was initiated in Russia by Constantin Stanislavsky; it encouraged the actor to use his psyche and subconscious in preparing for a role. Mr. Strasberg adapted it to the American theater, imposing his refinements, but always crediting Stanislavsky as his source. 428 pages with epilogue, appendix and index.
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- Bookseller
- Ed Smith Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 14495
- Title
- LEE STRASBERG AT THE ACTOR'S STUDIO. Tape-Recorded Sessions, edited by Robert H. Hethmon. Illustrated from photographs
- Author
- Hethmon, Robert H. Editor
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - A near fine copy in a wonderful binding
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition (UK)
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1966
- Keywords
- Method acting, Tom Maschler, Quentin Blake, Constantin Stanislavsky, Marlon Brando, theater, acting, James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Al Pacino, Robert de Niro, the Actors Studio
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About the Seller
Ed Smith Books
Biblio member since 2009
Bainbridge Island, Washington
About Ed Smith Books
Ed Smith Books specializes in better condition modern literary first editions, signed books, photographic monographs, screen and theater related material and pop culture. We offer appraisals for books and photographs. We are located a short ferry ride from downtown Seattle, WA on Bainbridge Island. Since 1985 (ABAA since 1995). Two authors we specialize in are Charles Bukowski and Hunter S Thompson. Open by appointment.
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