[DOC] On Method Acting: The Classic Actor's Guide to the Stanislavsky Technique as Practiced at the Actors Studio by Edward Dwight Easty in Arts-Photography

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great book for the money....By Lowell E. Hayenga"On Method Acting" was the first book out of dozens I bought that actually still held in the four cornerstones of this approach as developed by Stanislovski and Strasberg. Those being observation. focus. sense memory. affective memory and intense concentration holding the corners together. The true Method simply is not the method without these four cornerstones which sometimes takes years to master. For the money. this small book gives the novice a good sound understanding of this unorthodox approach. How many people gain 55 pounds for one scene. How many file their own teeth down rather than wear false ones and how many can be in character 24/7 from the conception of the films beginnings to its final days in post. Method actors are the REAL actors! This book follows around the roots of the "Methods" first attempt moving from stage to screen and gives a little insight into the insanity that it truly takes to be a "Method."A very good book for a very nice price.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. THE Method Acting BookBy A. C.If you want to understand what Method Acting really is. this is the book. It both explains the concepts of the Method and gives you exercises to learn the technique. It was recommended to me by a teacher who taught acting alongside Lee Strasberg.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Extremely articulate with a lot of personal perspective examples ...By ShayExtremely articulate with a lot of personal perspective examples. a bit pretentious. if seeking an instructive acting book. If you have an artistic passion for reading peoples views feelings on the realm/history of acting than it can be inspiring.