(Applause Books). Widely recognized as the most complete and rigorous text of its kind since it was first published in 1942; Speak With Distinction is an invaluable resource. It presents a comprehensive study of the sounds of Spoken English in their most important phonetic environments. This most recent revision also adds much material for comparisons of speech sounds; suggestions for accurate; efficient and conversational ways of combining the sounds into connected utterance; indications that foster a working knowledge of two dialects of speech (General American and what Mrs. Skinner called Good Speech for classic and elevated texts); and beginning material to show application of the principles of Good Speech to well-written texts. Some important additions to the book are the extensive Glossary and Index; abundant guides to pronunciations; new sections featuring such details as the complete "Ask-List" of words; a program for the elimination of glottal attacks of vowel and dipthong sounds; greatly expanded practice material of phrases and sentences; and an updated Chart showing several levels of phonetic transcription and spelling equivalents in current usage. Speak With Distinction can be used in several ways: as a primary educational textbook for both the beginning and advanced actor; as a supplementary textbook for teachers and students who have their own methods and agenda for study; and as a reference book for teachers; speech coaches and directors.
#1219735 in eBooks 1986-12-01 1986-12-01File Name: B00GQZPLZW
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful reproductions of backdrops used in Hollywood films and background on the artists that painted them.By Wayne KleinTerrific coffee table book that covers the art of the Hollywood backdrop; this book gives us large photos of the backdrops; blown up frames from the films that some of the best are featured in (from the 50s through today). The book also provides info on some of the artists that created these backdrops.Hollywood back in the day would often use backdrops for close up shots; cut always or to create n the studio a duplicate of the environment that we might see on location. Much of that type of work has been replaced with blue screen and CGI over the years so much of this art has been pushed to the side. These backdrops at their best were wonderfully detailed paintings. This book does an excellent job od documenting the best from the late 20th century and the early 21st.The seamless way that these paintings and their foreground stage dressings could create a seamless illusion often giving a fantasy sheen to many of these films. The book is printed on heavy; glossy paper and the book is well bound using the type of binding of typically expensive set books (which is entirely appropriate).Highly recommended2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Well Executed; Beautifully Written and Visually Delicious.By Rebekah LazaridisI was astounded when this book arrived in the mail. Its absolutely beautiful. The book has a sturdy canvas textured shell to protect it with an image of The Sound of Music on one side and The Wizard of Oz on the other. Immediately your eye goes right to the painted backdrop in those two photos. Solid design. The layout of the book is wonderfully executed with artist interviews; really strong writing that isnt dry but almost personal; unlike most of these big books youd collect.The main focus is the large stunning photography of behind the scenes shots from old Hollywood. The star of each photo is the backdrops themselves and thats where your eye goes first; not to the famous actor standing in front. Thats my favorite part about this book- scenic painters rarely get recognition (nor do they ask for it) but Im so excited that Richard Isackes and Karen Maness took the time to create a massive visual "standing ovation" to this profession.Buy this book. Buy it now. Youll not regret it.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Great book for movie and art loversBy JlpAwesome book with great photos of many old movies Ive seen. I had no idea these backdrops were painted.
