Personally I find 'The Actor and the Target' by Declan Donnellan, to be one of the best acting books I've ever read. And that's one that I'd highly recommend.
The invisible actor by yoshi oida (who constantly collaborated with Peter brook). Brilliant focus on acting fundamentals from a non American & non European approach. Eye opening because he covers some aspects of how an actor prepares themselves & the space they work in, among other topics we might not even imagine to be important. There's also a big section on preparing the senses. Highly recommend it.
Valerie Clayman Pye’s UNEARTHING SHAKESPEARE is hands down the most accessible Shakespeare book I’ve ever encountered. Great actor tips and makes tackling the text super easy and clear.
I personally think Tony Barr acting for the camera is the best book for the beginner and a review for a professional.. This book makes acting so easy and understandable especially in film media 👍😘
I know this is an older video, but as another commenter pointed out, I'm surprised you left Caine's Acting in Film out. For sure, its focus isn't on technique, as much as it is technical advice, but it is still incredibly valuable for screen acting. Also, IMO, one of THE best books ever written about acting is Mamet's True & False. The overarching premise is simple... Focusing on feelings or mental states isn't a performers job. These things are impossible to control consistently. However, PHYSICAL ACTION can be, and from that, the illusion of a story can be illustrated. The life of a script (and character) is born out of action...nothing else.
I would replace Uta Hagen with Susan Batson's book. it's much more practical and clear but also inspiring. You also need Larry Moss's book. Intent To Live. It is also very helpful and a process. Thank you for the recommendation of the power of the actor.
My acting coach recommended Stella Adler's book, and also Jenna Fischer's autobiography An Actor's Tale. I devoured Jenna Fischer's book! It gave me so many crucial, helpful tips for me for beginning my journey.
Thanks so much for these incredible recommendations!!!🩵❤️🩵♥️♥️ I thoroughly enjoyed reading “ The Art of Acting “!!!🩷❤️🩷🩵💙💙💙💙 It’s truly an excellent book!!!!❤️❤️🩵♥️🩷🩵❤️❤️💙💜💜♥️♥️♥️💙 I also love Uta Hagen and her book “ Respect For Acting “!!!🩵🩵🩷💙❤️🩷🩷🩷🩷🩵❤️💙💙💙💙💙
Personally I find 'The Actor and the Target' by Declan Donnellan, to be one of the best acting books I've ever read. And that's one that I'd highly recommend.
Absolutely! That was the main book I studied at drama school - Declan is terrific
The invisible actor by yoshi oida (who constantly collaborated with Peter brook). Brilliant focus on acting fundamentals from a non American & non European approach. Eye opening because he covers some aspects of how an actor prepares themselves & the space they work in, among other topics we might not even imagine to be important. There's also a big section on preparing the senses. Highly recommend it.
Yes that is another awesome book!
Thanks for the great book recommendations. I'm for sure going to check out The Power of the Actor.
Thank you! And yes that is an awesome book - enjoy!
Chubbuck’s is one of my favorites too 🎉
For sure! Amazing book
Audition and The Power of the Actor are my favorites. Thanks for the recommendations!
Great to hear you’re a fan! Thanks for watching
I have 3 of them! Can’t wait to get the others. Thank you Andy
Valerie Clayman Pye’s UNEARTHING SHAKESPEARE is hands down the most accessible Shakespeare book I’ve ever encountered. Great actor tips and makes tackling the text super easy and clear.
Ohhh love a good Shakespeare recommendation. Currently reading What Happens in Hamlet by John Dover Wilson - loving it!
I personally think Tony Barr acting for the camera is the best book for the beginner and a review for a professional.. This book makes acting so easy and understandable especially in film media 👍😘
Ohh interesting thanks for the recommendation
Truth by Susan Batson and The Method Acting Exercises Handbook by Lola Cohen are really awesome too!
Love that book by Susan, not sure of the other one, but keen to check it out.
I know this is an older video, but as another commenter pointed out, I'm surprised you left Caine's Acting in Film out. For sure, its focus isn't on technique, as much as it is technical advice, but it is still incredibly valuable for screen acting.
Also, IMO, one of THE best books ever written about acting is Mamet's True & False. The overarching premise is simple...
Focusing on feelings or mental states isn't a performers job. These things are impossible to control consistently. However, PHYSICAL ACTION can be, and from that, the illusion of a story can be illustrated. The life of a script (and character) is born out of action...nothing else.
Love that book. And true and false. Had to pick 5 though! But great suggestions
Thanks so much Andy! These are great suggestions 🤍
Thanks Courtney!
Thank you Andy! Got myself all of them. Can't wait to get down to it
Oh that is amazing - let me know how you find them
I would replace Uta Hagen with Susan Batson's book. it's much more practical and clear but also inspiring.
You also need Larry Moss's book. Intent To Live. It is also very helpful and a process.
Thank you for the recommendation of the power of the actor.
Both great books!!!
Thanks for the great book recommendations, i am reading ACTING THE AUSTRALIAN WAY of PAUL PARKER
Thanx Andy for sharing your knowledge every time
Thank you for watching!
Ahh what a brilliant and useful video, thank you Andy!
Thanks Ellie - glad it was helpful!
ACTIONS is another great, for thesaurus’ing objectives
100% have you seen the interview with the author in StageMilk - amazing chat
@@StageMilkplz provide a link of that interview
@@Staywsam the interview with Larry is available on our TH-cam channel just hit the StageMilk icon!
By who?
My fav acting book is "An Acotr Prepares" from Konstantin Stanislavski
Yesss! That is the gold standard and really the foundation of many of the books I mention here
Two other treasures: Michael Caine's Acting in Film and Scott Sedita's The Eight Characters of Comedy
Caine almost made the list and great recommendation on the second one!
My acting coach recommended Stella Adler's book, and also Jenna Fischer's autobiography An Actor's Tale. I devoured Jenna Fischer's book! It gave me so many crucial, helpful tips for me for beginning my journey.
Stella’s work is amazing. Not too familiar with Jenna but will definitely look it her work a little more, thank you
Thanks brother ❤❤
The Art of Acting is really helpful I guess, great recommendations though ❤
Thank you! And yes as I say one of my all time favourites
For me The Power of the Actor!
Definitely one of the all time greats. Thanks for sharing!
'Respect for acting' must have would like to know more
Great acting book as is a challenge for the actor - her other major book. I would just have a read you’ll get a lot out of it
Thank you🙏
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank u ❤️
Glad it was helpful!!!
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Thanks for the support!
AUDITION is my Bible.
Such a great one! Thanks for sharing Sam - hope you’re well x
thank you❤
Thank you!
Thanks so much for these incredible recommendations!!!🩵❤️🩵♥️♥️
I thoroughly enjoyed reading “ The Art of Acting “!!!🩷❤️🩷🩵💙💙💙💙
It’s truly an excellent book!!!!❤️❤️🩵♥️🩷🩵❤️❤️💙💜💜♥️♥️♥️💙
I also love Uta Hagen and her book “ Respect For Acting “!!!🩵🩵🩷💙❤️🩷🩷🩷🩷🩵❤️💙💙💙💙💙
Thank you! Let me know how you find them!