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Great Acting Books

There are so many wonderful teachers who have written phenomenal books on the craft of acting. Learn from the greats. Stand on the shoulders of giants.

The shelf

Twelve to start with

Each link opens a search for the book, so you can pick the edition and the seller you like.

BookAuditionMichael Shurtleff. The famed Broadway and Hollywood casting director on everything an actor needs to know to get the part.Find it →BookSanford Meisner on ActingSanford Meisner and Dennis Longwell. The Meisner technique from the man himself.Find it →BookThe Intent to LiveLarry Moss. Achieving your true potential as an actor.Find it →BookActing in FilmMichael Caine. An actor's take on movie making.Find it →BookThe Art of ActingStella Adler. Compiled and edited by Howard Kissel, with a preface by Marlon Brando.Find it →BookRespect for ActingUta Hagen. With Haskel Frankel.Find it →BookAn Actor PreparesConstantin Stanislavski. The first of the three.Find it →BookBuilding a CharacterConstantin Stanislavski. The second.Find it →BookCreating a RoleConstantin Stanislavski. The third.Find it →BookThe Power of the ActorIvana Chubbuck. The Chubbuck technique, twelve steps from script to a living character.Find it →BookHow to Stop ActingHarold Guskin. With an introduction by Kevin Kline.Find it →BookTrue and FalseDavid Mamet. Heresy and common sense for the actor.Find it →

Kym's own

The Hollywood Survival Guide

BookThe Hollywood Survival Guide by Kym JacksonThe business side of acting, from the founder of SAS.Find it →