Constantin Stanislavsky's 'An Actor Prepares': A Guide to Enhancing Performance on the Stage

Mr Douglas Mullen: This is just an opinion on reading the book - not the content (it’s a classic for a reason so I won’t bore you with its impact on the art). The body copy of the book is in he American style - text is set in Sans Serif. The choice of typeface used is quite thin and the spacing & kerning are quite tight. This may cause some issues with legibility, as the UK style tends to use Serif for body copy - it reads smother. Just something that might be an issue for some.

United Kingdom on Oct 24, 2023

GKBGKB: The book is a gem. No doubts.

But the thing I was amused was the packing of the product which was more than perfect.
A gem is valuable if it reaches the readers in its original condition and the seller has taken 100% care of that.

I wish other sellers like Cocoblue retail who see books as a grocery item take notes from them.

Content 5🌟
Book Condition 5🌟
packing 5🌟
Seller 10🌟

India on Oct 10, 2023

Nacho de Gispert: I think thats the normal book but printed by amazon.

Canada on Oct 09, 2023

Sarah: "An Actor Prepares" by Konstantin Stanislavski is a masterpiece that continues to shape the world of acting and theater. It is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the art of performance, offering a rich blend of theory, practical exercises, and profound insights into the human psyche. Whether you're an aspiring actor, a theater enthusiast, or simply curious about the craft of acting, this book is a must-read that will forever change the way you perceive and appreciate the art of the stage.

United States on Sep 26, 2023

Ayusman: Great work!!!

India on Aug 23, 2023

AnkitaAnkita: Pages and cover quality is good and i received today so yeah pdhne ke baad pta chlega kesi h fingers🤞

India on Feb 02, 2023

Patooch: This hardback copy of a great and classic book arrived fast and in wonderful condition. Thanks!

United States on Jul 30, 2022

Lucy: I got to this book through my voice coach, who insisted I should read it. I had heard about Stanislavsky's technique before several times at music school and actors workshop, but I put it off as I was afraid it could be too technical. However, this book is an eye-opener, easy to follow, and the narrator's experience during his acting lessons and what he learned are very relatable as well.

United States on Nov 01, 2020

Patrick C: This book is an essential reference for anyone interested in understanding in depth acting techniques. Written as a story rather than a manual is makes it more pleasurable to read in that sense for people interested in the craft. However for someone looking for a fun read, this book might still see way too technical and delves into too much detail that may disinterest the casual reader

United States on Jan 22, 2018

M.S.: Its a rough read, to be completely honest. Its not exactly thrilling, but if youre an actor this is a must read. Stanislavski set the bar for modern day actors/acting, and his teachings at the very least must be studied by any aspiring actor. Now, if your looking for something interesting to read. and youre NOT interested in acting and theatre, this probably isn't for you. I love acting, and i bought this for my class, but i'm not a very focused reader and this was a battle to get through.
Physically, my copy was fine, i got a used one which i promplty spilled coffee all over and filled with highlights and notes ;) a personal touch i guess. Anyways, i'm very happy with my buy, the book was great quality, but its not for everyone.

United States on May 27, 2015