Sanford Meisner on Acting by Sanford Meisner; Dennis Longwell (1987), Vintage/Random House. ISBN 0394750594.

First Edition, First Printing. Fine Soft Cover. Publisher's Note: A primer for aspiring and beginning actors, by one of the most renowned and beloved acting coaches in the U.S. Introduction by Sydney Pollack. This book, written in collaboration with Dennis Longwell, follows an acting class of eight men and eight women for fifteen months, beginning with the most rudimentary exercises and ending with affecting and polished scenes from contemporary American plays. Throughout these pages Meisner is delight--always empathizing with his students and urging them onward, provoking emotion, laughter, and growing technical mastery from his charges. With an introduction by Sydney Pollack, director of 'Out of Africa' and 'Tootsie,' who worked with Meisner for five years. 'This book should be read by anyone who wants to act or even appreciate what acting involves. Like Meisner's way of teaching, it is the straight goods.'--Arthur Miller 'If there is a key to good acting, this one is it, above all others. Actors, young and not so young, will find inspiration and excitement in this book.'--Gregory Peck + Publisher's page states A Vintage Original, August 1987, First Edition. Also has number line indicating First Printing. + Near Fine Condition, this book is not a remainder. Immaculately clean unmarked extremely tight pages to covers. This book has never been opened or read. + Covers flawless. + No jacket.

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