Acting and How to Be Good at It: The Second Edition

by Basil Hoffman

Two sisters, very different in attitude but both in search of the perfect man, are the heart of Sense and Sensibility . Sensible, restrained Elinor seems to have found a kindred spirit in Edward... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0971541027
• ISBN13: 9780971541023
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Ingenuity Press
• Length: 197 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Essential and Enduring

Basil Hoffman's new book "Acting and How to be good at it"is clear, comprehensive and a consistently great read for both aspiring and recognized members of the profession.His constant emphasis on precise analysis of the actor's job as shown, for instance, in his observations on Character Study make the book a sound investment in a manual for continuous and profitable use.

Oh God, this book makes me happy!

This is a wonderful book by one of America's leading character actors. Clear, funny, honest and easy to read. A great book for the working actor, the non-professional and even just the movie fan. Fascinating book about the process of acting by a man who's been doing it for years. You may not know his name but just look at that face! I remember seeing Basil Hoffman with the great Jack Warden and the great Martin Balsam in ALL THE PRESIDENTS MEN and watching him jog with the always terrific Donald Sutherland in ORDINARY PEOPLE. But to me, he will always be one of the joys in the under rated comedy classic, MY FAVORITE YEAR. Bravo, Basil!