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Acting Class: Take a SeatActing Class: Take a Seat by Milton Katselas
Buy new: $23.07 / Used from: $21.06
This book is amazing.. It deals with Acting, but also other aspects of being a working actor (like the business side of acting (Katselas calls it Administration) and attitude. I loved it.
An Actor PreparesAn Actor Prepares by Constantin Stanislavski
Buy new: $15.61 / Used from: $4.00
While I'm not a strict Stanislavski disciple, it is really important to know what he has to say. So many modern techniques are based on Stanislavski and this book is a great intro into his writing.
Respect for ActingRespect for Acting by Uta Hagen
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $10.65
This is a classic and every actor should have this foundation.
The Fervent Years: The Group Theatre And The Thirties (Da Capo Paperback)The Fervent Years: The Group Theatre And The Thirties (Da Capo Paperback) by Harold Clurman
Buy new: $12.96 / Used from: $5.54
While not necessarily about acting, this book is about the formation of the Group Theatre--what ultimately became the basis for acting as we know it in this country. It's not a quick read, but it's incredibly inspirational and informative.