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To The Actor on the Technique of Acting' by famed Mid-Century Drama teacher, Michael Chhekov, is a First Edition (very … Read more To The Actor on the Technique of Acting' by famed Mid-Century Drama teacher, Michael Chhekov, is a First Edition (very early 1953 printing) from Harper & Brothers. The 201-page hardcover, in striking clipped dust jacket, includes a Preface by actor, Yul Brynner, and Mid- Century art by Nicolai Remisoff. The author, nephew of Anton Chekhov, was both actor, director and teacher. In a jacket blurb, actor Gregory Peck comments, "To The Actor' is by far, the best book that I have read on the subject of acting...." The book is in very good vintage condition.-clean, bright, unmarked (and giftable). The jacket, has a small chip on the bottom, left front, but is now protected by a mylar sleeve. This 72-year-old book, is a great reference today's for drama students and actors, and/or collectors of vintage books about acting techniques (including improvisation). The book will be sent, carefully packed, with tracking. See less
- Dimensions
- 5.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 8.26ʺH
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Army Green
- Condition Notes
- lightly foxed on first blank page; otherwise, clean & bright lightly foxed on first blank page; otherwise, clean & bright less
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