What are some good books about acting, or acting technique?

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What are some good books about acting, or acting technique?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: (1) Stanislavsky's "An Actor Prepares".

Charlie Chaplin said, "Stanislavky's book, An Actor Prepares, helps all people to reach out for big dramatic art. It tells what an actor needs to rouse the inspiration he requires for expressing profound emotions."

Sir John Gielgud said, "This director found time to explain a thousand things that have always troubled actors and fascinated students." Gielgud is also quoted as saying, "Stanislavsky's now famous book is a contribution to the Theatre and its students all over the world."

(2) Antonin Artaud "The Theatre and Its Double"

(3) Jerzy Grotowski "Towards A Poor Theatre"

(4) John Willett "The Theatre of Bertolt Brecht".

(5) Bertolt Brecht "The Messingkauf Dialogues"

(6) Albert Hunt "Hopes of Great Happenings"

(7) John Arden "Presenting the Pretence"