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An Agent Tells All Get an uncensored look at the business of acting from the perspective of a working Hollywood talent agent. Written in a frank and humorous tone, this book lays out a detailed business plan to help actors achieve their goals. More Info

Acting Out: Your Personal Coach to a Money-Making Career in Television Commercials Learn everything you need to know to get your commercial acting career going successfully in the right direction. This book explains the process of breaking into television commercials by providing how-to and how-not-to advice. More Info

How to Become a Successful Commercial Model Through his book, Aaron Marcus, a 19 year veteran of modeling and acting, provides ideas and techniques that can give any career a boost. If you are looking for a practical, realistic approach of how to get from here to there in the world of modeling, this book is a worthy investment. More Info

You Must Act! The Bible of Acting Success It has been called "The Acting Success Bible" and it's available instantly as a downloadable e-book. 'You Must Act!' reveals the methods that every money-making pro uses to make it to the top. These star-tested methods can be followed step-by-step to make you become a successful professional actor. More Info

Beginner Acting Books

Back To One: The Complete Movie Extra Guidebook Everything you need to begin acting with in the next 24 hours. Easy to read and follow, step-by-step guidebook that features insider tips, tid-bits and tricks on how anyone can get started and where to find the jobs. This 320 page book shows you the who, what, when, where and most of all how to get started.

"Extra" Work for Brain Surgeons This book is packed with all the information a beginner in the entertainment industry needs. It's an absolute MUST for anyone considering moving to LA to pursue an acting career.

Acting A to Z: The Young Person's Guide to a Stage or Screen Career A complete guide to acting terminology, as well as an introduction to how things work behind the scenes. Perfect for anyone new to the acting profession and a good refresher for those of us who've been at it for a while.

Your Film Acting Career: How to Break into the Movies & TV & Survive in Hollywood Contains excellent information about getting started in an acting career, but also includes advice on how to manage your career after you've become established.

How To Be A Working Actor: The Insider's Guide to Finding Jobs in Theater, Film, and Television Provides advice on getting started, tools of the trade, and information on the various regional markets.

Intermediate Acting Books

Smart Actors, Foolish Choices: A Self-Help Guide to Coping With the Emotional Stresses of the Business Acting, like any performing arts profession, can be extremely stressful and emotionally taxing. This book gives many insightful tips on how to deal with rejection, fear, and other anxieties that come with the job.

On Acting: Interviews with Actors Twenty actors talk about their craft, their training, and the complicated business of living as a professional actor. An inspiring look at the diversity and the similarities between a wide-ranging group of performers working in Britain and the USA on stage and screen.

Acting Professionally: Raw Facts About Careers in Acting This book focuses on the craft of acting as well as the business side, with tips on auditioning and how to best present yourself as an actor.

Non-Fiction / TV Tribute Books

Bewitched Forever: The Immortal Companion to Television's Most Magical Supernatural Situation Comedy The ultimate tribute to one of the most popular programs in TV history. It is loaded with little known facts, behind the scenes info and interviews with the cast and crew. Even if you're not a huge fan of Bewitched you'll find this a wonderful acting resource and a welcome addition to your library!

The Kung Fu Book of Caine: The Complete Guide to TV's First Mystical Eastern Western The complete guide to the incredibly popular 1970's TV series. It provides a behind-the-scenes look at the talented writers and actors who worked on the show. Also includes production info great for aspiring actors, writers, directors or anyone interested in how a TV show is created and brought to the screen.

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