So You Want to Be a Film or TV Actor?
For many people, the word "actor" immediately brings on thoughts of fame, fortune, glamour and Hollywood. But, there is a lot more to the business than spotlights and red carpets. Those who truly understand the film and television industry know that achieving success as an actor, as with any career, comes with determination and hard work. Guiding readers through all the ins and outs of working in one of the most creative industries today, this book is the perfect introduction to becoming a working actor in stage, film or television.
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Careers in Film and Television series. This series provides an overview of the work actors, set designers, costumers, and makeup artists do. Readers may glean some useful facts from the descriptions of particular actors or productions; less information is provided about daily life in the industry. Boxed text is occasionally inserted into the middle of expositions on other topics. The visuals (mostly movie stills) are generally well chosen. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind., The Horn Book Guide Fall 2008