A Dream of Passion : The Development of the Method

Lee Strasberg
Plume Books
9780452261983
0-452-26198-8

The definitive source book on acting.Los Angeles Times Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Paul Newman, Dustin Hoffman, Dennis Hopper, Robert DeNiro, Marilyn Monroe, and Joanne Woodwardthese are only a few of the.

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many actors training in Method acting by the great and legendary Lee Strasberg. This revolutionary theory of actingdeveloped by Stanislavskiand continued by Strasberghas been a major influence on the art of acting in our time. During his last decade, Strasberg devoted himself to a work that would explain once and for all what The Method was and how it worked, as well as telling the story of its development and of the people involved with it. The result is a masterpiece of wisdom and guidance for anyone involved with the theater in any way. A must for young actorsfor old ones, too, for that matter.Paul Newman An exploration of the creative process that will reward all who are interested in the nature of inspiration.Library Journal An important cultural document.Booklist