Books

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Don't miss out on Autographed copies of Casting Director Bonnie Gillespie's hit books:

Self-Managment for Actors: Getting Down to (Show) Business and Acting Q's.

Self-Managment for Actors: Getting Down to (Show) Business It's your career.
Why not manage yourself?

Actors are frequently on the quest for representation. You need a manager to help guide you through the process of becoming a working actor. Or do you? Self-Management for Actors will help you take control of your career from the business side of things. There is no secret method to succeeding in Hollywood. There is no password-entry system to join the Working Actor Club. What does exist is a simple, self-management concept that allows you to handle the business of your acting career without losing the ability to be a creative artist. Balance is key, and the tips in Self-Management for Actors will put you well on your way to having the best manager you deserve: yourself!
Now in an expanded third edition, including a new section on Advanced SMFA concepts and contributions from over 50 working professionals, Self-Management for Actors is Hollywood Grad School—in book form!

"A straightforward guide for actors. Strongly recommended!"
—James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review

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Acting Q's

Real conversations with working actors at all levels --Broadway darlings, feature film heartthrobs, commercial pitchmen, sitcom series regulars, standup comedians, and on-air personalities. These candid stories focus on the creative process and maintaining emotional balance in a difficult profession and are humorous and motivational. A photograph and biography accompany each first-person account. Includes:

* how they got their first agents

* how they prepare for roles

* who their favorite actors are

Acting Qs is both an inspirational volume for aspiring actors and a delightful peek into the personal lives of the actors whose work we know so well.

"Insightful interviews, commentary and anecdotes will inform and inspire even the most jaded showbiz type---whether it's from a name you recognize (eg Joy Behar) or someone whose face is so familiar but name doesn't ring a bell (Michael McManus). Learn and laugh from this well edited and always interesting actor's essential!"  Nelson Aspen, Author & Journalist.

A special treat for you or the Actor in your life!