{"product_id":"the-craft-of-comedy-the-21st-century-edition-9780415527248","title":"The Craft of Comedy: The 21st Century Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Athene Seyler\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Theater - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"a work on the art and craft of comedy as important in its own way as works by Stanislavski and Chekhov\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ci\u003eOxford Theatre Companion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1939, a young, inexperienced actor wrote to a famous actress of his acquaintance, asking for advice on playing comedy. She responded enthusiastically, and they corresponded variously over the next year. \u003ci\u003eThe Craft of Comedy\u003c\/i\u003e, a record of these exchanges, soon emerged as one of the few classic texts in the field of comedy acting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis major new edition takes a brilliant book and makes it better. Editor Robert Barton has devised extensive supplementary material, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn introduction to the correspondents, the culture of the time, and the evolution of their book;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummaries, definitions, and exercises and practice scenes for readers wishing to explore Athene Seyler's invaluable advice;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhotographs, additional essays by Seyler, and a guide to easily accessed video clips of her performing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeyler's lucid guidance, and Barton's scrupulous editorship, ensure this legendary work's rightful status is restored: as one of the great practical guides to the craft of comedy, and an essential resource for actors and students of acting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45236185727127,"sku":"9780415527248","price":3403.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780415527248.webp?v=1769212205","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-craft-of-comedy-the-21st-century-edition-9780415527248","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}