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"Extra" Work for Brain Surgeons [Spiral-bound]

Hollywood OS (Author)

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Publication Date: January 16, 2001

The 2001 edition of the leading directory for Background Actors. Inculdes a coupon for a FREE casting update.

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"The quiet actors or Extras don't have a lot of resources or how-to-books. These actors have a definite need for guidance since some of the newest actors to Los Angeles usually work as Extras. A relatively new guidebook, "EXTRA" WORK for brain surgeons, hopes to fill the information void. This Extra Guide's goal is to provide current information so talent can market themselves by knowing which extra agencies are casting which projects. The guide gives tips to the "green folk" about how to avoid being ripped off. Extra Work operates differently than Principal Work and this book provides you with valuable facts and information to give you the knowledge you need to be savvy in the world of Extras." -- GARY MARSH/ BREAKDOWN SERVICES

"It's nice to see such a NOBLE CAUSE becoming such a success!" -- DREW GRIFFIN/ - CBS NEWS, Special Assignment

"The EXCELLENT "EXTRA" WORK for brain surgeons - The Unofficial Overseers of the Background Community." -- THOMAS MILLS/ Columnist BACKSTAGE WEST/ DRAMALOGUE

"The most COMPREHENSIVE Publication for the working Background Performer on the News Stand. The work is out there and this informative guide gives you the knowledge to acquire the jobs as a professional." -- JEFFREY G. OLAN/ RAINBOW CASTING --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Hollywood Operating System is comprised of Angela Bertolino and Carla Lewis. Both Angela and Carla have worked in the Entertainment Industry since the 1980's and came to the realization that there was a need for current, honest, reliable and practical information for the aspiring Extra Performer. Having both experienced some of the "Hollywood Scams", Angela and Carla set out to help others find work and avoid the pitfalls.

Hollywood Operating System has been publishing "EXTRA" WORK for brain surgeons since May 1997. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

Spiral-bound: 382 pages
Publisher: Hollywood Operating System (January 16, 2001)
ISBN-10: 1893899071
ISBN-13: 978-1893899070

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,832,310 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Dont believe everything you read, November 30, 2001

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This review is from: "Extra" Work for Brain Surgeons (Spiral-bound)

The book is good, well worth the money for a beginning background actor. Use the phone numbers and addresses and general info but do not believe the 'reviews'. The company is not well respected in Hollywood. Just because they imply one company is good and another is bad does not make it true. Check out other books on the same subject as well as this one. It is worth buying but just don't believe everything you read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT PRIMER FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY, May 30, 2006

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This review is from: Extra Work for Brain Surgeons: A Hollywood OS Directory 24th Edition (Paperback)

I recently read the entertainment directory titled "EXTRA" WORK FOR BRAIN SURGEONS. This guide has it all for anyone who wants to get started in the entertainment industry by doing extra work. They help you avoid the scams and actually help you find legitimate work on real film and TV sets, many of the big-budget ones too. This is a really useful handbook for anyone wanting to break in to show business. And the author, ANGELA BERTOLINO, has a pretty interesting story: She started writing and self-publishing the book because she was scammed out of thousands of dollars trying to "make it" in Hollywood. She set out to disseminate the information she wished she had had access to when she was starting out.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best there is, November 5, 2006

Tod Thompson (La Crescenta, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Extra Work for Brain Surgeons: A Hollywood OS Directory 24th Edition (Paperback)

I worked as a background player (Extra) for the first 3 years of my retirement. Without "Extra Work for Brain Surgeons: A Hollywood OS Directory" by Angela Bertolino I would have been lost. This book is the best book ever written for those who want to be in the movies and don't know how to do it. You DO get your money's worth and more with this Informative and great book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute must-have for anyone pursuing work as an extra or getting an acting career off the ground
Now in an updated and expanded twenty-fourth edition, "Extra" Work for Brain Surgeons is a one-of-a-kind reference - an annual directory compiled especially for individuals... Read more

Published on August 10, 2006 by Midwest Book Review

1.0 out of 5 stars the best book ever
u guys out there this book here will help you become a extra or a movie star you should read it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Published on July 17, 2005 by Keith E. Smith

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Published on May 7, 2004 by Keith Johnson

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This book is packed with all the information a beginner in the entertainment industry needs. I got it as a gift from my aunt before I moved to LA -- and boy, how it has helped! Read more

Published on February 3, 2003 by Mark

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Tool for this Industry...Gives you Solid Information
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Published on February 25, 2001 by David Lothridge

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this book is the most helpful and honest book i have read when it comes to this industry. the women who are telling you all about the in and outs are histerical. Read more

Published on March 20, 2000 by lani l obrien-kulikoff

5.0 out of 5 stars It's worth it's wait in gold!
If you want to get into films as an extra, but don't know how, this book is all you need.It gives you all the agencies,addresses contacts; and whether or not their reputable.

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5.0 out of 5 stars the best show bussiness book ever!
This book is the key to open your succes in show bussiness I recomend it to anyone starting out in the bussiness.

Published on June 27, 1999

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