How to Sell Yourself as an Actor: from New York to Los Angeles (and everywhere in between!) [Paperback]

K Callan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 4, 2008

Actors must think of themselves as products to be sold because show business is about making money: art is extra. For beginning and veteran actors in big cities or small towns, this new, expanded, 6th Edition offers organized nuts and bolts information vital to success.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This tough little book makes it clear that an actor in America is a small businessman selling a product that nobody particularly wants. Sitting around waiting for somebody to place an order won't do. Author K Callan shows the young actor how to maintain dignity while merchandising the product." -- The Los Angeles Times

About the Author

has a long and varied career including memorable roles in film, TV, Broadway and off-Broadway: Joe, The Onion Field, Frankie and Johnny, An American Gigolo and most recently, Midnight Clear.

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Sweden Press; 6 edition (May 4, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 187835521X
• ISBN-13: 978-1878355218
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #854,930 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing book for anybody in the entertainment industry, October 5, 2008

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Tyrone "Blue_Ibiza" (LOS Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Sell Yourself as an Actor: from New York to Los Angeles (and everywhere in between!) (Paperback)

I read K Callan other book, the LA agent book. And was totally amazed with her writing and insight in this industry. I have been out in LA now for 2 years doing the acting thing. Her book has given me a new insight on how to get myself noticed in this industry and to also really think of why I decided to go into this profession. A must read.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, because the key word to having a career is "sell", August 14, 2008

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Brian Laesch, Author of "The Verge of Psy... (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Sell Yourself as an Actor: from New York to Los Angeles (and everywhere in between!) (Paperback)

Don't call successful actors "sellouts." Everybody has to earn a living. This book is a great reference that will show you how to really sell and market yourself as an actor. Rather than just throwing some stuff out there and seeing if it sticks.

I highly recommend this book if you are an aspiring actor, looking for a real career.