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Kazan on Directing

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One of the best directors in film and theatre teaching what he knows. This book is nothing like most directing books that talk about various directing techniques. It's also not a book where someone else writes about Kazan directing. This book is much deeper than that. They are the notes that Kazan wrote himself and used for his plays and his movies. It's a great insightful look into his process and how he breaks down a script. You really get into his head. It's like having Kazan as a personal mentor giving you practical applications you can use, and you know they work.

Kazan On Directing is a must read for any director, writer or actor. It should be read again and again, serving not only as an historical account and insight into some of the greatest plays and films ever made, but as a tool for theater and film artists on how the greats work in this business. It is serves as a excellent example of how an artist's self examination, honest criticism and perspective on his or her work is essential to growth and excellence. Couldn't recommend this book more to anyone in the arts.
Tony Savant

Order this book. You won't be disappointed. It's like sitting in a directing class with the master. You get to read his personal notes and inner feelings about working with Brando, Leigh, T. Williams, A. Miller, Malden, Steiger and more! Not just memories from an older Kazan, but his thoughts while in rehearsal or on the set. Anyone who works with actors or aspires to direct, should read this wonderful book. Definitely five stars.