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Your Film Acting Career: How to Break into the Movies & TV & Survive in Hollywood (Paperback)

by M. K. Lewis (Author), Rosemary R. Lewis (Author)

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Paperback: 296 pages
Publisher: Gorham House Publishing; 4 Rev Exp edition (September 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0929149025
ISBN-13: 978-0929149028
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Your Film Acting Career, February 5, 2000

By	Josh Fulkerson (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This is an excellent book, not only does it teach the basics on how to survive in the show business,it is also very entertaining and very comical. I recommend this book to anyone who is thinking about becoming a professional actor/actress.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Guide to the L.A. Acting World, December 9, 1999

By	Sean Huze (Hollywood, CA) - See all my reviews

I recently moved to Los Angeles to further my acting career. Mr. Lewis' book was one of many I read on the subject prior to my move and was the only one that I've really followed since I've been here (6 whole months now!). It sounds kinda' "cheesy", but I followed his advice pretty much to the letter and am well on my way. It was a tremendous help in getting an agent and just "learning the ropes". I highly recommend this book to all newcomers to L.A. and any actor who is still struggling trying to figure out this town! Break a leg!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes the truth hurts, October 9, 2000

By	Bill Brown (Lake Monticello, VA USA) - See all my reviews

M.K. Lewis does a great job of getting you to understand the complexity of trying to make it in L.A. He gets you thinking about your commitment to acting by giving you a lot of truthful, upfront information about what it is really like trying to "survive in Hollywood". Having studied with M.K. in Santa Monica for 9 months, I can honestly say that he wants nothing more than success for those who read his book. Well worth a look!

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2.0 out of 5 stars Outdated!
Although this book has good information for someone starting out in Hollywood, it is VERY outdated and anyone reading it definately needs to read newer books on the same topic... Read more

Published 14 months ago by actressgirl

5.0 out of 5 stars A continual source of reference
When I moved to LA to start an acting career, this was the first book that I bought. Written with humor, and straight forward, to the point info, it answered all of my questions,... Read more

Published on September 13, 2005 by Max Andes

5.0 out of 5 stars good
Vey helpful. Also check out Twelve Step Plan to Becoming an Actor in LA. The combo is a nice start for those getting started

Published on February 20, 2004 by carl ginsburg

5.0 out of 5 stars THE best book for actor's!!
I am reading this in my acting class and it reminded me of a story my acting teacher told. I'll share it now. Read more

Published on February 12, 2004 by monkeytot

3.0 out of 5 stars O.K. but clearly for people with no experience
Hi - this book is great for someone who has almost no experience. If you have been acting for any period of time at all, you will know most of what is in the book. Read more

Published on April 8, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Credit cards at the ready
It tells you every single little detail of what you need to know!If you are thinking of moving to hollywood to do acting this book will tell you if it is the best thing to do. Read more

Published on May 24, 2000 by Belle

1.0 out of 5 stars this book did not help me i want to be an actor
I believe that this book was made just for money. there was no information that i could use in it.

Published on September 12, 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars this book did not help me i want to be an actor
I believe that this book was made just for money. there was no information that i could use in it.

Published on September 12, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for anyone thinking of an acting career
My name is Johnny Cann. I am a professional stuntman/actor/writer/director. Thanks to the information in this book I have over 100 film and television credits. Read more

Published on August 13, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars I have read this book and taken his acting lessons in l.a.
I think it really tells an actor how to prepare techncially to act in motion pictures, i used his techniques filming and they became second hand imformation, i highly recommend... Read more

Published on January 7, 1999

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