David Allen. Illustrated by Jeff Fallow.

Stanislavski was the first person to develop a cogent and practical system of acting. He remains the most important influence on actor training today. And yet many of his ideas are little known and even misunderstood. Stanislavski For Beginners is both an invaluable guide to the Stanislavski system and a fascinating chronicle of his life. It shatters some common myths and misconceptions, and blows away the cobwebs, bringing his ideas vividly to life.