Actors on Guard is the most comprehensive and detailed book on the art of theatrical swordplay available today. It provides the reader with the historical, theoretical and practical basis for learning, practicing and presenting theatrical sword fights. Focusing specifically on the Elizabethan rapier and dagger (the most popular weapons used in stage fights), Actors on Guard provides actors, directors, teachers, stage managers and technicians the skills and knowledge essential to presenting safe and effective fights, both for stage and screen.
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Dale Anthony Girard is an award winning Fight Director with over 12 years' experience in the field. He is a senior member of the Society for American Fight Directors (SAFD), and one of only ten Fight Masters recognized by the SAFD in the United States. Mr. Girard spent five years on the faculty at the National Theatre Conservatory and is presently resident Fight Director for Yale's prestigious School of Drama and School of Music's Opera Program.
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Vendeur : Second Life Books, Inc., Lanesborough, MA, Etats-Unis
First Edition. 8vo, pp. 274. Index. Introduction by Brooks Atkinson. Illustrated. A nice copy in little worn dj. Includes pieces by Cornelia Otis Skinner and Ruth Gordon, plus list of officers, life members. N° de réf. du vendeur 24990
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Vendeur : Bear Bookshop, John Greenberg, Brattleboro, VT, Etats-Unis
274pp. Illustrated in black and white Introduction by Brooks Atkinson VG+/VG dj (light edge wears/tears). N° de réf. du vendeur 47110104
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Vendeur : G.J. Askins Bookseller, New Lebanon, NY, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. 1st Edition. 274 page hardcover history with illustrations. Inscribed to prior owner by author and also by Lillian Gish (an Officer of the fund when the book was published). Introduction by Brooks Atkinson and with Special Contributions by Ruth ordon, Nedda Harrigan Logan, Cornelia Otis Skinner and Jean Loggie. History plus Appendices with List of Officers, and List of Members.Index at rear. Unmarked, tight and clean. Inscribed by Author(s). N° de réf. du vendeur 541466
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Vendeur : Ground Zero Books, Ltd., Silver Spring, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : good, fair. First? Edition. First? Printing. 25 cm, 274, illus., DJ worn, soiled, and edge tears/chips, pencil erasure on front endpaper. Introduction by Brooks Atkinson. Special contributions by Ruth Gordon, Jean Loggie, Nedda Logan. N° de réf. du vendeur 37613
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Vendeur : Type Punch Matrix, Silver Spring, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : Near fine in near fine jacket. Etat de la jaquette : dj. First printing. First edition of this uncommon history, covering the first 90 years of the important performers' charitable organization. Inscribed by the author, Louis M. Simon with inscriptions and signatures from all additional, special contributors listed to title page including: Nedda Harrigan Logan, Jean Loggie, Ruth Gordon, and Cornelia Otis Skinner. Gordon won the 1969 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Rosemary's Baby. 9.25'' x 6.5''. Original brown cloth. Gilt lettering to spine. In original unclipped ($10.50) illustrated dust jacket. xiv, 274 pages. Inscribed by Simon in year of publication, with additional signatures from four named contributors to first endpaper: "For Jerome Schrettner - / A new friend but a good friend / of the Actors Fun. / Sincerely / Louis M. Simon / December 1972." Jacket with trace wear. Cloth bumped at lower right. Otherwise bright, clean, sharp. Signed. N° de réf. du vendeur 41505
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