Year of the King An Actor's Diary and Sketchbook

Name: Year of the King An Actor's Diary and Sketchbook
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ISBN: 9780879103354

ISBN-10: 0879103353

ISBN-13: 9780879103354

Edition: 20th 2006 (Anniversary)

Authors: Antony Sher

List price: $19.99

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In 1984 Antony Sher, hailed as "the most exciting actor of his generation" by the Observer, made his debut - on homemade crutches - as the infamous Richard III in the Royal Shakespeare Company production of the play. He would go on to win the Laurence Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for best actor. In his own words and sketches, he chronicles his personal and professional journey to this award-winning performance, from the moment he was offered the role to opening night, in the critically acclaimed book Year of the King, now available in this special 20th anniversary edition. From his brainstorm to use crutches to bring the king's deformity to life, to his research for the role, which…

Book details

List price: $19.99
Edition: 20th
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Publication date: 7/1/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 252
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English

Antony Sher was born in South Africa and shot to fame as an actor for the Richard III that is the subjest of his book, Year of the King . He has worked extensively in theatre, film and television and has published several novels, a book of his paintings and an autobiography, Beside Myself . His plays are published by Nick Hern Books. He was knighted in 2000.