This is the classic lexicon of Stanislavski's most important concepts, all in the master's own words. Upon its publication in 1963, "An Actor's Handbook" quickly established itself as an essential guide for actors and directors. Culling key passages from Stanislavski's vast output, this book covers more than one hundred and fifty key concepts, among them "Improvisation," "External Technique," "Magic If," "Imaginary Objects," "Discipline," "What Is My System?" and "Stage Fright."