Speak Without Fear
Ivy Naidstadt
In our age of impersonal electronic communication, the ability
to speak before an audience is becoming increasingly important; however,
for many people public speaking is a chore marked by overwhelming anxiety.
Fear not, for Speak Without Fear offers a unique, practical
process which is proven to help you become a powerful oral communicator.
Hardcover, 211 pp. $38.95.
Talking Funny For Money: An Introduction to the Cartoon/Character/Looping Area
of Voice-Overs
Pamela Lewis
Based on Pamela Lewis's popular program of the same name, Talking
Funny for
Money is a two-CD voice-over workshop (which includes demos by professional
voice-over performers), with an exercise manual and companion text. If you've
ever considered putting your unique voice to work, then buy this book: it will
show you how! Softcover,
215 pp. $34.95.
Film, Broadcast & e-Media Coaching
Essays on Voice and Speech
This collection of 67 articles, by experts from around the world,
focuses on the theme of coaching actors for performances in film,
broadcast and e-media. Softcover, 334 pp. $47.95.
Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary
Daniel Jones
This 16th edition of Daniel Jones' classic pronounciation guide includes over 80,000
entries, 215,000 pronounciations, full coverage of British and North American pronounciation,
useful information on key pronounciation issues, and much more. Softcover 606 pp.
$42.99.
VO: Tales and Techniques of a Voice-Over Actor
Harlan Hogan
One of the country's top voice-over talents shares his secrets of success in this
insider's guide to the industry. Actors, broadcasters, and anyone who has longed
to earn a living by speaking into a microphone will cherish this insightful and often
hilarious glimpse the business. Softcover, 249 pp. $31.95.
 The Art of Voice Acting:
The Craft and Business of Performing for Voice-Over
James Alburger
The Art of Voice Acting introduces performance techniques and offers many
useful tips, emphasizing that the performer must see him/herself as an actor, and
all material as a story in which he/she plays a role. Included is a large section
presenting a variety of scripts for the reader to practice with. This book takes
readers step-by-step through a recording session, discussing the wide variety of
equipment set-ups, and some of the difficulties they are likely to encounter. This
book also introduces performers to the business of voice work, including working
with talent and casting agents, preparing the demo tape, and getting that tape into
the hands of those likely to be hiring. It also discusses the variety of work available
and how to find it as well as career management tips, such as working with a personal
agent and keeping detailed records. $32.95.
Word of Mouth
Susan Blu and Molly Ann Mullin
The revised edition of the best-selling guide to voice-over excellence. $20.95.
The Right to Speak: Working with the Voice
Patsy Rodenberg
Teaches the use of the voice by engaging the
heart, mind and body. $22.99.
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