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Barbara Roisman Cooper presents interviews she personally conducted with more than twenty stars of film, television, and theatre. Held in intimate surroundings-including the actors' private homes and theatre dressing rooms between performances-these interviews provide readers with a rounded understanding of the creative process and the dedication required to develop a performance. . . .At nearly 400 pages and with an hefty index, this represents quite a body of work with 28 interviews. . . .The questions are theatrical, not in a wild sense but in the sense of trying to get to the nub of what these people see as 'acting', there are none of the celebrity and lifestyle questions that so often dominate interviews, these are the questions anyone who loves the art of theatre would want to ask .... and Barbara Cooper gets the sort of answers we want to hear. . . .[I]t is the content that counts in this interesting book. (UK Theatre Web)Rowman & Littlefield have published an absolutely delightful book of interviews with some of the leading lights of English actors. Written by Barbara Roisman Cooper, Great Britons of Stage and Screen in Conversation is the book as just exactly what you would think it would be, and so very, very much more. Books of this nature tend to fall into two groups: Academic, dry as dust dissertation on theory and technique; or, worse, gossip-filled fluff full of rumor and innuendo. Magically, this book seems to be a delightful self-examination of 22 British stage and screen celebrities of the last half a century. Each profile offers a short introduction followed by the performer’s most significant credits, both on the stage and screen. Questions cued by Cooper offer lovely autobiographical sketches, amazingly neither boring nor salacious, and the reader comes away with the warm feeling of actually chatting up these titans of theatre and cinema, which Cooper did, in intimate surroundings including the performers' private homes and dressing rooms between performances. . . .In nearly 400 pages, the wealth of experience and knowledge of the last century in the British entertainment world is dissected and discussed. For casual fan or rabid student, this book is not to be missed. (Examiner.com)For anyone with even a casual interest in the theatre, this collection of interviews is a must-read. The author’s conversations with leading lights of the British stage brim with insights into not only these gifted actors, but also the craft itself. Cooper’s cast is illustrious indeed. Among the players - Peggy Cummins, Sinead Cusack, Samantha Eggar, Stephen Fry, Julian Glover, Jeremy Irons, Sir Derek Jacobi, Felicity Kendal, Sir Ben Kingsley, Sir John Mills, Alfred Molina, Lynn Redgrave, Jean Simmons, Richard Todd and Michael York. Each found the lure of acting irresistible and remain thrilled by connecting with the texts, bringing the lines to life, whether penned by Shakespeare or Stoppard. Simon Callow compares discovering the nuances of a character to learning a foreign language. There are remembrances of collaborations, most often nurturing, occasionally antagonistic. And they reference such other theater legends as Laurence Olivier, Alec Guinness and Paul Scofield. Some interviewees touch on other intriguing aspects of their careers, such as Isla Blair’s recollections of working with Christopher Lee on a Hammer Dracula flick, as well as on-set interaction with Paul McCartney during 'A Hard Day’s Night.' Several of the subjects are known as screen stars, as well as stage greats, among them Dames Joan Collins and Angela Lansbury. But it’s the magic, mystery and majesty of the theatre that remains the focus. Though treading the boards can be terrifying, it can also be immensely exhilarating and satisfying. As Callow eloquently describes his profession/art to the author, 'We have it within us to summon up some of the energies of the universe and profoundly resonate with our fellow human beings.' Cooper has done her homework, so her questions open up a wealth of interesting areas. TCM’s Robert Osborne contributed an admiring foreword. Filled with juicy tidbits, thoughtful perspectives and colorful anecdotes galore, her book is a delight from start to finish. (Pop Culture Classics)I am more than happy to report that I have . . . received this fascinating book, which is just so easy to read. It feels as if the reader is sitting in on the interviews, listening to the subjects chatting away about their lengthy careers and co-workers – and it does not disappoint in any way. It brings us up to date with the likes of Peggy Cummins, Angela Lansbury and Joan Collins and once started, the book is very difficult to put down. All twenty two subjects are so different and the author's intelligent questions certainly bring out the best in them and I learned such a lot. I am therefore delighted to recommend this entertaining book to all MVM readers. (Movie Memories Magazine)

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About the Author

Barbara Roisman Cooper is a professional writer with more than fifty credits in various periodicals, including The Baker Street Journal and British Heritage. She is the coauthor of Straight from the Horse’s Mouth (Scarecrow, 2003) with Ronald Neame and Anna Lee: A Life on General Hospital and in Film (2007), with Anna Lee.Robert Osborne is the long-time host for Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and the author of 85 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards.Kevin Brownlow is a British film historian, filmmaker, and author. In 2010 he received an honorary Academy Award for his work in film preservation.

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Product details

Hardcover: 424 pages

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (October 1, 2015)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1442246200

ISBN-13: 978-1442246201

Product Dimensions:

6.4 x 133 x 9.4 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars

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#1,900,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

As a fan of the acting (craft) arts: movies, television, theatre, I look forward to reading about actors in a manner that has depth and gives me insights into the 'hows-and-whys' (creating the 'magic') of acting and stage and screen entertainment. In the book 'Great Britons of Stage and Screen', author Barbara Roisman Cooper (author of a wonderful memoir on Anna Lee, as well as an equally fine autobiography of Ron Neame) has created a wonderful book of interviews (twenty-two) with well known (and perhaps not quite yet so well known) talents of Great Britain (and in many cases, by extension, Hollywood.)Her book is structured in the form of conversations, and each interview has a nice flow and breezy read. What may surprise readers is how many actors interviewed by Cooper are indeed British, rather than what we may have thought - that they were American. We've all grown up seeing many of these actors on our television screen and our local movie theaters for so long over the many decades, that they have become as American as they are British (many still live in the Los Angeles area). Some are no longer with us, so having these interviews is a treasure of good fortune.The list of interviews is wide ranging and remarkable: Dame Angela Lansbury, Dame Joan Collins, Jean Simmons, Jeremy Irons, Sir Ben Kingsley, Sir John Mills, Lynn Redgrave, Samantha Eggar, Michael York and a host of others more well known to British audiences perhaps than US audiences, but fascinating nevertheless: Dame Eileen Atkins, Felicity Kendal, Sir Derek Jacobi,, Richard Todd, Alfred Molina and several more.Movie and theatre history unfolds in these interviews: Lynn Redgrave recalled visiting Vivien Leigh near the end of Leigh's life and becoming a founding member of the National Theatre with Laurence Olivier. Jean Simmons recalled working with the great directors: David Lean, Stanley Donen, and Otto Preminger; acting along side Charlton Heston, Marlon Brando, Rock Hudson and Barbara Stanwyck; socializing (with then husband Stuart Granger) with Cary Grant and his then wife Betsy Drake. Simmons also discussed the making of the movie 'Spartacus' and working with Stanley Kubrick and Kirk Douglas.Angela Lansbury is a treasure trove of knowledge and stories spanning the decades - the list is endless: Gaslight, George Cukor, State of the Union and Frank Capra, Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley. Joan Collins recalls working with Bette Davis in the Virgin Queen (not a great experience, to say the least!), replacing Marilyn Monroe in 'The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing' (the studio thought Marilyn at twenty-nine was too old!) Collins also recalls working with her leading men including Gene Kelly (loved working with him) and Orson Welles (she and co-star Lee Remick were both young actresses and they would cower in the corner and giggle as they watched Welles scream and yell at everyone on set!)Upon reading this book, not only did I enjoy learning more about many of my childhood idols and crushes, but I learned so much about British actors/actresses who may not have ventured very often 'across the pond' into the US - my new discovery, Felicity Kendal! My favorite chapter in the book is on Samantha Eggar - a childhood favorite of mine growing up and watching her movies on US television. I was so happy to read that she is doing well and living comfortably in the US: "I would never gossip or go to the posh restaurant. I think privacy is important. You can do your work, absolutely do your work and be private."The book contains a fine list of roles and credits for each actor/actress interviewed, and you'll find yourself referencing these lists over and over again. So many fascinating stories from these twenty-two conversations. As Robert Osborne, host of the US Cable Television channel TCM/Turner Classic Movies notes in the book's forward:"What comes out of this kind of information only surfaces when trust is accomplished by truth... Cooper, bless her, she's a pro, here for the long run to entertain."Indeed, An excellent book, for both reading enjoyment as well as reference guide. A welcome addition to my personal library and highly recommended.- MLP

Great Britons of Stage and Screen: In Conversation is a compilation of one-on-one interviews with nearly two dozen well-known and not-so-well-known actors, including Dame Angela Lansbury, Sir Ben Kingsley, Michael York, Jeremy Irons, and Felicity Kendal. These are in-depth interviews focusing on the actors’ careers and insight into their art (although some view it as a craft). The information is presented in a Q&A format that is both entertaining and educational. Great Britons is a book for those initiated in the genres of stage and screen, both large and small, as well as those in university environs who want to learn what it means to be an actor, with all its difficulties and rewards. The list of credits after each interview is worth the price of the book. Well worth delving into the 400+ pages.

Fascinating read, filled with professional and personal information from some of Great Britain’s finest actors, and their stories are relevant for today’s future actors. Barbara Cooper’s research prior to her interviews is extensive and her style of interviewing allowed her subjects to feel so comfortable they responded with clarity and honesty. This book is an important record for all those interested in recent history of theatre and film in Great Britain, as well as the United States.

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