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Accents

A Manual for Actors
Series: Limelight
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Accents by Robert Blumenfeld is a comprehensive reference manual offering detailed and authentic guidance on speaking in over 100 dialects. Covering a vast range of accents from regional US and British varieties to European, Middle Eastern, African, and Asian dialects, this revised edition expands on its predecessor by a third. Accompanied by two audio CDs, it is an essential tool for actors, linguists, and anyone interested in mastering accents with precision.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for actors, voice coaches, linguists, and language enthusiasts seeking practical instruction on diverse global accents.

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ACCENTS A MANUAL FOR ACTING AUDIO ONLINE REVISED EDITION

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

This practical reference manual, with its precise, authentic instructions on how to speak in more than 100 dialects, has established itself as the most useful and comprehensive guide to accents available, now increased by a third in this revised printing.

As before, the accents range from regional US and British dialects to European accents that include, among others, the Germanic, Slavic and Romance languages. Completing his around-the-world journey, the author then covers the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

Accents includes two audio CDs.

Series: Limelight

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780879109677

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2002

Country: United States

Imprint: Limelight Editions

Edition: Revised edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 585g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Robert Blumenfeld has been narrating books for 19 years and has recorded 280 fiction and non-fiction works.

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