“An unqualified hit” (Library Journal) that offers behind-the-scenes close-ups of hundreds of celebrated artists— from the founder and host of Inside the Actors Studio.

“If you have watched the show, you’ll love this book... If you haven’t seen the show, you’ll love this book.”
—Billy Crystal

Inside the Actors Studio has brought more than 200 of the world’s most celebrated actors, directors, writers, and performing artists into 84 million homes in America and 125 countries around the world. Now host and creator James Lipton is offering readers a backstage pass to the award-winning series—and to his own amazing journey to its stage. “Great, colorful stories about every side of show business. James Lipton lets it all go; his openness about himself, and artists of all stripes, is refreshing.”
—Paul Newman

“Once in a blue moon a person comes along whose genuine interest in craft excites an artist, and rekindles his own interest in his craft. In these pages you’ll find out how James Lipton does it.”
—John Travolta

“Theatrical truths emerge and amusing anecdotes abound...A witty and engaging writer.”
—Publishers Weekly

James Lipton is the creator, executive producer, writer, and host of Inside the Actors Studio. He is also the author of the novel Mirrors, which was adapted to film, and the book and lyrics for two Broadway musicals.

Imprint: NAL Trade
Distributor: Penguin Group USA, Inc
Publication Date: 10-07-2008
Pages: 512
Measurements: 9.04in X 6.06in X 1.19in X 1.16lb