September 2006

All books are paperback unless stated otherwise.

ACCENTS — A MANUAL FOR ACTORS (revised and expanded edition)— Robert Blumefeld
With five printings in the three years since publication, Accents has established itself as the most useful and comprehensive guide to accents available. This practical reference manual, with its precise, authentic instructions on how to speak in more than 100 dialects, has now been increased in length by about a third. For the most part, the new pages offer additional exercises for the actor to gain more complete mastery of the accents included. The book is further enhanced by a second CD, on which the author performs more of the exercises, allowing you to hear what you must do with your voice and enunciation to produce the required sounds. ISBN 0 87910 967 X

THE ACTOR AND THE TEXT. Cicely Berry



Cicely Berry, Voice Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, addresses the problem of infusing life and meaning into words first encountered in print.

THE ACTOR SPEAKS — Voice and the Performer. Patsy Rodenburg. Foreword by Judi Dench
Beginning with what every first-year acting student faces in class and ending with what leading professional actors must achieve every night on the three stages of the Royal National Theatre, Patsy Rodenburg’s celebrated work as one of the world’s foremost voice and acting coaches is fully revealed in this thoughtful and inspirational book about the process of acting.

ALL THE WORDS ON STAGE — A Complete Pronunciation Dictionary for the plays of William Shakespeare. Louis Scheeder and Shane Ann Younts. ISBN 1 57525 214 7
AMERICAN DIALECTS — A Manual for Actors, Directors, and Writers. Lewis Herman and Marguerite Shalett Herman
This new paperback edition revises and enhances the famous companion volume Foreign Dialects. It examines representative dialects from every major section of the United States, combining a general history of each dialect with analysis of its vowel and consonant peculiarities, lilt, rhythm and grammar variations.

ANTHOLOGY OF BRITISH TONGUE TWISTERS. Ken Parkin
The first collection of the best traditional and new tongue twisters, divided into sections according to the oral exercise they are best suited to. Practical and instructive, but amusing too.



AN ATLAS OF ENGLISH DIALECTS. Second Edition. Clive Upton and J D A Widdowson.
Based on a Survey of English Dialects, the most extensive record of English regional speech, the Atlas is a fascinating and informative guide to the English language in England. The Atlas includes: 90 maps showing the regions in which particular words, phrases and pronunciations are used. Detailed commentaries explaining points of linguistic, historical and cultural interest. Explanations of linguistic terms, a bibliography for further reading, and a full index. ISBN 0 415 39233 0

THE ART OF VOICE-ACTING — The Craft and Business of Performing for Voice-over. Second Edition. CD included. James R. Alburger
The Art of Voice-Acting helps the student of voice-over build a successful career by offering a strong foundation in the basic principles and fundamental techniques of the business. From basic acting techniques, to exercises for keeping the voice in top condition, to marketing and promotion, this book covers it all. ISBN 0 240 80479 1

BREATH OF LIFE OR KISS OF DEATH? Your Voice and Your Presentation. Janet Howd
In the pages of Breath of Life or Kiss of Death? You will find how to get your voice and body to work for you, so that no matter what your accent or your stature — whether you stand up in front of a group of three or three thousand people — you will be able to compel attention and deliver a powerful message. ISBN 0 9514835 2 8

BROADCAST VOICE HANDBOOK. How to Polish Your On-Air Delivery. Third Edition. Anne S. Utterback, Ph.D. HB
The author is an internationally recognized Broadcast Voice Specialist and Stress Reduction Counsellor with over thirty years of experience. Her clients are from the major television networks, local affiliates, the Voice of America CNN and other television and radio stations throughout the United States and Canada. This Handbook is used extensively in newsrooms and university classrooms. ISBN 1 56625 153 2

CAN YOU HEAR ME AT THE BACK? A Handbook on Voice for All Who Teach. Caroline Cornish, Illustrations John H Bartlett, Foreword by Professor Ted Wragg
Caroline Cornish has a lifetime of experience helping new and experienced teachers get the best out of their ‘Stradivarius’. The reader is advised to pay heed to the ideas in this book for one very good reason. They work. Professor E C Wragg. From the Foreword to the First Edition ISBN 0 9526458 1 5

CARE OF THE PROFESSIONAL VOICE — D. Garfield Davies and Anthony F. Jahn.
A guide to voice management for singers, actors and professional voice users.
An introductory, practical guide for everyone who uses, or trains other use, their voice professionally, whether for acting, singing or public speaking.
This essential self-help resource gives the performer a good general understanding of the conditions — environmental and psychological as well as medical — that affect vocal performance, and offers clear practical advice on both treatment and prevention. ISBN 0 7136 6795 8

CLEAR SPEECH — Practical Speech Correction and Voice Improvement. Malcolm Morrison
Clear guidance is given to even the inexperienced reader to understand a particular problem in speech practice, with practical exercises to help bring about the correction required.

THE COMPLETE BOOK OF SPEECH COMMUNICATION — A Workbook of Ideas and Activities for Students of Speech and Theatre. Carol Marrs. Illustrated by Lafe Locke
Chapters include visual aid speeches; impromptu speaking; research speeches; storytelling; acting; non-verbal communication.

THE COMPLETE VOICE AND SPEECH WORKOUT — Edited by Janet Rogers
Book and CD. 74 Exercises for classroom and studio use.
In this workbook, you will receive all the materials you need to create your own personalised warm-up, as well as effective techniques for getting to know your voice and centering and releasing your voice. ISBN 1 55783 498 9

DIALECTS — Second Edition. Peter Trudgill.
Dialects introduces the many dialects of English spoken in the United Kingdom; reveals the key issues engaged with in dialectology; involves readers in collecting data; contains numerous illustrative maps; is written in a lively and engaging style, with information on "Posh" and "less posh" dialects and spotting your dialect area. ISBN 0 415 34262 5

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION HANDBOOK. John Caputo. Palosaari. Ken Pickering. Edited by John Nicholas
This book will be particularly useful to those who are undertaking assessment or an examination in communication or public speaking. Methods of effective communication are explored in a wide range of contexts and the reader is invited to participate in a programme of self-development. In addition, each section suggests how it can be used best — as some readers may wish to focus only on particular communication aspects like interpersonal skills or language and sound. ISBN 1 904557 13 9

EFFECTIVE SPEAKING: Communicating in Speech. Christopher Turk
This book provides the hard scientific information about audience psychology, text preparation, presentation methods, voice production, body language and persuasive advocacy, which will help would-be speakers improve their performance.

ENGLISH ACCENTS AND DIALECTS — An Introduction to Social and Regional Varieties of English in the British Isles. Arthur Hughes, Peter Trudgill, Dominic Watt
English Accents and Dialects is a unique introductory survey of the main regional and social varieties of English spoken in the UK and Ireland. Includes CD. ISBN 0 340 88718
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ENGLISH PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY. Daniel Jones. Edited by A. C. Gimson and Susan Ramsaran
A classic reference book for checking the pronunciation of a word. For all students and teachers of English. With or without CD

FILM, BROADCAST & E-MEDIA COACHING— and other contemporary issues in professional voice and speech training. Essays on Voice and Speech.
A Publication of Voice and Speech Trainers Association. Presented by the Voice and Speech Review. Edited by Rocco Dal Vera. ISBN 155783522 5

FINDING YOUR VOICE Barbara Houseman
Opening with helpful advice on how to use the book and how to prepare the body, the author then takes you step-by-step through the constituent elements that make up voice and speech. Each chapter starts with a brief introduction, then clearly and succinctly sets out a sequence of relevant exercises — accompanied by simple diagrams — ending with a summary of what you have just learned. ISBN 1-85459-659-4

FOR ALL OCCASIONS —Poems, Prose and Party Pieces for Reading Aloud. Compiled by Peter Barkworth
An anthology of just over 200 poems and prose pieces which go well when read aloud. Included are the authors inspired selections for Christmas, New year, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Armistice Day, Theatre Benefits, Church Concerts, Charity Do’s, Musical Evenings, Lunches and dinners, christenings Weddings, funerals, and Memorial Services, The Four Seasons and a bravura collection of show-off poems

FREEING THE NATURAL VOICE. Kristin Linklater
Useful for professional actors, student actors, teachers of acting, teachers of voice and speech and the interested lay person. It aims are to present a lucid view of the voice in the general context of human communication.

HEARING THE MEASURES — Shakespearean and Other Inflections. Selected essays by George T. Wright
A gathering of perceptive essays written over twenty-five years, this book by a distinguished scholar and poet helps is hear the measures poets use to conjure up strangeness, urgency, distance, surprise, the immediacy of speech, or the sounding of silence. ISBN 0 299 17194 9

IDEAL VOICE AND SPEECH TRAINING. Ken Parkin
How often teachers of speech must long to discover some fresh exercises — here is a book of exercises which have been proved in the author’s classes.

INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH — A Guide to the Varieties of Standard English. Peter Trudgill and Jean Hannah
International English is an informative and entertaining introduction to the main varieties of English spoken throughout the world. The fourth edition has been expanded and updated to add a new chapter on Caribbean English. ISBN 0 340 80834 9

THE JOY OF PHONETICS AND ACCENTS. Louis Colaianni
"A refreshing approach to speech training for actors ... highlights the very questionable ground upon which rules of ‘good speech’ have been based."

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD. An Actor’s Guide to Increased Dramatic Range Through Vocal Training. Revised and Enlarged Second Edition. Chuck Jones Foreword by Caymichael Patten.
Chuck Jones, a leading expert on voice training for actors, reveals his groundbreaking techniques clearly and concisely in this revised and expanded edition of a classic text. For any actor who wants to grow and develop, Make Your Voice Heard offers powerful, practical tools for connecting the voice to emotion and using the voice to create new levels of meaning. ISBN 0 8230 8370 5

THE NEED FOR WORDS — Voice and the Text. Patsy Rodenburg. Foreword by Anthony Sher.
"Playwrights, a complacent lot, tend to think that their text says it all. Grudgingly conceding the role of the director, they still think the words speak for themselves. They don’t, and in this excellent book [The Need for Words] Patsy Rodenburg shows why." Alan Bennett, playwright

ONE VOICE — Integrating Singing Technique and Theatre Voice Training. Joan Melton with Kenneth Tom
This book offers a course of study that integrates basic elements of singing technique into the whole range of theatre voice training. The physicality of Melton’s approach addresses all the issues of concern for professional voice users in any field. ISBN 0 325 00563 X

PERFORMANCE — Practical Examinations in Speech and Drama. Paul Ranger
The author, an experienced teacher and examiner of speech and drama, takes the reader step-by-step through the required preparation for verse-speaking, acting, and sight-reading.

THE PERFORMER’S VOICE. Realising Your Vocal Potential. Meribeth Bunch Dayme
The Performer’s Voice brings together the basic anatomy, physiology, technique, and performance skills required for the effective use of the voice. Simple exercises and observations provide practical application. Anatomically correct drawings support concise, direct explanations. Emphasising the infinite potential of the human voice, this practical book provides simple guidelines for using the voice healthily and imaginatively to create confident and compelling performances. ISBN 0 393 97993 8

PHONETICS — The Science of Speech. Martin J. Ball and Joan Rahilly
In their comprehensive new introduction to phonetics, Ball and Rahilly offer a detailed explanation of the process of speech production, from the anatomical initiation of sounds and their modification in the larynx, through to final articulation of the larynx, through to the final articulation of vowels and consonants in the oral and nasal tracts. Students are expertly guided from basic attempts to record speech sounds on paper, to more refined accounts of phonetic detail in speech.

THE PRONUNCIATION OF ENGLISH — A Workbook. Joanne Kenworthy
Despite the diversity, constant or essential features and processes underlie all varieties of spoken English. Joanne Kenworthy’s workbook focuses upon this "sound of English" and aims to show how it is produced and put to use by its many speakers.

THE RIGHT TO SPEAK — Working With the Voice. Patsy Rodenburg. Foreword by Ian McKellen
"Patsy Rodenburg is one of the handful of people in the world who understand that the use of the voice by actors and public speakers engages the heart, the mind and the body. " Richard Eyre, Director Royal National Theatre

SECRETS OF VOICE-OVER SUCCESS. Joan Baker. Foreword by David Hyde Pierce
This is an inspirational, real-world, practical hand-book that gives a complete picture of what it takes to launch a career in this field. Nineteen highly successful voice-over professionals share the tricks of the trade that they discovered along their journey to success. ISBN 1-59181-033-7.

SET YOUR VOICE FREE — How to Get the Singing or Speaking Voice You Want. Roger Love with Donna Frazier.
Instructional CD included
This internationally acclaimed vocal coach to an impressive list of top celebrities has pioneered a technique that effectively connects speakers and singers to parts of their voice they’ve never used before. Through the innovative techniques and enjoyable exercises in this book and accompanying CD, Love demonstrates how you can strengthen your "middle voice" and navigate smoothly through several octaves without pressure or strain. Set Your Voice Free holds the key to vocal success and satisfaction — it’s like professional voice lessons in book form. ISBN 0 316 44158 9

SINGING AND THE ACTOR. Gillyanne Kayes
The author takes the reader step by step through a practical training programme relevant to the modern singing actor and dancer. A variety of contemporary voice qualities including belting and twang are explained, with exercises for each topic.

SINGING PROFESSIONALLY — Studying Singing for Singers and Actors. Arabella Hong-Young
This technical handbook on studying singing provides what few others do: both a scientific basis and practical guide. In it, Arabella Hong-Young, who has been a singer for 60 years and a teacher for 40 years, explains the vocal apparatus and process in simple, comprehensive terms. She also offers extensive exercises to guide students through detailed steps in learning to sing. ISBN 0 325 00585 0

THE SINGING VOICE — AN OWNER’S MANUAL. Pat Wilson
This book will show you how to keep your voice in good trim and how to tackle the tough world of auditions, rehearsals, long runs, tours, sound studios and much more. It is full of hints and short-cuts which are essential to anyone embarking on a singing career. ISBN 1 85459 382 X

SINGING WITH YOUR OWN VOICE —A Practical guide to awakening and developing the hidden qualities in your own singing voice. Orlanda Cook
Singing with Your Own Voice is a comprehensive instruction manual, full of practical exercises. It aims to liberate the singing voice that is within each one of us. ISBN 1 85459 612 8

SPEAK TO INFLUENCE. How to Unlock the Hidden Power of Your Voice.
Susan Berkley.

SPEECH AND DRAMA HANDBOOK — Ann Jones and Robert Cheeseman
This speech and drama handbook is designed to provide practical advice to teachers and students preparing for Speech and Drama examinations … All elements to teaching approaches in speech and drama are carefully explored in this handbook. The topics include poetry and prose speaking, improvisation, prepared and sight reading, choral speaking, prepared and impromptu talks. ISBN 1 904557 15 5

SPEAK TO INFLUENCE — How to Unlock the Hidden Power of Your Voice. Susan Berkley
Achieve greater confidence and credibility by improving the sound of you voice. You will discover how easy it is to: speak without stress; project a polished professional image; have a warm, friendly voice that puts people at ease. ISBN 0 9664302 5 5

SPEAK WITH DISTINCTION — the Classic Skinner Method to Speech on the Stage. Edith Skinner. Edited by Lilene Mansell
Revised with new material added by Timothy Monich and Lilene Mansell.

SPEAKING SHAKESPEARE
Patsy Rodenburg
This essential new book from Britain’s leading voice coach goes to the heart of acting Shakespeare. Starting with the basics of verse-speaking through to the rehearsal of leading roles the author unlocks some of the greatest challenges that any actor will ever encounter.
ISBN 0 413 76270 X

SPEECH FOR THE SPEAKER — A Handbook for Effective Communication. John Miles-Brown
A simple, yet comprehensive guide to every aspect of voice and speech, designed to help speakers develop their oral skills and communicate with greater confidence. It contains a series of graded exercises and a selection of verse, prose and drama for
practice.

TALKING FOR BRITAIN. A Journey Through the Nation’s Dialects. Simon Elmes
From Geordie to Scouse, and from West Country to Estuary, Britain has an astonishingly rich and varied dialect tradition. Talking for Britain, which draws on the findings of the BBC’s Voices survey, shows that even now, in the twenty-first century, regional English is very much alive and well and constantly changing. HB ISBN 0-140-51562-3



TALKING FUNNY FOR MONEY — An Introduction to the Cartoon/Character/Looping Area of Voice-Overs. Pamela Lewis
A two-CD voice-over workshop (which includes demonstrations by professional voice-over performers), with an exercise manual and companion text. ISBN 1 55783 504 7

VO TALES AND TECHNIQUES OF A VOICE-OVER ACTOR. Harlan Hogan
The author shares his secrets of success in an 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 at the business. ISBN 1 58115 249 3

THE VOCAL VISION — Views on Voice. Edited by Marion Hampton and Barbara Acker
Twenty-four leading voice experts speak out on the changing role of voice on stage.

VOICE AND THE ACTOR. Cicely Berry. Foreword by Peter Brook
This book is the distillation of the author’s method of teaching voice production. It contains exercises to develop relaxation, breathing and muscular control. Although intended for actors this book will be of interest to anyone concerned with vocal control in their jobs and everyday life.

VOICE AND SPEECH IN THE THEATRE. J. Clifford Turner
Written primarily for the actor, this interesting book aims at perfection in stage diction. There are many original and ingenious exercises.

THE VOICE BOOK. For Everyone Who Wants to Make the Most of Their Voice. Michael McCallion
Michael McCallion taught voice at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and is one of the world’s leading voice teachers. This book is the result of over thirty-five years of practical work helping people in all walks of life, from performers to auctioneers, to release their voice potential. Whether you are a professional or amateur actor, a classical or popular singer, a teacher, a politician or public speaker, or need to present for business, church or college, The Voice Book will help you discover how to use your voice freely, powerfully and with pleasure. ISBN 0 571 19525 3

THE VOICE IN THE VIOLENCE — And Other Contemporary Issues in Professional Voice and Speech Training. Essays on Voice and Speech. A Publication of the Voice and Speech Trainers Association. Presented by the Voice and Speech Review. Edited by Rocco Dal Vera.
61 articles on contemporary issues in professional voice and speech coaching and training from all experts all over the world on the theme of vocal use in staged violence plus other topics. ISBN 1 55783 497 0

VOICE-OVER CONTACTS 2005 — OSBORNE PRODUCTION
Personal Contacts at Advertising Agencies, Production Studios, Film, T.V. and Video Production Companies, Multimedia Companies, Computer Games Companies, Television Broadcasting Companies, Independent Radio Stations, audio Books Producers. Over Four Hundred Entries.

VOICE-OVERS — A practical guide. Bernard Graham Shaw
Voice-Overs explains and teaches the skills of voicing radio and television commercials to actors at all levels of experience. A free CD includes backing tracks which can be used with the scripts in the book to make a demo tape. Contact addresses and Websites are listed. ISBN 0 7136 5369 8

YOUR VOICE AND HOW TO USE IT. Cicely Berry
Many people worry about how they sound to others, and this anxiety often prevents them expressing themselves as fully as they would wish. Cicely Berry’s book looks at the reasons for this anxiety and finds out, practically, what can be done about it.

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