xxii 362 pages, third impression. The covers' edges are lightly bumped and there is and ownership inscription on the front end paper, next to it a tiny stain, else clean, unmarked and solid. "A top-ranking director sets out his rehearsal techniques in this invaluable handbook for actors and directors. Mike Alfreds' Different Every Night is the culmination of a lifetime of work in the theatre, the most complete rehearsal methodology in print since Stanislavsky. It offers a vital masterclass for actors and directors, full of sound practical advice and guidance, and is packed with techniques for bringing the text to life and keeping it alive - both in rehearsal and performance." (publisher)