NY, Viking, (1965). A compilation, edited by Robert Hethmon, of tape-recorded sessions by Strasberg at the Actors Studio, spanning nearly a decade. This copy is inscribed by Strasberg to Actors Studio co-founder and director, Cheryl Crawford: "To Cheryl - who made this possible by starting the Actors Studio and who I hope will find part of herself in it. Love, Lee Strasberg. September 8, 1965." Crawford's photograph is the first in the book (opposite page 206, with a summary of her role in the Studio). She co-founded the Actors Studio in 1947, and Strasberg became its director in 1951. Several notes to rear free flyleaf, presumably Crawford's as the book is from her library; a near fine copy in a very good, lightly edgeworn dust jacket with a mildly sunned spine and a small chip to the spine base. A wonderful association copy between Strasberg and Crawford, two of the leading figures in theater and acting of the 20th century: the alumni of the Actors Studio comprise a virtual Who's Who of 20th century American actors; Strasberg's and Crawford's relationship went back many years: in 1931 the two had co-founded, with Harold Clurman, the Group Theatre, which was called by The New York Times "America's first true theatrical collective." [#029184] SOLD