John Abbott | Bookhype

John Abbott is an author with a wealth of experience in theatre and education. He had a successful career as an actor before turning to teaching. He was Head of Acting at the Arts Educational School of Acting in Chiswick, West London, where he taught improvisation, stand up and Shakespeare, before retiring in 2012.

He is the author of The Improvisation Book (Nick Hern Books, 2007), Improvisation in Rehearsal (Nick Hern Books, 2009), The Acting Book (Nick Hern Books, 2012) and The Drama School Handbook (Nick Hern Books, 2024).

Feb 24, 2015

Cover of The History of the Civil War in America; Comprising a Full ... Account of the Origin and Progress of the Rebellion, of the Various Naval and Military Engagements. Vol. I - War College Series

The History of the Civil War in America; Comprising a Full ... Account of the Origin and Progress of the Rebellion, of the Various Naval and Military Engagements. Vol. I - War College Series

Feb 24, 2015

Cover of The History of the Civil War in America; Comprising a Full ... Account of the Origin and Progress of the Rebellion, of the Various Naval and Military Engagements. Vol. II. - War College Series

The History of the Civil War in America; Comprising a Full ... Account of the Origin and Progress of the Rebellion, of the Various Naval and Military Engagements. Vol. II. - War College Series

Jan 1, 2015

Cover of Exposition of the Principles of Abbott's Hydraulic Engine With Tables & Engravings

Exposition of the Principles of Abbott's Hydraulic Engine With Tables & Engravings

Apr 11, 2014

Cover of The History of Prussia

The History of Prussia

Apr 11, 2014

Cover of Mary Queen of Scots

Mary Queen of Scots

Oct 27, 2013

Cover of The Keys of Power

The Keys of Power

Sep 10, 2013

Cover of Press-out and Play Dino Park

Press-out and Play Dino Park

Sep 10, 2013

Cover of Press-out and Play Construction Crew

Press-out and Play Construction Crew

Sep 10, 2013

Cover of Press-out and Play Autoshop Fun

Press-out and Play Autoshop Fun

Apr 1, 2013

Cover of The Last Refrain

The Last Refrain

Feb 1, 2013

Cover of The Christian Mother

The Christian Mother

Jan 1, 2013

Cover of Sharing the City: Community Participation in Urban Management

Sharing the City: Community Participation in Urban Management

May 13, 2012

Cover of Exposition of the Principles of Abbott's Hydraulic Engine; With Tables & Engravings, Together with an Illustration of the Power of Wheels Heretofore Used

Exposition of the Principles of Abbott's Hydraulic Engine; With Tables & Engravings, Together with an Illustration of the Power of Wheels Heretofore Used

May 10, 2012

Cover of The Acting Book

The Acting Book

Feb 11, 2012

Cover of Louis XIV.

Feb 10, 2012

Cover of Maria Antoinette

Maria Antoinette

Feb 8, 2012

Cover of Daniel Boone

Feb 8, 2012

Cover of David Crockett

Feb 7, 2012

Cover of Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

Jan 31, 2012

Cover of Green Infrastructure for Sustainable Urban Development in Africa

Green Infrastructure for Sustainable Urban Development in Africa

May 29, 2011

Cover of Dragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata) of Texas: Volume 1

Dragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata) of Texas: Volume 1

Apr 4, 2011

Cover of Dragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata) of Texas, Volume 5

Dragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata) of Texas, Volume 5

Mar 28, 2011

Cover of The History of the Civil War in America; Comprising a Full ... Account of the Origin and Progress of the Rebellion, of the Various Naval and Military Engagements. Vol. II.

The History of the Civil War in America; Comprising a Full ... Account of the Origin and Progress of the Rebellion, of the Various Naval and Military Engagements. Vol. II.

Mar 28, 2011

Cover of The History of the Civil War in America; Comprising a Full ... Account of the Origin and Progress of the Rebellion, of the Various Naval and Military Engagements. Vol. I

The History of the Civil War in America; Comprising a Full ... Account of the Origin and Progress of the Rebellion, of the Various Naval and Military Engagements. Vol. I