Anatomy of an Actor Series

Anatomy of an Actor titles are comprehensive studies on the craft of the world's greatest actors, through the analysis of ten of their most iconic roles. The authors examine why and how these famous actors have become some of the most respected and influential in the film world. Each title is divided into 10 chapters, each one dedicated to a specific role and fully documented with film stills, on-set photography and film sequences.

Meryl Streep

by Karina Longworth

Published 6 January 2014

One of the most talented actresses of her generation, Meryl Streep provides a high benchmark by which others are measured. In films as diverse as The Deer Hunter (1978), Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Mamma Mia (2008) and her Oscar-winning turn as Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady (2010), Streep has never failed to astound audiences with her ability to fully inhabit her characters. Streep has received 17 Academy Award nominations, winning three, and 27 Golden Globe nominations, winning eight, more nominations than any other actor in the history of either award.

Meryl Streep: Anatomy of an Actor is new title in the fascinating series from world-renowned cinema magazine Cahiers du cinéma. The book focuses on ten key performances, combining both a narrative and analytical text with 300 images – from film stills to set photographs, film sequences, script notes and more – to explore the unparalleled career of Meryl Streep. This thoughtful and lively examination of Streep's craft will appeal to professional audiences and movie fans alike.

Al Pacino

by Karina Longworth

Published 21 May 2013