Working: Why Isaac Butler's History of Method Acting Is Such a Page-Turner
This week, host Karen Han talks to Isaac Butler about the writing of his new book The Method: How the Twentieth Century Learned to Act. They discuss how Isaac\u2019s background as a child professional actor informed his understanding of his subject, how he researched a wide-ranging topic that spanned geography and generations, and how he conceived of the book\u2019s structure and managed its narrative tension.\xa0\nAfter the interview, Karen and co-host June Thomas talk about learning from the questions that arise during a book\u2019s research phase, coming to terms with having to make cuts to a manuscript, and how to find trusted outside readers.\nIn the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Karen asks Isaac to recommend some great Method performances.\xa0\nSend your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.\xa0\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews.\xa0\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Big Mood, Little Mood\u2014and you\u2019ll be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices