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/ 7 de November de 2025
If you’re just getting into the world of improv, taking your first classes, or want to solidify your ideas before launching your troupe, you’ll want a book to harden your knowledge. Perhaps the list on this site is a bit overwhelming, and you don’t know where to start. So, let’s put together a quick list of 12 books to check out to lay the foundation for your improv. They’re written for people new to improv, without taking anything for granted. Most are in English, but it’s worth it. Are you satisfied with the list? Would you add or remove any?...
What’s new in Improv Books for the third quarter of 2025?
News
/ 1 de October de 2025
This quarter we noticed few new releases, however, there was some activity in the improv book sector. We’ve added just three new titles to the improv bookstore (and updated a few editions). Colombian improviser Gigio Giraldo brings us Canovaccio, and we’d also like to mention that there was a crowdfunding campaign in Brazil (now closed) for the launch of the book Improvisaçao Descomplicada by Luiz Felipe Martins. If you’ve read them, leave a comment with your opinion, and if you know of any interesting titles that are missing (or that you’re going to publish), share them here so everyone knows. New release this quarter: Canovaccio (Gigio Giraldo) Based on historical research and the author’s practical experience, this book reflects on and compiles the available knowledge about the different ways of approachi...
First quarter 2025 editorial news on improv books
News
/ 10 de April de 2025
The start of the year is a good time to reflect. In this case, I decided to look at the new publishing releases brought on by the 2020 pandemic. It was noticeable that there was a surge in improv books in subsequent years, fueled by the time of confinement and reflection. Some companies had to shut down, and this gave their members time to pause and put their perspectives and way of living and teaching improv into writing. This quarter, we didn’t see any new publishing releases, so we’re reviving an essay published in 2024. In addition, 11 new titles have been added to the improv library, among which applied improvisation stands out, especially in the medical field. If you’ve read them, leave a comment with your opinion, and if you know of an interesting title that’s missing (or that you’re going to publish),...
Editorial news in improv books for 2024’s Q4
News
/ 30 de January de 2025
Closing out 2024, there were no new editorial releases this quarter, but we are bringing back one that we missed in September: Fifty Key Improv Performers, by Matt Fotis. In addition, eight new titles have been added to the improv library, covering the basics of short-form improv, improv applied to work, some improv applied to life, and a journalistic work on The Improv club in New York. If you have read them, leave a comment with your opinion. If you know of any interesting titles that are missing, comment on them to complete the list. Novedad del trimestre: This book traces the history of improv (and not just in the English language) through fifty key figures such as Viola Spolin and Keith Johnstone, as well as different companies from around the world that have been key figures and are worth knowing. An essential book to learn about th...
Third quarter 2024 editorial news
News
/ 3 de October de 2024
This quarter we stopped to see Randy Fertel’s new book: Winging It. In addition, seven new titles have been added to the impro library. If you have read them, leave a comment with your opinion, if you know of any interesting titles that are missing, comment on them to complete the list. New book this quarter: Winging It (Randy Fertel) This is a continuation of his first book on creativity in the history of artistic creation, but this time it is an essay very close to the current times of artificial intelligence and fake news. New to the list: In addition, the following have been added to the list of impro books:...









