As regular readers of Autograph know, I'm the writer of the column "Character Actors," featuring some of the hardest-working men in Hollywood who are instantly recognizable but whose names usually elude us. They're often referred to as "that guy" (as in, "Hey... It's that guy!") but they are the backbone of the film and TV industry, providing solid support to the stars and keeping the story moving along.

My book, Character Kings: Hollywood's Familiar Faces Discuss the Art & Business of Acting (www.characterkingsbook.com), collects 15 in-depth interviews with the finest character actors in the biz. Participants include:

• Tobin Bell (Jigsaw from the Saw movies)
• Paul Gleason (the principal from The Breakfast Club)
• Martin Kove (the evil sensei in The Karate Kid series)
• Ronny Cox (Eddie Murphy's nemesis in Beverly Hills Cop)
• Ray Wise (Leland Palmer on the classic TV show Twin Peaks)
• Bob Gunton (the warden in The Shawshank Redemption)
• Jeffrey Combs (Herbert West in the Re-Animator trilogy)

These are just some of the men who tell the tales of making some of pop culture's most beloved movies and TV shows. They also go behind-the-scenes to share their secrets for making a living as an actor in a cut-throat business.

For those looking to get something special for the movie lovers on their gift list, you can now get SIGNED copies of Character Kings -- and save $10!!! Go to www.characterkingsbook.com and choose from three different autographed editions. Copies are signed by:

• William Sanderson (Larry from Newhart's Larry, Darryl and Darryl)
• James Karen (Poltergeist, Return of the Living Dead, Will Smith's The Pursuit of Happyness)
• Peter Jason (Deadwood, 48 HRS., Clint Eastwood's Heartbreak Ridge)
• Daniel Roebuck (Dr. Arzt on Lost, The Fugitive, Glee)
• Art LaFleur (Sylvester Stallone's Cobra, Field of Dreams, The Santa Clause 2 & 3)

From now until Dec. 15th, when you place your order, you will get $10 off the list price. Just complete the checkout process using PayPal (no account is required, and you can do it for free!), and within 24 hours, you will get your $10 refund.

Whether you're a fan, film buff or an aspiring actor, Character Kings offers instructive and insightful lessons about the art and business of acting.