Description: Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee Robert McKees screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring novices, refining works in progress, and putting major screenwriting careers back on track. In "Story", McKee expands on the concepts he teaches in his seminars, providing readers with the most comprehensive, integrated explanation of the craft of writing for the screen. Photos. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Robert McKees screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring novices, refining works in progress and putting major screenwriting careers back on track. Quincy Jones, Diane Keaton, Gloria Steinem, Julia Roberts, John Cleese and David Bowie are just a few of his celebrity alumni. Writers, producers, development executives and agents all flock to his lecture series, praising it as a mesmerizing and intense learning experience. In Story, McKee expands on the concepts he teaches in his $450 seminars (considered a must by industry insiders), providing readers with the most comprehensive, integrated explanation of the craft of writing for the screen. No one better understands how all the elements of a screenplay fit together, and no one is better qualified to explain the "magic" of story construction and the relationship between structure and character than Robert McKee. Author Biography Robert McKee teaches his 3Story Structure2 class annually to sold out auditoriums in Los Angeles, New York, London and film capitals throughout the world. A Fulbright Scholar, this award-winning film and television writer has also served as project and talent development consultant to major production companies such as Tri-Star and Golden Harvest Films. He lives in Los Angeles and Cornwall, England. Review ..". stimulating, innovative, refreshingly practical."-- Lawrence Kasdan, Director"McKee is the Stanislavski of writing."-- Dennis Dugan, Writer, NYPD Blue"In difficult periods of writing, I often turn to Robert McKees wonderful book for guidance"-- Dominick Dunne, Novelist"to the people who write, direct and produce for Hollywood - or desperately wish they did - Bob McKee is a cross between E. F. Hutton and Sun Myung Moon. The man speaks, and people start to take furious notes - he is now the undisputed screenwriting king... for the legendary screenwriting boot camp that he runs. Thirty-thousand aspiring screenwriters have already taken McKees 30-hour, three-day course..."-- "Newsday"[Story is]an excellent instruction manual on the craft of storytelling.""Austin American-Statesman..".the best guide on writing you can find."Laurence Chollet, "The Record, Northern New Jersey Description for Teachers/Educators Robert McKees screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring novices, refining works in progress, and putting major screenwriting careers back on track. Quincy Jones, Diane Keaton, Gloria Steinem, Julia Roberts, John Cleese and David Bowie are just a few of his celebrity alumni, and writers, producers, development executives and agents all flock to his lecture series, praising it as a mesmerizing and intense learning experience. In Story, McKee expands on the concepts he teaches in his seminars, providing readers with the most comprehensive, integrated explanation of the craft of writing for the screen. The book covers everything from the basic concepts of structure to the classic five-part narrative structure to how to proceed from concept to final manuscript. McKee displays his mastery of such subjects as the audience bond, narrative structure and the most effective writing process. Details ISBN0060391685 Author Robert McKee Short Title STORY Language English ISBN-10 0060391685 ISBN-13 9780060391683 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 808.23 Year 1997 Edition 1st Residence Los Angeles, CA, US Birth 1941 Subtitle Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting DOI 10.1604/9780060391683 UK Release Date 1997-11-25 Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 1997-11-25 NZ Release Date 1997-11-25 US Release Date 1997-11-25 Pages 466 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Publication Date 1997-11-25 Imprint HarperCollins Illustrations Illustrations Audience General Imprint US It Books Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:43643184;
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