| Description |
445 pages : illustrations, portrait ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Story space, story time -- Premise -- The seven key steps of story structure -- Character -- Moral argument -- Story world -- Symbol web -- Plot -- Scene weave -- Scene construction and symphonic dialogue -- The never-ending story |
| Summary |
John Truby is one of the most respected and sought-after story consultants in the film industry, and his students have gone on to pen some of Hollywood's most successful films, including Sleepless in Seattle, Scream, and Shrek. The Anatomy of Story is his long-awaited first book, and it shares all his secrets for writing a compelling script. Based on the lessons in his award-winning class, Great Screenwriting, The Anatomy of Story draws on a broad range of philosophy and mythology, offering fresh techniques and insightful anecdotes alongside Truby's own unique approach to building an effective, multifaceted narrative. |
| Notes |
"John Truby presents The anatomy of a story"---Cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Storytelling -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Reading List |
ALW227 recommended text 2024
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| LC no. |
2008486680 |
| ISBN |
9780865479937 (paperback) |
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0865479933 (paperback) |
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