The Art of Screenwriting : Story, Script, Markets

Packard, William

ISBN 10: 091372937X / ISBN 13: 9780913729373

Published by Saint Paul, MN, U.S.A.: Paragon House Publishers, 1987, 1987

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VG in glossy illustrated wrappers, as published. Trade paperback. 6th printing. Covers lightly rubbed, scratched. Corners lightly bumped. Spine square, tight, lightly creased. Eight pages have heavy yellow and blue hightlighting, marginal notations and marks. Rest of interior very bright, clean. Nice reading/reference copy.

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• Title: The Art of Screenwriting : Story, Script, Markets
• Publisher: Saint Paul, MN, U.S.A.: Paragon House Publishers, 1987
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 091372937X
• ISBN 13: 9780913729373
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
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The Art of ScreenwritingAuthor: William PackardTitle: The Art of ScreenwritingPublication: Paragon HouseEdition: FIRST THUSDescription: First Edition Thus, Fourth Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Paragon House Publishers, 1987. Octavo. Paperback. Book is like new with sticker on back covers. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.Seller ID: 377625Subject: Drama & Film We Buy Books! Collections - Libraries - Estates - Individual Titles. Message us if you have books to sell!

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There seems to be a plethora of film writing books on the market (e.g., by Dwight V. Swain, Michelle Cousin, and Syd Field), but apparently there cannot be too many, since these two new ones take different approaches and are well worth reading. The late Blacker taught at the University of Southern California, and his book is based on his screenwriting lectures. Believing that no great film was ever made from a bad script, he begins with a list of definitions and proceeds to cover conflict, structure, character, exposition, dialogue, form, and production. His book is easy reading and includes appendixes on the services and functions of the Writers Guild of America, plus a list of agents, which is invaluable. Packard takes a more historical view, as he tackles adaptation, story lines, film editing, treatment, copyright, plagiarism, and collaboration, and he includes a glossary of technical terms and a sample script, which is useful. He uses actual Hollywood films as examples. Both books are practical for the budding scriptwriter of any age or experience. Recommended for most large public libraries as well as school and college collections. James L. Limbacher, Jayell Enterprises, Dearborn, Michigan
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