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Dialogue: The Art of Verbal Action for Page, Stage, and Screen (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781455591916)
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xThe long-awaited follow-up to the perennially bestselling writers' guide Story, from the most sought-after expert in the art of storytelling.
Robert McKee's popular writing workshops have earned him an international reputation. The list of alumni with Oscars runs off the page. The cornerstone of his program is his singular book, Story, which has defined how we talk about the art of story creation. Now, in Dialogue, McKee offers the same in-depth analysis for how characters speak on the screen, on the stage, and on the page in believable and engaging ways. From Macbeth to Breaking Bad, McKee deconstructs key scenes to illustrate the strategies and techniques of dialogue. Dialogue applies a framework of incisive thinking to instruct the prospective writer on how to craft artful, impactful speech. Famous McKee alumni include Peter Jackson, Jane Campion, Geoffrey Rush, Paul Haggis, the writing team for Pixar, and many others.
Author: Robert McKee
ISBN-10: 1455591912
ISBN-13: 9781455591916
Publisher: Twelve
Language: English
Published: 07/12/2016
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.00w x 1.20d
Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/15/2016 pg. 74
Publishers Weekly 04/04/2016
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2016
Booklist 06/01/2016 pg. 19
Robert McKee's popular writing workshops have earned him an international reputation. The list of alumni with Oscars runs off the page. The cornerstone of his program is his singular book, Story, which has defined how we talk about the art of story creation. Now, in Dialogue, McKee offers the same in-depth analysis for how characters speak on the screen, on the stage, and on the page in believable and engaging ways. From Macbeth to Breaking Bad, McKee deconstructs key scenes to illustrate the strategies and techniques of dialogue. Dialogue applies a framework of incisive thinking to instruct the prospective writer on how to craft artful, impactful speech. Famous McKee alumni include Peter Jackson, Jane Campion, Geoffrey Rush, Paul Haggis, the writing team for Pixar, and many others.
Author: Robert McKee
ISBN-10: 1455591912
ISBN-13: 9781455591916
Publisher: Twelve
Language: English
Published: 07/12/2016
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.00w x 1.20d
Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/15/2016 pg. 74
Publishers Weekly 04/04/2016
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2016
Booklist 06/01/2016 pg. 19
By Robert McKee
xRobert McKee, a Fulbright Scholar, is the world's most sought-after lecturer in the art of story. Over the last 30 years, he has mentored screenwriters, novelists, playwrights, poets, documentary makers, producers, and directors. McKee alumni include over 60 Academy Award winners, 200 Academy Award nominees, 200 Emmy Award winners, 1000 Emmy Award nominees, 100 Writers Guild of America Award winners, and 50 Directors Guild of America Award winners.
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