{"product_id":"handbook-on-interactive-storytelling-jouni-smed-9781119688136","title":"Handbook on Interactive Storytelling","description":"\u003cb\u003eHANDBOOK ON INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the latest research on crafting compelling narratives in interactive entertainment\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElectronic games are no longer considered \"mere fluff\" alongside the \"real\" forms of entertainment, like film, music, and television. Instead, many games have evolved into an art form in their own right, including carefully constructed stories and engaging narratives enjoyed by millions of people around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHandbook on Interactive Storytelling\u003c\/i\u003e, readers will find a comprehensive discussion of the latest research covering the creation of interactive narratives that allow users to experience a dramatically compelling story that responds directly to their actions and choices. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSystematically organized, with extensive bibliographies and academic exercises included in each chapter, the book offers readers new perspectives on existing research and fresh avenues ripe for further study. In-depth case studies explore the challenges involved in crafting a narrative that comprises one of the main features of the gaming experience, regardless of the technical aspects of a game's production. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will also enjoy: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to interactive storytelling, including discussions of narrative, plot, story, interaction, and a history of the phenomenon, from improvisational theory to role-playing games\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA rigorous discussion of the background of storytelling, from Aristotle's Poetics to Joseph Campbell and the hero's journey\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompelling explorations of different perspectives in the interactive storytelling space, including different platforms, designers, and interactors, as well as an explanation of storyworlds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for game designers, developers, game and narrative researchers, academics, undergraduate and graduate students studying storytelling, game design, gamification, and multimedia systems, \u003ci\u003eHandbook on Interactive Storytelling\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the deployment of compelling narratives in an interactive context.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jouni Smed, Tomi 'Bgt' Suovuo, Natasha Skult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119688132\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119688136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/13\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.56d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jouni Smed","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46401474101503,"sku":"9781119688136","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/handbook-on-interactive-storytelling-jouni-smed-9781119688136","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}