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The Comic Toolbox: How to Be Funny Even If You're Not

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The Comic Toolbox: How to Be Funny Even If You're Not

by John Vorhaus

About this title: This book aims to explore the "clockworks" of comedy, emphasizing creative strategies and tactics, and not only the "magic" of inspiration. Topics covered include sitcom writing, sketch comedy writing, and screenplay story structure. Vorhaus's television credits include episodes of: "Married...with Children", "The Wonder Years", and "Head of the Class".

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Binding: Softcover Publisher: Silman-James Press, Los Angeles Date Published: 1994 ISBN-13: 9781879505216 ISBN: 1879505215

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Binding: Softcover Publisher: Silman-James Pr Date Published: 1994-07-01 ISBN-13: 9781879505216 ISBN: 1879505215

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ISBN-13: 9781863736855 ISBN: 1863736859

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Binding: Paperback Publisher: SILMAN JAMES PR Date Published: 1994 ISBN-13: 9781879505216 ISBN: 1879505215

Description: New. The Comic Toolbox is a straightforward, often humorous workbook approach to creative problem solving. Vorhaus offers writers and comics, the tools of the trade--"clash of context, " "tension and release, "the law of comic opposites, " "the wildly i... read more

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Edition: First Edition Binding: Paperback Publisher: Silman-James Press, Beverly Hills, CA Date Published: 1994 ISBN-13: 9781879505216 ISBN: 1879505215

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Edition: 2ND PRINTING Binding: PAPERBACK Publisher: SILMAN-JAMES PRESS, HOLLYWOOD, CA Date Published: 1994 ISBN-13: 9781879505216 ISBN: 1879505215

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goodreads rating 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Jan 22, 2009
By Elisabeth, San Antonio, TX

"This is a terrific writing book. Vorhaus's discussion of conflict and through line is easy to understand. I found myself thinking about my current work in progress and filling in the blanks as I read his text. He is also very funny--go figure."

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goodreads rating 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Aug 3, 2008
By Sylvia, Chicago, IL

"Be mindful that after you read this book, watching movies becomes less enjoyable because you become good at guessing plot development."

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Customer rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8 out of 5
Would recommend?: Yes  7 out of 8

 

 

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