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1	Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting more books like this by Robert McKee add to wishlist Robert McKee's screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring novices, refining works in progress, and putting major screenwriting careers back on track. In "Story", McKee expands on the concepts he teaches in his seminars, providing readers with the most comprehensive, integrated explanation of the craft of ... see all copies from $15.00! new only from $19.93! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	How to Write Movie in 21 Days more books like this by Viki King add to wishlist Tells how to create a story idea, use the correct screenplay format, develop plot, portray characters, write realistic dialogue, handle writer's block, and submit a manuscript. see all copies from $5.09! new only from $7.46! \| SVS
3	How Not to Write a Screenplay: 101 Common Mistakes Most Screenwriters Make more books like this by Denny M Flinn add to wishlist Having read tons of screenplays as an executive, Denny Martin Flinn has come to understand that while all good screenplays are unique, all bad screenplays are the same. Flinn's book will teach the reader how to avoid the pitfalls of bad screenwriting, and arrive at one's own destination intact. Every example used was gleaned from a legitimate ... see all copies from $7.00! new only from $10.16! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Casino more books like this by Nicholas Pileggi, Larry Shandling add to wishlist The screenplay of a Martin Scorsese film dealing with the violent triangular relationship between gambler Ace Rothstein, his wife Ginger (a former prostitute), and his strong-arm associate, Nick Santoro. The story is set amid a glittering, festering Babylon in which appearance is everything. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.75! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Johnny Homicidal Maniac Directors Cut more books like this by Jhonen Vasquez (Creator), Jhonen Vasques (Illustrator) add to wishlist Mayhem and violence rule in this collection of issues one through seven of Jhonen Vasquez's Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, as well as material seen before only in Carpe Noctem magazine. Dark and disturbingly funny, JTHM follows the adventures of Johnny (you can call him Nny), who lives with a pair of styrofoam doughboys that encourage his madness, a ... see all copies from $8.42! new only from $16.96!
6	Creating Unforgettable Characters more books like this by Dr. Linda Seger add to wishlist In this book, Linda Seger shows how to create strong, multidimensional characters in fiction, covering everything from research to character block. Interviews with today's top writers complete this essential volume. see all copies from $2.74! new only from $11.67! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Ghost World S/C more books like this by Daniel Clowes add to wishlist Back for an amazing ninth printing, this is our bestselling book ever, a Catcher in the Rye for its generation and the basis for the Academy Award-nominated film. It tells the story of Enid and Rebecca, two above-it-all best friends confronted with the prospect of adulthood and the uncertain future of their friendship. see all copies from $3.35! new only from $7.53! \| SVS
8	Aristotle's Poetics for Screenwriters: Storytelling Secrets from the Greatest Mind in Western Civilization more books like this by Michael Tierno add to wishlist In carefully organized chapters, Tierno breaks down the fundamentals of screenwriting, highlighting particular aspects of Aristotle's work. Then, using examples from some of the best movies ever made, he demonstrates how to apply these ancient insights to modern-day screenwriting. see all copies from $5.79! new only from $8.39! \| SVS
9	Four Screenplays: Studies in the American Screenplay more books like this by Syd Field add to wishlist The man the Hollywood Reporter called "the most sought-after screenwriting teacher in the world" analyzes four recent screenplays to show how a great script is written. Field provides frame-by-frame analysis of Thelma and Louise, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, The Silence of the Lambs and Dances With Wolves--and explains what made the films work and ... see all copies from $2.74! new only from $9.95! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Complete Guide to Standard Script Formats, Part 1 more books like this by Hillis R Cole, Judith H Haag add to wishlist Important as it is that there be a script, equally important is the necessity for that script to be written in the correct standard format appropriate for a given filming situation. This book gives step-by-step instructions on how to prepare your script in the standard format used in the industry. see all copies from $2.49! new only from $19.25! \| first editions
11 view cover	Your Screenplay Sucks!: 100 Ways to Make It Great more books like this by William M Akers add to wishlist A lifetime member of the Writer's Guild of America who has had three feature films produced from his screenplays, Akers offers beginning writers the tools they need to get their screenplay noticed. see all copies from $12.12! new only from $13.23! \| SVS
12 view cover	The Gardener's Son more books like this by Cormac McCarthy add to wishlist Cormac McCarthy's 1976 screenplay for a PBS film tells the story of the intertwined fates of two South Carolina families: the wealthy Greggs and the blue-collar McEvoys who work at the Gregg mill. After an accident at the mill that was possibly the fault of one of the Greggs, Robert McEvoy crippled for life--and his fury and desire for revenge ... see all copies from $12.86! new only from $21.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	I, Robot: The Illustrated Screenplay more books like this by Harlan Ellison, Isaac Asimov add to wishlist This illustrated screenplay was written by critically acclaimed author Harlan Ellison in the late '70s, adapting a section of Isaac Asimov's classic story cycle, I, ROBOT. It is considerably closer in plot and in spirit to the original stories than the 2004 film of the same title, and was written with Asimov's blessing. But this screenplay was ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Pulp fiction more books like this by Quentin Tarantino add to wishlist The screenplay of the recently released film 'Pulp Fiction'. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	The Screenwriter's Problem Solver: How to Recognize, Identify, and Define Screenwriting Problems more books like this by Syd Field add to wishlist For aspiring and seasoned professional screenwriters alike, Syd Field, "the most sought-after screenwriting teacher in the world" ("The Hollywood Reporter"), offers the ultimate trouble-shooting guide to screenwriting, expertly illustrating what makes a screenplay work--and what makes it bomb faster than you can say "Action!" see all copies from $2.00! new only from $5.22! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Three Screenplays: Trip to Bountiful, Tender Mercies, to Kill a Mockingbird more books like this by Horton Foote add to wishlist Dramatizes a rape trial in a small Southern town, a washed-up country singer's recovery, and an old woman's return to her home. see all copies from $4.97! new only from $8.40! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Juno more books like this by Diablo Cody (Screenwriter), Jason Reitman (Foreword by) add to wishlist The official screenplay book tie-in to the highly acclaimed movie from Fox Searchlight Pictures, written by Diablo Cody (author of "Candy Girl") and directed by Jason Reitman ("Thank You for Smoking"), tells the story of a confidently frank teenage girl who calls the shots with a nonchalant cool and an effortless attitude as she journeys through ... see all copies from $6.10! new only from $13.12! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Writing Great Screenplays for Film and TV more books like this by Dona Cooper add to wishlist Revised to cover the latest techniques for crafting first-rate screen plays for film and TV, this 2nd edition provides advice on innovative ideas for structuring the plot, developing characters and building momentum, professional guidance on marketing and a concise encyclopedia of screen-writing techniques. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.50! \| first editions
19 view cover	My Movie Business: A Memoir more books like this by John Irving add to wishlist Irving writes about his adventures in the movie business, including the filming of THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP, the unfilmed screenplays he has written, and--chiefly--the problems he encountered with the filming of THE CIDERHOUSE RULES in 1999. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	The Art of Adaptation: Turning Fact and Fiction Into Film more books like this by Dr. Linda Seger add to wishlist Adaptations have long been the mainstay of Hollywood films--not only books, but also short stories, plays, musicals, and true-life experiences. This comprehensive, step-by-step handbook for both aspiring and already established screenwriters draws on examples from well-known adaptations and includes interviews with some of today's top ... see all copies from $3.49! new only from $15.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Deeper Into Movies more books like this by Pauline Kael add to wishlist see all copies from $2.95! new only from $24.34! \| first editions
22 view cover	Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas: The Film-The Art-The Vision more books like this by Frank Thompson, Tim Burton (Foreword by) add to wishlist From the director of Batman and Beetlejuice came an innovative animated feature, Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas--the first ever to employ stop-action animation and earning over $60 million at the box office. This magnificent color volume is the perfect companion for fans of Tim Burton, his film, and filmmaking. Foreword by Tim Burton. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.76! \| first editions
23 view cover	In Bruges more books like this by Martin McDonagh add to wishlist After a shooting in London goes hideously wrong, two hitmen, Ray and Ken, are sent to hide out in the strange, Gothic, medieval town of Bruges, Belgium, by their volatile and dangerous boss, Harry Waters. While awaiting instructions from him as to what to do next, the pair attempt to deal both with their feelings over the botched killing and their ... see all copies from $5.81! new only from $6.13! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Chinatown and the Last Detail: Two Screenplays more books like this by Robert Towne add to wishlist Robert Towne's screenplays are handed out as gospel in Hollywood, and his lines and scenes are quoted and re-enacted from memory by countless fans. Collected here are three of his most famous and critically acclaimed scripts, including "Chinatown", for which he won an Academy Award in 1974. see all copies from $4.50! new only from $8.26! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Sling Blade: A Screenplay more books like this by Billy Bob Thornton add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.37! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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