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1	Da Vinci Code more books like this by Dan Brown A sequel to ANGELS & DEMONS, THE DA VINCI CODE starts off with a bang and doesn't quit, leaving the reader gasping to keep up with the twists and turns of this amazingly popular academic thriller. The naked, spread-eagled corpse of a senior curator is found in the Louvre's Grand Gallery, next to a mysterious message written in his blood. The ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Trainspotting more books like this by Irvine Welsh Trainspotting is the novel that launched the sensational career of Irvine Welsh - an authentic, unrelenting, and strangely exhilarating group portrait of blasted lives in Edinburgh that has the linguistic energy of A Clockwork Orange and the literary impact of Last Exit to Brooklyn. Rents, Sick Boy, Mother Superior, Swanney, Spuds, and Begbie are ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting more books like this by Syd Field Here are easily understood guidelines to make film writing accessible to novices and to help practiced writers improve their scripts. Syd Field pinpoints the structural and stylistic elements to every good screenplay. He presents a step-by-step, comprehensive technique for writng the script that will succeed: How do you collaborate successfully ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.23! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting more books like this by Robert McKee The author's international screenwriting workshops have long won acclaim from celebrities, film industry professionals and enthusiastic students alike. In this guide, he presents his knowledge of the essentials of screenwriting and storytelling. see all copies from $17.71! new only from $18.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Dreamcatcher more books like this by Stephen King Once upon a time, in the haunted city of Derry (site of the classics "It" and "Insomnia)," four boys stood together and did a brave thing. Certainly a good thing, perhaps even a great thing. Something that changed them in ways they could never begin to understand. Twenty-five years later, the boys are now men with separate lives and separate ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Cider House Rules more books like this by John Irving Set in the rural town of Maine, this tale follows the bizarre story of Hormer Wells, from his apprenticeship in the orphanage surgery to his adult life running a cider-making factory and the strange relationship he has with his wife's best friend. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers more books like this by Christopher Vogler This updated and revised third edition provides new insights and observations from Vogler's ongoing work on mythology's influence on stories, movies, and man himself. The previous two editons of this book have sold over 180,000 units, making this book a 'classic' for screenwriters, writers, and novelists see all copies from $3.99! new only from $15.52! \| SVS
8	Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are dead. more books like this by Tom Stoppard Acclaimed as a modern dramatic masterpiece, "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" is the fabulously inventive tale of "Hamlet" as told from the worm's-eye view of the bewildered Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, two minor characters in Shakespeare's play. In Tom Stoppard's best-known work, this Shakespearean Laurel and Hardy finally get a chance to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.12! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script more books like this by David Trottier This is six books in one. Book 1 - A screenwriting primer that provides a concise presentation of screenwriting basics. Book 2 - A workbook that walks the writer through the writing process, from nascent ideas through revisions. Book 3 - A formatting guide that presents correct formats for both screenplays and TV scripts. Book 4 - A spec writing ... see all copies from $2.95! new only from $12.10! \| SVS
10	About a Boy more books like this by Nick Hornby Nick Hornby's second bestselling novel is about sex, manliness and fatherhood. Will is thirty-six, comfortable and child-free. And he's discovered a brilliant new way of meeting women - through single-parent groups. Marcus is twelve and a little bitnerdish: he's got the kind of mother who made him listen to Joni Mitchell rather than Nirvana. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller more books like this by John Truby John Truby is one of the most respected and sought-after story consultants in the film industry, and his students have gone on to pen some of Hollywood's most successful films, including "Sleepless in Seattle," "Scream," and "Shrek," "The Anatomy of Story" is his long-awaited first book, and it shares all of his secrets for writing a compelling ... see all copies from $10.10! new only from $10.10! \| SVS
12 view cover	Save the Cat!: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need more books like this by Blake Snyder This ultimate insider's guide reveals the secrets that none dare admit, told by a show biz veteran who's proven that you can sell your script if you can save the cat! see all copies from $11.50! new only from $11.50! \| SVS
13 view cover	Finding Fish more books like this by A Fisher A" New York Times" bestseller, "Finding Fish" is the remarkable story of an African American boy abandoned in an abusive foster home in Cleveland who rises to liberation, manhood, and extraordinary success (in Hollywood). Born in prison to a single mother after his father was shot and killed, Antwone Fisher soon became a ward of Cleveland's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.95! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Casino more books like this by Nicholas Pileggi, Larry Shandling With the intensity of a Jacobean tragedy, "Casino" unfolds its tale of a love triangle between a gambler, his wife, and his henchman amid the glittering, festering Babylon of Las Vegas. The film makes daring use of voice-over and rapidly shifting points of view and time frame, leaving conventional film language far behind. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	Somewhere in Time more books like this by Richard Matheson "Like What Dreams May Come," which inspired the upcoming movie starring Robin Williams, "Somewhere in Time "is the powerful story of a love that transcends time and space, written by one of the Grand Masters of modern fantasy. Matheson's classic novel tells the moving, romantic story of a modern man whose love for a woman he has never met draws ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Screenwriting for Dummies more books like this by Laura Schellhardt This title is now updated with all the essentials for writing, marketing, and selling a screenplay. This new edition of "Screenwriting For Dummies" provides up-to-date information and step-by-step instructions for writing a great screenplay and getting it into the hands of the Hollywood players. Whether people want to write feature-film ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Making a good script great more books like this by Dr. Linda Seger (Preface by) Covers the complete screenwriting process from first draft through shooting draft. see all copies from $4.10! new only from $7.49! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Which Lie Did I Tell?: More Adventures in the Screen Trade more books like this by William Goldman Following the bestselling "Adventures in the Screen" Trade Goldman has even more secrets to tell. He shares behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the sets of such movies as "The Princess Bride", "Misery and Maverick", and fills us in on what it's like to work with Mel Gibson, Michael Douglas, Clint Eastwood, amongst many other Hollywood players. He ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Smoke Signals: A Screenplay more books like this by Sherman Alexie Set in Arizona, Smoke Signals is the story of two Native American boys on a journey. Victor is the stoic, handsome son of an alcoholic father who has abandoned his family. Thomas is a gregarious, goofy young man who lost both his parents in a fire at a very young age. Through storytelling, Thomas makes every effort to connect with the people ... see all copies from $2.86! new only from $7.48! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Acid House more books like this by Irvine Welsh Nominated for a BAFTA award. From the author of Trainspotting, an adaptation of another of his best-selling works - a collection of short stories - The Acid House Trilogy The Acid House Trilogy is made up of three of Welsh's most powerful stories; The Granton Star Cause (starring Stephen McCole and Maurice Roeves), The Acid House (starring Ewen ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.89! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Cinematic Storytelling more books like this by Jennifer Van Sijll What the industry's most succcessful writers and directors have in common is that they have mastered the cinematic conventions specific to the medium. see all copies from $12.50! new only from $12.50! \| SVS
22 view cover	Good Will Hunting: A Screenplay more books like this by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Gus Van Sant (Introduction by) The screenplay of the film starring Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Minnie Driver, about a janitor at MIT who turns out to be a mathematical genius. Winner of the 1997 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.94! \| first editions
23 view cover	Finding Fish: A Memoir more books like this by Antwone Quenton Fisher, Mim Eichler Rivas Born in prison to a single mother, Antwone Fisher was a ward of Cleveland's foster care system. At 17 he broke free, only to suffer the hardships of life on the streets. Yet, despite the damage to his self-esteem, "Fish", as he was called, managed to resist the allure of crime and drugs. Enlisting in the United States Navy, he found a "family" of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.65! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Writing Short Films: Structure and Content for Screenwriters more books like this by Linda J Cowgill Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, and George Lucas all began their careers making a short film. By contrasting and comparing the differences and similarities between feature films and short films, "Writing Short Films, 2nd Edition", offers readers the essential requirements necessary to make their writing crisp, sharp and ... see all copies from $2.55! new only from $10.66! \| SVS
25 view cover	Pulp fiction more books like this by Quentin Tarantino The screenplay of the recently released film 'Pulp Fiction'. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.21! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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