Isbn: 9780282763701 - modern photoplay writing, its craftsmanship: a manual demonstrating the structural and dramatic principles of the new art as practiced by the modern photoplaywright; in two books (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book charts the evolution of the photoplay or photodrama, the precursor to modern cinema, from its humble beginnings as a series of still images to its emergence as a sophisticated dramatic art form. Analyzing its transition from a scenario to a detailed synopsis, the author emphasizes the growing need for technical expertise and narrative structure, advocating the adoption of a formulaic approach to storytelling. They explore the key components of plot, detailing its role in demonstrating the formula, guiding the moral problem, and shaping character development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…