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Character The Art of Role and Cast Design for Page, Stage, and Screen

Hardcover • 2021 • English

Character The Art of Role and Cast Design for Page, Stage, and Screen

By Robert McKee

1 Ratings • 5.0 of 5

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About the book

From the best-selling author of STORY and DIALOGUE 'McKee teaches what is not yet taught. He shines his unwavering analytical light on the structure and invisible sub-structure of dialogue. He takes a craft that is often considered instinctual or magical and reveals its chemical secrets. I've been writing dialogue for forty years and McKee's observations have re-inspired me.' Terry Johnson, dramatist, Critics' Circle Theatre Award, Writers' Guild Award, Olivier Award, BAFTA CHARACTER is an excel...Show more

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Book details

ISBN

9780413778420

Publisher

Methuen

Published year

2021

Language

English

Original title

Character The Art of Role and Cast Design for Page, Stage, and Screen

Format

Hardcover

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Character The Art of Role and Cast Design for Page, Stage, and Screen

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