Character: The Art of Creating a Character on Screen, in Books, and on Stage – McKee Robert – Alpina Publisher – 2025 – ISBN 978-5-00223-484-4
Character: The Art of Creating a Character on Screen, in Books, and on Stage
9.99 €
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Character: The Art of Creating a Character on Screen, in Books, and on Stage
9.99 €
This book by Robert McKee concludes his trilogy on the art of storytelling. Following "The Million Dollar Story" and "Dialogue," one of the most authoritative screenwriting experts explains how to approach character development in a work—whether a novel, a play, or a film.
This comprehensive guide and brilliant masterclass masterfully combines theory and practice. Along with drawing on the classical tradition of the past, including ancient Greek theater and poetry, the book presents numerous examples from literature, drama, and recent cinema. The author meticulously explores the principles of creating and developing characters, giving them depth and dimension, complexity, and multifacetedness. Using examples from various genres, he demonstrates how protagonists—as part of an ensemble cast—interact with supporting and auxiliary characters.
The creative process is individual, and there are no ready-made formulas. But the knowledge the author shares, his aesthetic principles, will allow writers to grasp the subtleties of working on images, making them alive and unforgettable.
This comprehensive guide and brilliant masterclass masterfully combines theory and practice. Along with drawing on the classical tradition of the past, including ancient Greek theater and poetry, the book presents numerous examples from literature, drama, and recent cinema. The author meticulously explores the principles of creating and developing characters, giving them depth and dimension, complexity, and multifacetedness. Using examples from various genres, he demonstrates how protagonists—as part of an ensemble cast—interact with supporting and auxiliary characters.
The creative process is individual, and there are no ready-made formulas. But the knowledge the author shares, his aesthetic principles, will allow writers to grasp the subtleties of working on images, making them alive and unforgettable.
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series Screenwriting and writing skills