Woody Allen Recommended This Book
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Woody Allen said of Lajos Egri "I still think his 'The Art of Dramatic Writing' is the most stimulating and best book on the subject ever written, and I have them all." (Part One, 'Woody Allen - A Biography' by Eric Lax).
This is how I found out about Egri's book and were I to try to give it the full praise it deserves I'd quickly run out of superlatives.
Even if you have no intention of getting into writing I would recommend this work because of the way it will transform your understanding not only of plays, but all narrative art forms. You will put down the book enlightened, empowered and aware of how little most other authorities in the field of writing (especially teachers and college professors) grasp about the fundamentals of play-, novel- & screen-writing.
For someone who wants to be a writer this work will prove invaluable. I won't go into the specifics of Egri's approach since it wouldn't be possible in the space available, but urge you to get a copy now.
Will Taylor
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If you want to understand how to write drama for theatre, films or tv you will not find a better book. I'm currently reading it for the second time because it can be quite hard work at first. There have been mountains of books written on this subject but Egri's is the best despite being penned more than half a century again. A must for anyone serious about writing drama.
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Invaluable advice from a genius
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I must have nearly 20 books on the subject of writing fiction. But two books stand out; this and Egri's other book - The Art Of creative Writing. They are miles ahead of anything else I've read. Buy them, read them and reread them again and again... and you will be become a better writer.
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Don't buy this as your first introduction to dramatic writing. But if you've read Syd Field and the others, this one will take you way beyond. It might be daunting, but it will sure open your eyes to the demands of writing good drama.
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Useful info, but you might prefer something more modern
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Don't be fooled by the recent publication date of this edition: the work dates from the 1940s. I found the style to be hard going and the examples to be somewhat trite, and I confess that after I read my copy, it ended up in a charity shop. If you consult Egri's entry on Wikipedia (as of today, at least!), you will find a link to the first chapter which will help you decide for yourself on its likely relevance to your needs.
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Woody Allen Recommended This Book
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Woody Allen said of Lajos Egri "I still think his 'The Art of Dramatic Writing' is the most stimulating and best book on the subject ever written, and I have them all." (Part One, 'Woody Allen - A Biography' by Eric Lax).
This is how I found out about Egri's book and were I to try to give it the full praise it deserves I'd quickly run out of superlatives.
Even if you have no intention of getting into writing I would recommend this work because of the way it will transform your understanding not only of plays, but all narrative art forms. You will put down the book enlightened, empowered and aware of how little most other authorities in the field of writing (especially teachers and college professors) grasp about the fundamentals of play-, novel- & screen-writing.
For someone who wants to be a writer this work will prove invaluable. I won't go into the specifics of Egri's approach since it wouldn't be possible in the space available, but urge you to get a copy now.
Will Taylor
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Quality
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If you want to understand how to write drama for theatre, films or tv you will not find a better book. I'm currently reading it for the second time because it can be quite hard work at first. There have been mountains of books written on this subject but Egri's is the best despite being penned more than half a century again. A must for anyone serious about writing drama.
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