Books
Signed copies of BEATING BROADWAY and BEATING HOLLYWOOD
- Item Number
- 1322
- Estimated Value
- 50 USD
- Sold
- 30 USD to jackhelbig2000
- Number of Bids
- 2 - Bid History
Item Description
Signed copies of Steve Cuden's books BEATING BROADWAY and BEATING HOLLYWOOD (advance copy). Steve co-created the Broadway and international stage hit, Jekyll & Hyde, The Musical, for which he wrote the shows original book and lyrics with noted composer Frank Wildhorn. ABOUT BEATINB BROADWAY: "Broadway hopefuls and admirers will enjoy this reverse engineering of the genres great successes. ..the genius in this manual is the second half, in which Cuden creates an impressive breakdown of 35 stage musicals and movie musicals into scene-by-scene synopses, highlighting the places in each where they manifest the seven plot points. Not only useful to libretto writers, this detailed treatment will also appeal to general Broadway fans as a behind-the-scenes look at how the stories they love were built." What do Its a Wonderful Life, The Graduate, and The Shawshank Redemption have in common? Can you recall how you felt when watching them? Their stories, characters, and images are all highly memorable. Telling a good story is one thing, but how do you create an unforgettable motion picture or television show? Steve Cudens Beating Hollywood examines, piece by piece, how writers, directors, and producers create stories for extraordinary movies by breaking down forty classic films into narrative beats, plot points, and movements to uncover how magic was made. More than a simple look at what others have done, this book also serves as a comprehensive guide to how you, too, can craft a memorable story for the screen. From Cudens 150 invaluable tips, youll learn how to: Master storytelling fundamentals Create unforgettable characters, dialogue, and scenes Build solid story structure Develop plot Break your story into what Cuden calls eight essential chapters Cultivate a unique voice Think like a businessperson who can sell your writing, not merely a creative artist This is a must-read for anyone who writes screenplaysnew writers and seasoned pros alikeas well as an invaluable resource for film teachers and movie buffs.
Item Special Note
A shipping and handling charge of $15 will be added to the winning bid.
Donated By:
Steve Cuden
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