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Publication

1992 - H. Holt and Co., New York, New York (State)

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English

Word Count

59,500 words, Guess

Page Count

238 pages

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and 3 more

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  • DDC808.2/3
  • LCCPN1997.85 .S44 1992
  • LCCPN1997.85.S44 1992

Description

Adaptations have long been a mainstay of Hollywood and the television networks. Indeed, most Academy Award- and Emmy Award-winning films have been adaptations of novels, plays, or true-life stories. Linda Seger, author of two acclaimed books on scriptwriting, now offers a comprehensive handbook for screenwriters, producers, and directors who want to successfully transform fictional or factual material into film. Seger tells how to analyze source material to understand why some of it resists adaptation. She then gives practical methods for translating story, characters, themes, and style into film. A final section details essential information on how to adapt material and how to protect oneself legally [Publisher description]

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