The hidden tools of comedy : the serious business of being funny
Kaplan, Steve, 1951-2013
Book
While other books give you tips on how to "write funny," this book offers a paradigm shift in understanding the mechanics and art of comedy, and the proven, practical tools that help writers translate that understanding into successful, commercial scripts. The Hidden Tools of Comedy unlocks the unique secrets and techniques of writing comedy. Kaplan deconstructs sequences in popular films and TV that work and don't work, and explains what tools were used or should have been used.
Main title:
The hidden tools of comedy : the serious business of being funny / Steve Kaplan.
Author:
Imprint:
Studio City, CA : Michael Wiese Productions, [2013]
Collation:
xx, 260 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: pt. I UNDERSTANDING COMEDY -- ch. 1 The Myths Of Comedy -- ch. 2 The Comedy Perception Test -- ch. 3 The Answer (Theory Of Comedy) -- ch. 4 The Comic Equation -- ch. 5 Introducing The Tools -- pt. II THE HIDDEN TOOLS OF COMEDY -- ch. 6 Tool #1: Winning -- ch. 7 Tool #2: Non-Hero -- ch. 8 Tool #3: Metaphorical Relationships -- ch. 9 Tool #4: Positive Action -- ch. 10 Tool #5: Active Emotion -- ch. 11 Tool #6: Straight Line/Wavy Line -- ch. 12 Tool #7: Archetypes Or Commedia Tonight! -- ch. 13 Tool #8: Comic Premise -- pt. III THE PUNCH LINE -- ch. 14 Comedy F.A.Q.
ISBN:
16159314069781615931408 (paperback)
Dewey class:
792.23
LC class:
PN1922
Language:
English
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BRN:
164913
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library at the Dock | -Art and Culture | ARTS 792.23 KAPL | Available |