| The Crafty Art of Playmaking Contributor(s): Ayckbourn, Alan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0230614884 ISBN-13: 9780230614888 Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin OUR PRICE: $29.69 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2008 Annotation: For the first time, Alan Ayckbourn shares all of his tricks of the playwright's trade. From helpful hints on writing to tips on directing, the book provides a complete primer for the newcomer and a refresher for the more experienced. Written in Ayckbourn's signature style that combines humor, seriousness, and heady air of theatrical sophistication that Noel Coward would envy, "The Crafty Art of Playmaking "is a must-have for aspiring playwrights and students of drama. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Theater - Direction & Production - Performing Arts | Theater - Stagecraft & Scenography |
| Dewey: 792 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.5" W x 8.3" (0.55 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In The Crafty Art of Playmaking, this seminal guide from renowned playwright Alan Ayckbourn shares his tricks of the trade. From helpful hints on writing to tips on directing, this book provides a complete primer for the newcomer and a refresher for those with more experience. Written in Ayckbourn's signature style that combines humor, seriousness, and a heady air of sophistication, The Crafty Art of Playmaking is a must-have for aspiring playwrights, students of drama, and anyone who has ever laughed their way through one of Ayckbourn's plays. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ayckbourn, Alan: - Alan Ayckbourn is one of England's most prolific and widely performed living playwrights with over sixty plays in his catalogue. In 1997, he received a knighthood for his services to the theater. His plays include Absurd Person Singular, The Norman Conquests trilogy, and House & Garden. He lives in England. |