Description

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In this classic work of reference for screenwriters and filmmakers, Christopher Vogel—himself a story consultant with decades of Hollywood experience—asserts that all stories share common themes commonly found in myths, fairytales, and folk tales, and describes the archetypes common in what he calls "the hero's journey," or the mythic structure all stories follow. Written accessibly and using modern films as references, this is essential reading for aspiring writers.

En esta clásica obra de referencia para guionistas y cineastas, Christopher Vogel—un consultor de guión con décadas de experiencia en Hollywood—sostiene que todas las historias comparten temas comúnmente encontrados en los mitos, los cuentos de hada y los cuentos folclóricos, y describe los arquetipos que caracterizan lo que él denomina "el viaje del héroe," o la estructura mítica que siguen todos los cuentos. Escrito de una manera asequible y usando películas modernas como referencia, esto es lectura requerida para escritores aspirantes.

About the Author

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Christopher Vogler is a veteran story consultant for major Hollywood film companies and a respected teacher of filmmakers and writers around the globe.