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Christopher Vogler explores the powerful relationship between mythology and storytelling in his clear, concise style that’s made i this book required reading for movie executives, screenwriters, playwrights, fiction and non-fiction writers, scholars, and fans of pop culture all over the world. Discover a set of useful myth-inspired storytelling paradigms like “The Hero’s Journey,” and step-by-step guidelines to plot and character development. Based on the work of Joseph Campbell, The Writers Journey is a must for all writers interested in further developing their craft. This updated and revised Third Edition provides new insights and observations from Vogler’s ongoing work on mythology’s influence on stories, movies, and man himself. In revealing new material, he explores key principles like polarity and catharsis, plus:
- A revised chapter which looks back at the Star Wars phenomenon and analyzes the six feature films as an epic on the theme of father-son relationships
- New illustrations and diagrams that give additional depth to the mythic principles
- A final chapter, “Trust the Path,” an inspiring call to adventure for those who want to discover themselves through writing
“This book is like having the smartest person in the story meeting come home with you andwhisper what to do in your ear as you write a screenplay. Insightfor insight, step for step, Chris Vogler takes us through the process of connecting theme to story and making a script come alive. ” – Lynda Obst, Producer, Sleepless in Seattle, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days; Author, Hello, He Lied
“This is a book about the stories we write, and perhaps more importantly, the stories we live. It is the most influential work I have yet encountered on the art, nature, and the very purpose of storytelling. “
– Bruce Joel Rubin, Screenwriter, Stuart Little 2, Deep Impact, Ghost, Jacobs Ladder
Christopher Vogler is a veteran story consultant for major Hollywood film companies and a respected teacher of filmmakers and writers around the globe. He has influenced the stories of movies from The Lion King to Fight Club to The Thin Red Line. He is the executive producer of the feature film, PS. Your Cat Is Dead, and writer of the animated feature, Jester Till.