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A PRIMER OF PLAYWRITING by Macgowan, Kenneth - 1951

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A PRIMER OF PLAYWRITING

by Macgowan, Kenneth

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1951 1st, 1951. First edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. New York: Random House, 1951. First edition. Review copy, with slip laid in. The long-time drama critic, producer, and drama teacher explains the basic rules for playwriting, the three essential skills that every playwright needs, and the four elements that distinguish dramatic writing from narrative. From the library of Milton Merlin, award-winning theatrical writer, director, producer and book reviewer for the L.A. Times under editor Paul Jordan Smith. Jacket price-clipped, with minor edgewear, and a one-inch tear to the top of the front spine fold; otherwise very good.

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  • Publisher 1951 1st
  • Date Published 1951
  • Keywords General, Macgowan, Kenneth Theatre Playwriting Drama

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Hard Cover. Random House Book 1951. Tears and Chips Along Edges of DJ. Good Condition. Remainder Mark. Price Clipped. 1951 price stickers on cover. Could be removed with care. Good Condition per Guidelines. Unless Listed in this decription, VG or Better.
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Praeger, 1981-03-26. Hardcover. Very Good. 5x0x8. Ex-library hardcover no dj (red boards) in very nice condition with the usual library markings and attachments. Except for library markings, interior clean and unmarked. Tight binding.
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Hardback. New. The author discusses human limitations, power of character, wills in conflict, dramatic action, the writing, play structure, and other relevant subjects in this playwriting manual.
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