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The Writers Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers, 3rd Edition Review

I had recently picked up Campbell’s “Hero With a Thousand Faces” hoping it would help in my story development and found it to be rather dense. Though I’m an avid reader, it was difficult to get through. Then I stumbled upon “The Writer’s Journey” by Christopher Vogler.

Vogler takes Campbell’s work, modernizes it, and incorporates dozens of stories (mostly films) that most of us are familiar with. The result? I couldn’t put it down. It was a quick and enlightening read.

To be clear, naysayers will say that “The Hero’s Journey” (the concept you learn about throughout the book) is too formulaic and will result in unimaginative stories. However, that is not Vogler’s intent. In fact, he says at several different points that you shouldn’t treat his method as a formula, but rather as a loose guide. If you can’t figure out what your story is missing, consider the Hero’s Journey and see what elements from it might help to take your story to the next level. Not sure about the flow of your story or what should come next? The Hero’s Journey will provide you with a lot of options that are truly useful.

I have a number of story ideas in my head as well as a handful that I’m currently developing with writer’s and as I read the book, dozens of possibilities were coming to mind for each. Any book that can do that for me is a good book indeed.

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The Writers Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers, 3rd Edition Overview

See why this book has become an international best seller and a true classic. The Writer’s Journey explores the powerful relationship between mythology and storytelling in a clear, concise style that’s made it required reading for movie executives, screenwriters, playwrights, scholars, and fans of pop culture all over the world. The 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.

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At the beginning of The Writer’s Journey, Christopher Vogler asserts that “all stories consist of a few common structural elements found universally in myths, fairy tales, dreams, and movies.” Some may be hard-pressed to accept this idea (and will wonder how storytellers from Homer to Shakespeare to Robert Altman might respond to the proposition). Others may imagine that since Vogler uses movies like the Star Wars trilogy and The Lion King to defend his mythological philosophy, he is, unwittingly, listing the reasons why Hollywood films of the last 20 years have been so unimaginative. But there’s no doubt that Vogler’s notion, based on psychological writings by Carl Jung and the mythmaking philosophy of Joseph Campbell, has been profoundly influential. Many screenwriters have used Vogler’s volume to understand why certain scenarios sell, and to discover a blueprint for creating mythic stories of their own.

Now in its second edition, The Writer’s Journey sets forth archetypes common in what Vogler calls “the hero’s journey,” the mythic structure that he claims all stories follow. In the book’s first section, he lists the different kinds of typological characters who appear in stories. In the second, he discusses the stages of the journey through which the hero generally passes. The final, supplementary portion of the book explains in detail how films like Titanic and The Full Monty follow the patterns he has outlined. –Raphael Shargel

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House and Philosophy: Everybody Lies (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series) Review

I find this series of books “… & philosophy” an interesting concept and would be curious to read another in the series to see if the editor chose to make the collection of essays more cohesive. Some of these contradict each other, which is Ok in one sense as they are all individual pieces and having different opinions give the reader the opportunity to think about what they believe, but it was still a bit jarring for the overall book and I would have liked it if the final chapter tied things together somehow; much like the introduction tries to. Some of the pieces were highly entertaining, some thought provoking and some as dry as desert dust. The least successful piece, for me, was “The Sound of One House Clapping: The Unmannerly Doctor as Zen Rhetorician”; this was way too dry and abstract, too much focus on the meaning of the philosophy and not enough examples to tie it to House.
The most interesting essay was one where the reasoning of House and Sherlock Holmes is compared (made me want to go back and read Holmes!)

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House and Philosophy: Everybody Lies (The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series) Overview

An unauthorized look at the philosophical issues raised by one of today’s most popular television shows: House

House is one of the top three television dramas on the air, pulling in more than 19 million viewers for each episode. This latest book in the popular Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series takes a deeper look at the characters and issues raised in this Emmy Award-winning medical drama, offering entertaining answers to the fascinating ethical questions viewers have about Dr. Gregory House and his medical team.

Henry Jacoby (Goldsboro, NC) teaches philosophy at East Carolina University. He has published articles primarily on the philosophy of mind and was a contributor to South Park and Philosophy
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Tea Leaves (Cover Photo: Frankie Carle) Review

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OSD Audio ICE800 In Ceiling Speaker 8″ Pair Review

OSD Audio ICE800 In Ceiling Speaker 8″ Pair Feature

• 8″ Polypropylene Woofer w/ Butyl Rubber Surround
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. 8″ polypropylene woofer with rubber butyl surround for long life. 1/2″ PEI Dome Tweeter. Power handling: 120W. Frequency Response 45Hz – 22kHz. Sensitivity 90db. Unit Dimension: 10 3/4″ x 3 5/8″ . Cut out size: 9 5/8″. 10 Year warranty. Quick-turn mounting arms for easy installation. Sold in pairs

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Here, There and Everywhere: My Life Recording the Music of the Beatles Review

I’ve read a lot of books about the Beatles through the years, The Beatles by Bob Spitz, Ticket to Ride by Larry Kane, Miss O’Dell, by Chris O’Dell (most disappointing book ever), Wonderful Tonight by Pattie Boyd, Many Years from Now by Barry Miles and John by Cynthia Lennon, to name a few. Never have I read a book that told what the Beatles are really are all about …the MUSIC! How the songs came together, the ideas came about, who wrote, who played, who sang what, how the sounds were devised, etc.

And on top of all that how they, John, Paul, George and Ringo interacted with each other and the studio people during the making of these sounds from the eyes of someone not so close personally to any of them, at least in the beginning. While Geoff becomes friendly through the years with Paul, he never sugar coats their strengths or short comings nor does he bash anyone of them personally, he just tells it like, in his eyes & mind he saw it. He’s obviously a people watcher who forms opinions as to why a person acts, reacts or interacts in a particular way and I liked hearing that side of the Beatle story. He did not socialize outside the studio with them so it’s strickly from a working stand point and I found it fascinating!

As a bonus I learned so much about how a record is made, not a simple task of getting a group together in a recording studio, everyone singing the song together a couple of times & picking the recording that sounds the best… oh no, much, much, MUCH more is involved! Now I listen to the songs again & again trying to pick up the special effects and sounds he mentions in the book. I only wished he had more songs to tell us about! It was like being a fly on the wall! I LOVED this one!

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Geoff Emerick became an assistant engineer at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in 1962 at age fifteen, and was present as a new band called the Beatles recorded their first songs. He later worked with the Beatles as they recorded their singles “She Loves You” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” the songs that would propel them to international superstardom. In 1964 he would witness the transformation of this young and playful group from Liverpool into professional, polished musicians as they put to tape classic songs such as “Eight Days A Week” and “I Feel Fine.”

Then, in 1966, at age nineteen, Geoff Emerick became the Beatles’ chief engineer, the man responsible for their distinctive sound as they recorded the classic album Revolver, in which they pioneered innovative recording techniques that changed the course of rock history. Emerick would also engineer the monumental Sgt. Pepper and Abbey Road albums, considered by many the greatest rock recordings of all time. In Here, There and Everywhere he reveals the creative process of the band in the studio, and describes how he achieved the sounds on their most famous songs. Emerick also brings to light the personal dynamics of the band, from the relentless (and increasingly mean-spirited) competition between Lennon and McCartney to the infighting and frustration that eventually brought a bitter end to the greatest rock band the world has ever known.

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MA Audio HK1398 1600 Watt 2-Channel Car Power Amplifier Review

MA Audio HK1398 1600 Watt 2-Channel Car Power Amplifier Feature

• Power handling: 800 watt RMS, 1600 watt max power
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Story: Substance, Structure, Style and The Principles of Screenwriting Review

When I first started to read/listen to this (I own both the book and audio book).

I thought what a creative writing snob! In the beginning he basically tells you that if you’re not going to study your craft you’re an idiot. But by purchasing the book you have already proven you will study it so why the heck would he bring that up???

Well, as you read on you see very clearly that he can back up any bravado that spews from his lips… McKee is obviously a demigod of creative writing and to be perfectly honest… he has EVERY RIGHT to be a creative writing snob… hehe.

The insights he brings to the table about story and how it is crafted has completely altered the way I see every piece of media that ends up in my DVD player, on the big screen, in audio, or in the written word.

What a remarkable book… (I think the audio hits home more cleanly but the book is something else.)

If you LOVE story or just think it might be interesting this book will open your eyes to the power of words…

A spectacle to view, this book will inspire, offend, and completely deconstruct the power of stories with a kind of wisdom that can be found on a rare occasion.

If you write and haven’t read this… I would argue your writing could be better… A LOT better, even if it is incredible now.

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Robert McKee’s screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring novices, refining works in progress and putting major screenwriting careers back on track. Quincy Jones, Diane Keaton, Gloria Steinem, Julia Roberts, John Cleese and David Bowie are just a few of his celebrity alumni.Writers, producers, development executives and agents all flock to his lecture series, praising it as a mesmerizing and intense learning experience.

In Story, McKee expands on the concepts he teaches in his 0 seminars (considered a must by industry insiders), providing readers with the most comprehensive, integrated explanation of the craft of writing for the screen. No one better understands how all the elements of a screenplay fit together, and no one is better qualified to explain the “magic” of story construction and the relationship between structure and character than Robert McKee.

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Writing for the screen is quirky business. A writer must labor meticulously over his or her prose, yet very little of that prose is ever heard by filmgoers. The few words that do reach the audience, in the form of the characters’ dialogue, are, according to Robert McKee, best left to last in the writing process. (“As Alfred Hitchcock once remarked, ‘When the screenplay has been written and the dialogue has been added, we’re ready to shoot.’ “) In Story, McKee puts into book form what he has been teaching screenwriters for years in his seminar on story structure, which is considered by many to be a prerequisite to the film biz. (The long list of film and television projects that McKee’s students have written, directed, or produced includes Air Force One, The Deer Hunter, E.R., A Fish Called Wanda, Forrest Gump, NYPD Blue, and Sleepless in Seattle.) Legions of writers flock to Hollywood in search of easy money, calculating the best way to get rich quick. This book is not for them. McKee is passionate about the art of screenwriting. “No one needs yet another recipe book on how to reheat Hollywood leftovers,” he writes. “We need a rediscovery of the underlying tenets of our art, the guiding principles that liberate talent.” Story is a true path to just such a rediscovery. In it, McKee offers so much sound advice, drawing from sources as wide ranging as Aristotle and Casablanca, Stanislavski and Chinatown, that it is impossible not to come away feeling immeasurably better equipped to write a screenplay and infinitely more inspired to write a brilliant one.–Jane Steinberg

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Crocheting for Dummies Review

This book is a great source for every level of experience. I’m a beginner and it was recommended to me. I love the easy step by step instructions and the visual pictures are great. I can see at a glace how a stitch should look. The patterns that are included are wonderful for some one starting so you can keep up your enthusiasm. This book is always the first one I reach for when I need a reference. I love it!!!

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8 pages of full-color photos illustrate projects in the book

Step-by-step instructions make it easy to get hooked on crocheting

Whether you’re a first-time crocheter or looking to expand your skills, this hands-on guide helps you choose the right tools, create basic stitches, and finish off your work. Then, you’ll move on to more advanced techniques and make purses, hats, sweaters, and afghans. You’ll also find out how to care for your crocheted items.

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• “Get in, get out” information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

• Read crochet patterns
• Select hooks and yarns
• Increase and decrease stitches
• Crochet in circles and squares
• Fix your mistakes
• Assemble a finished project

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Focupix Electric Projector Lift Review

Focupix Electric Projector Lift Feature

• Professional design, heavy duty,support projectors up to 50 LBs. Compatible with most of the video projectors on the market.
• Projector Lift could be pre-preprogramed to drop down 0″ to 35″
• Three scissor lifts give maximum stability while your projector raises and lowers.
• Dual Remote Control included for ease of implementation. Radio frequency (RF) remote is used when there is no line-of-sight. Infrared (IR) remote is used in normal situation, and could be easily programmed with universal remotes on the market.
• Is designed to be installed in existing 2′ x 2′ or 2′ x 4′ suspended ceiling (Also known as false ceiling, or drop ceiling) openings, found in most of the schools and offices.

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The projector lift is perfect for top quality projector installation in both commercial and residential environment. The heavy duty EPL projector lift boasts powerful weight lifting capabilities, complete freedom of control and quiet, smooth motorized action. Dual remote option gives you highest flexibility so you can choose either IR or RF for your setup. Paintable lift chassis makes it easy to be integrated into any design theme. It is simple, this one highest quality eletric lift at such a low price = unbeatable value!

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ART/WORK: Everything You Need to Know (and Do) As You Pursue Your Art Career Review

This book is a great resource for graduating students and working artists alike. It is an excellent primer to navigating how to handle yourself professionally in the art world if you are unfamiliar, and the book is also deep enough that I think even working professionals can gleam tips and extra knowledge . Insight comes not only from the two authors, but also from many working artists, gallerists, curator’s, etc… as they share their knowledge as it relates to each chapter. Having so many opinions expressed really shows you the multiple paths you can take and also often unsaid rules people must navigate to become a working artist. An excellent Title!

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The most comprehensive guide of its kind, Art/Work gives artists of every level the tools they need to make it in an art world so competitive one dealer likens it to “The Sopranos, except nobody gets killed.” Whether you’re an art school grad looking for a gallery, a mid-career artist managing a busy studio, or someone just thinking about becoming a professional artist, this indispensable resource will help you build your career and protect yourself along the way.

Unlike other creative professionals, visual artists don’t have agents or managers. You have to do it all yourself, at least until you find gallery representation — and even then, there are important business and legal issues you need to understand to stay in control of your career and ensure you’re being treated fairly. Heather Darcy Bhandari, a gallery director, and Jonathan Melber, an arts lawyer, walk you through these issues so that you can essentially act as your own manager and agent. They show you, for example, how to tackle business basics such as tracking inventory and preparing invoices; how to take legal precautions like registering a copyright and drafting consignment forms; how to use promotional tools like websites and business cards; and how to approach career decisions such as choosing the right venue to show your work.

In addition to drawing on their own experiences, Bhandari and Melber interviewed nearly one hundred curators, dealers, and other arts professionals, in cities across the country, about what they expect from and look for in artists. The authors also talked to a host of artists about their careers and the lessons they’ve learned navigating the art world. The book is full of their entertaining anecdotes and candid advice.

No matter what kind of artist you are — or want to be — this book will help you. Art/Work covers everything you need to know to succeed, saving you from having to learn it all the hard way — and letting you spend more time making art.

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