{"product_id":"9780230614888","title":"The Crafty Art of Playmaking","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Crafty Art of Playmaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Alan Ayckbourn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Crafty Art of Playmaking\u003c\/i\u003e, this seminal guide from renowned playwright Alan Ayckbourn shares his tricks of the trade. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom 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, \u003ci\u003eThe Crafty Art of Playmaking\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have for aspiring playwrights, students of drama, and anyone who has ever laughed their way through one of Ayckbourn's plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“...a practical and disciplined look...After 44 years at his profession, Ayckbourn knows what he's talking about.” —\u003ci\u003eLloyd Rose, Washington Post Book World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“...amusing, thought-provoking, and helpful in turn...his experiences are well worth the price of the book.” —\u003ci\u003eSusan L. Peters, Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“...an entrancing read-no matter what part you play in playmaking.” —\u003ci\u003eDany Margolies, Back Stage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“...a polished gem of theater lore...” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly Annex\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The New York Times on Alan Ayckbourn's recent House and Garden: As ingeniously constructed a work as the contemporary theater has to offer... House and Garden does justice not only to Mr. Ayckbourn's miraculous engineering but to his lightly astringent, not quite farcical humor as well. ” —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780230614888\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"St. Martin's Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40670955798734,"sku":"9780230614888","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_0fddb166-9e3f-4ddd-94e4-d992cd31aa73.jpg?v=1639797383","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780230614888","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}