by Ken Dancyger (Author)
This seventh edition provides a detailed, precise look at the storytelling choices an editor will have to make against a background of theory, history, and practice across a range of genres, featuring analysis of dozens of classic and contemporary films.
Author Biography
Ken Dancyger is Professor Emeritus of Film and Television at Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, as well as the author of numerous books on screenwriting, editing, and production, including Alternative Scriptwriting (with Jeff Rush) and Writing the Short Film (with Patricia Cooper), The Director's Idea, and Global Scriptwriting, all published by Routledge/Focal Press. Ken also conducts scriptwriting and editing workshops internationally.
Number of Pages: 546
Dimensions: 1.17 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 22, 2026
