Non-Fiction, Philosophy & Social Sciences, Social Sciences & Sociology, Sociology, Cultural & Media Studies
Trip to the Moon: Understanding the True Power Of Story
Paperback Published on: 28/01/2027
Price: £14.99
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9781802062281
- Number of pages: 496
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 31 mm
- Weight: 344g
- Languages: English
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Commercialism winning over conscience
Well, this certainly didn't have the same impact on me as Into the Woods. Partly that's because it feels like a long defence of his earlier arguments, so i... READ MORE
A question of expectation.
Trip to the Moon is in effect as series of essays analyzing the impact of story on politics, religion, and world order, and very different to “Into the Woo... READ MORE
Wider scope than previous work
I’ve read John Yorke’s first book (Into the Woods). His second, Trip to the Moon, is a broader exploration of why stories matter—not just in novels, films ... READ MORE
Fascinating and knowledgeable discussion on the power of story...
Firstly, let’s explore what this book doesn’t do. It isn’t any sort of how-to guide for authors and screenwriters on how to write a compelling narrative. I... READ MORE
VERY READABLE INSIGHT INTO STORYTELLING
John Yorke is a renowned TV and radio producer, with impressive credits such as Wolf Hall, Shameless, Life on Mars, Spooks and The Archers to his name. He ... READ MORE
Illuminating, and thrilling
A Trip to the Moon is a thrilling read, although it isn’t a thriller. But it does thrill – with observations, commentary and forays into how storytelling s... READ MORE
