{"product_id":"9781119688136","title":"Handbook on Interactive Storytelling","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHandbook on Interactive Storytelling\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJouni Smed | Tomi 'bgt' Suovuo | Natasha Skult | Petter Skult\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eComputers \/ Programming \/ Games\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHANDBOOK ON INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the latest research on crafting compelling narratives in interactive entertainment\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronic games are no longer considered “mere fluff” alongside the “real” forms of entertainment, like film, music, and television. Instead, many games have evolved into an art form in their own right, including carefully constructed stories and engaging narratives enjoyed by millions of people around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHandbook on Interactive Storytelling\u003c\/i\u003e, readers will find a comprehensive discussion of the latest research covering the creation of interactive narratives that allow users to experience a dramatically compelling story that responds directly to their actions and choices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSystematically organized, with extensive bibliographies and academic exercises included in each chapter, the book offers readers new perspectives on existing research and fresh avenues ripe for further study. In-depth case studies explore the challenges involved in crafting a narrative that comprises one of the main features of the gaming experience, regardless of the technical aspects of a game’s production. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will also enjoy: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to interactive storytelling, including discussions of narrative, plot, story, interaction, and a history of the phenomenon, from improvisational theory to role-playing games\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA rigorous discussion of the background of storytelling, from Aristotle’s Poetics to Joseph Campbell and the hero’s journey\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompelling explorations of different perspectives in the interactive storytelling space, including different platforms, designers, and interactors, as well as an explanation of storyworlds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for game designers, developers, game and narrative researchers, academics, undergraduate and graduate students studying storytelling, game design, gamification, and multimedia systems, \u003ci\u003eHandbook on Interactive Storytelling\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the deployment of compelling narratives in an interactive context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJouni Smed, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e holds his doctorate in Computer Science. He has twenty years of experience in the game development, from algorithms and networking in multiplayer games to game software construction, design, and interactive storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTomi 'BGT' Suovuo\u003c\/b\u003e focuses on the virtual barrier in mediated interaction, particularly between multiple users. He has taught \u003ci\u003ePrinciples of Interaction Design\u003c\/i\u003e for four years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNatasha Skult\u003c\/b\u003e is an active member of the Finnish and international game developers community as the Chairperson of IGDA and founder of Hive – Turku Game Hub.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePetter Skult, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e obtained his doctorate in 2019 in English language and literature from Åbo Akademi University. He is a game designer and writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 July 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119688136\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e224\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44378881818764,"sku":"9781119688136","price":127.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119688136.jpg?v=1780183486","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781119688136","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}