[Shoeisha] The definitive textbook for creating villain characters! “Psychology of Villains” published
Shoeisha Press release: October 29, 2024 The definitive textbook for creating villain characters! “Psychology of Villains” published Shoeisha Co., Ltd. (Head office: 5 Funamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President: Mikio Sasaki) has published the book “ Psychology of villains Character creation manual for creators ” will be released on October 30, 2024. This book is a translated book that delves into the psychology of villains, who are indispensable in fiction, and explains how to create characters. Must read for creators! “Textbook for creating villains” co-authored by a
psychologist, criminal psychology analyst, and author
[Villain] is an essential character in works of fiction. This book delves into the psychology and behavioral principles of the charming villains and quirky characters that appear in many works, and explains how to create characters. This book is a translation of “Problematic Characters Psychology”. ■Contents of this book (overview of each chapter) [Chapter 1 to Chapter 3] Villains are roughly divided by personality. Explaining your strengths and weaknesses, the environment in which you grew up, etc. with examples of your work [Chapter 4] Explaining the types of defensive actions (defense mechanisms) that people use to protect themselves, such as “escaping reality” [Chapter 5] Explaining villains by type using MBTI diagnosis [Chapter 6] Explaining real diseases and syndromes with examples of works [Chapter 7] Explaining how to create characters ■Characters explained in this book (excerpts) ・Paranoid type (paranoia)… Joker (“Batman” [1989]) ・Schizophrenic type… Joker (“Joker”), Travis (“Taxi Driver”) ・Narcissistic type… Runway Editor-in-Chief Miranda (“The Devil Wears Prada”), Patrick Bateman (“American Psycho”) ・Borderline type…Cersei Lannister (drama “Game of Thrones”) ・Dependent type…Jaime Lannister (drama “Game of Thrones”) Also explains many other characters! ■Book overview “Psychology of Villains: Character Creation Manual for Creators” Original author: Han Min, Park Sun-mi, Yoo Ji-hyun Translator: Hoshiko Kurokawa Release date: October 30, 2024 List price: 2,420 yen (2,200 yen tax 10%) Format: 46.336 pages
https://www.shoeisha.co.jp/book/detail/9784798185279 Available at bookstores and online bookstores nationwide ・Shoeisha mail order SEshop:
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https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4798185272 ■Table of contents Introduction Chapter 1: Self-centered and have strong faith in themselves – personality spectrum of “self-confident” group A Chapter 2: Emotional and trying to influence others – personality spectrum of
“other-controlling type” group B Chapter 3 Feeling anxious and frightened – “Anxious and irritable” personality spectrum of group C Chapter 4 Defense Mechanisms – Weapons for dealing with human instincts and emotions Chapter 5 Delving into each personality spectrum with MBTI diagnosis Chapter 6 Mental disorders: influenced by culture and society Chapter 7 Breathing life into characters ■Original author profile Han Min Cultural psychologist. After graduating from the Department of Psychology at Korea University, he earned a master’s degree and a doctorate in psychology from the same graduate school. His books include “Koreans who cross the line, Japanese who draw the line” (Asuka Shinsha). Park Sungmi Studied literature and psychology at Korea University and was greatly influenced by cultural psychology. He continues his research at Konkuk University’s doctoral program in literary therapy. He also writes novels and essays. Yoo Jihyun Majored in criminal psychology at Korea University. After graduating, I entered graduate school to study cultural psychology. After joining the police force, he worked as a crime analyst (profiler).
