--- product_id: 329652076 title: "The Essential Directors: The Art and Impact of Cinema's Most Influential Filmmakers (Turner Classic Movies)" price: "1630637₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/329652076-the-essential-directors-the-art-and-impact-of-cinemas-most store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # The Essential Directors: The Art and Impact of Cinema's Most Influential Filmmakers (Turner Classic Movies) **Price:** 1630637₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Essential Directors: The Art and Impact of Cinema's Most Influential Filmmakers (Turner Classic Movies) - **How much does it cost?** 1630637₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/329652076-the-essential-directors-the-art-and-impact-of-cinemas-most) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Essential Directors: The Art and Impact of Cinema's Most Influential Filmmakers (Turner Classic Movies) [De Forest, Sloan, Bogdanovich, Peter, Stewart, Jacqueline] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Essential Directors: The Art and Impact of Cinema's Most Influential Filmmakers (Turner Classic Movies) Review: Sloan De Forest has become an essential resource - The burgeoning works of Sloan De Forest on various aspects of primarily American cinema are indispensable for people interested in this arena of the artistic world. Her work is coming out under the imprimatur of Turner Classic Movies and has been preceded by Dynamic Dames and Must-See Sci-Fi. Her most recent work is the one under review here, i.e., The Essential Directors: The Art and Impact of Cinema’s Most Influential Filmmakers. This beautiful book is a top-scale production comprising six chapters dealing with the principal stages of American cinema from the Silent Era to, as Ms. De Forest put it, the Whole New Hollywood, from Charlie Chaplin to Steven Spielberg. As expected, this history is largely one of the cinematic doings of white men, since they have dominated the American cinematic experience from its beginning. De Forest discusses the work of only four (!) women, including Lois Weber, Dorothy Arzner, Ida Lupino, and Elaine May, and only a single person of color (!!), Oscar Micheaux. The years covered range from about 1915, beginning with the regrettable The Birth of a Nation and terminating with the 2017 film of Steven Spielberg The Post. Each chapter dealing with a particular director surveys the life and work of that person, provides a list of “must-see” movies and then discusses a “key scene to watch.” Each chapter includes a quote from someone commenting on the director covered in the chapter. The photographic illustrations are exquisite and are primarily in luminous black & white. Only a few are in color, which is appropriate and desirable. This important book is worthy of serious study by cinephiles of all stripes, especially those who can appreciate non-CGI cinema. I highly recommend this book to be purchased for one’s own library but also for the library of your friend with whom you “talk movies.” Review: We need more old Hollywood books to preserve the early and golden years - I am a film historian and i think this is one of the better compilations; loved the photos and quality paper and cover stock. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #183,878 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #58 in Movie Guides & Reviews #63 in Movie Reference #297 in Movie History & Criticism | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (162) | | Dimensions | 11.4 x 1.2 x 9.2 inches | | ISBN-10 | 0762498935 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0762498932 | | Item Weight | 2.45 pounds | | Language | English | | Part of series | Turner Classic Movies | | Print length | 344 pages | | Publication date | November 23, 2021 | | Publisher | Running Press Adult | ## Images ![The Essential Directors: The Art and Impact of Cinema's Most Influential Filmmakers (Turner Classic Movies) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91SA2sBUH9S.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sloan De Forest has become an essential resource *by L***N on March 21, 2022* The burgeoning works of Sloan De Forest on various aspects of primarily American cinema are indispensable for people interested in this arena of the artistic world. Her work is coming out under the imprimatur of Turner Classic Movies and has been preceded by Dynamic Dames and Must-See Sci-Fi. Her most recent work is the one under review here, i.e., The Essential Directors: The Art and Impact of Cinema’s Most Influential Filmmakers. This beautiful book is a top-scale production comprising six chapters dealing with the principal stages of American cinema from the Silent Era to, as Ms. De Forest put it, the Whole New Hollywood, from Charlie Chaplin to Steven Spielberg. As expected, this history is largely one of the cinematic doings of white men, since they have dominated the American cinematic experience from its beginning. De Forest discusses the work of only four (!) women, including Lois Weber, Dorothy Arzner, Ida Lupino, and Elaine May, and only a single person of color (!!), Oscar Micheaux. The years covered range from about 1915, beginning with the regrettable The Birth of a Nation and terminating with the 2017 film of Steven Spielberg The Post. Each chapter dealing with a particular director surveys the life and work of that person, provides a list of “must-see” movies and then discusses a “key scene to watch.” Each chapter includes a quote from someone commenting on the director covered in the chapter. The photographic illustrations are exquisite and are primarily in luminous black & white. Only a few are in color, which is appropriate and desirable. This important book is worthy of serious study by cinephiles of all stripes, especially those who can appreciate non-CGI cinema. I highly recommend this book to be purchased for one’s own library but also for the library of your friend with whom you “talk movies.” ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We need more old Hollywood books to preserve the early and golden years *by C***D on January 18, 2026* I am a film historian and i think this is one of the better compilations; loved the photos and quality paper and cover stock. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thoroughly enjoyable survey of the careers of great directors *by M***N on April 20, 2023* I found myself speeding through this book and reliving so many great films I’ve seen over the years on TCM, as well as movie revival houses, public TV, home video, streaming services and other channels. Sloan De Forest provides entertaining descriptions of the careers and films of so many favorite directors, including Hitchcock, Welles, Hawks, Spielberg, Scorsese, Lubitsch and many, many more. The book focuses its chapters mostly on individual mainstream Hollywood directors, interspersed with some breezy roundups of groups of foreign and indie directors. De Forest also calls attention to some lesser known women directors in a few chapters, some dating back to the early days of silent film, which sent me searching for clips on YouTube of them. The book made me hunger to watch and rewatch so many great movies. It’s a great read for any film buff, plus the photos and layout are top notch, even in ebook format. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Essential Directors: The Art and Impact of Cinema's Most Influential Filmmakers (Turner Classic Movies) - The Essentials: 52 Must-See Movies and Why They Matter (Turner Classic Movies) - The New York Times Book of Movies: The Essential 1,000 Films to See --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/329652076-the-essential-directors-the-art-and-impact-of-cinemas-most](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/329652076-the-essential-directors-the-art-and-impact-of-cinemas-most) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*