The Essential Directors: The Art and Impact of Cinema's Most Influential Filmmakers (Turner Classic Movies)

The Essential Directors is a comprehensive guide to the most influential filmmakers in Hollywood history, covering their narrative style, unique touches, contributions to the medium, key films, and distinctive movie moments.

With over 200 full-color and black-and-white photographs, this book provides an in-depth look at the lives and works of game-changing artists such as Cecil B.

DeMille, Oscar Micheaux, "One-Take Woody" Van Dyke, George Cukor, Dorothy Arzner, Ida Lupino, and Mike Nichols.

Whether you're a film buff or just starting to explore the world of cinema, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the art and craft of movie making.