Bibliography
Classic and useful books about moviemaking, movie history, editing, production, screenwriting, and the film industry.
Directing
On Directing Film
A spare, argument-driven view of directing through shots, actions, and dramatic progression.
Editing
In the Blink of an Eye
A concise classic on editing, rhythm, cuts, and the editor's judgement.
On Film Editing
A practical set of editing principles from a working director and editor.
Film history
Film Art: An Introduction
A foundational guide to film form, style, narrative, and analysis.
The Classical Hollywood Cinema
A deep study of the industrial and stylistic system of Hollywood cinema.
The Parade's Gone By...
A rich history of silent cinema and the people who made it.
The Story of Film
A broad global history of cinema and film movements.
Film industry
Adventures in the Screen Trade
A witty insider account of Hollywood writing, development, and production.
Filmmaking craft
Making Movies
A clear, practical account of directing and production from script through release.
Production
The Filmmaker's Handbook
A durable practical reference for production, camera, sound, and post-production.
Screenwriting
Story
A major screenwriting text on structure, scene design, and dramatic movement.
Screenplay
The influential paradigm-based screenwriting manual.