--- product_id: 76094518 title: "On Directing Film" brand: "david mamet" price: "€ 1.33" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/76094518-on-directing-film store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # On Directing Film **Brand:** david mamet **Price:** € 1.33 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** On Directing Film by david mamet - **How much does it cost?** € 1.33 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/76094518-on-directing-film) ## Best For - david mamet enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted david mamet brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A masterclass on the art of directing from the Pulitzer Prize-winning (and Oscar and Tony-nominated) writer of Glengarry Glen Ross , Speed the Plow , The Verdict , and Wag the Dog Calling on his unique perspective as playwright, screenwriter, and director of his own critically acclaimed movies like House of Games, State and Main, and Things Change , David Mamet illuminates how a film comes to be. He looks at every aspect of directing—from script to cutting room—to show the many tasks directors undertake in reaching their prime objective: presenting a story that will be understood by the audience and has the power to be both surprising and inevitable at the same time. Based on a series of classes Mamet taught at Columbia University's film school, On Directing Film will be indispensible not only to students but to anyone interested in an overview of the craft of filmmaking. "Passion, clarity, commitment, intelligence—just what one would expect from Mamet." —Sidney Lumet, Academy Award-nominated director of 12 Angry Men , Dog Day Afternoon , Network , and The Verdict ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 20.12 x 12.75 x 0.91 cm | | Edition | Reprint | | Generic Name | BOOKS | | Importer | Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd | | Isbn 10 | 0140127224 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0140127225 | | Item Weight | 108 g | | Language | English | | Net Quantity | 750.00 Grams | | Packer | Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd | | Print Length | 128 pages | | Publication Date | 1 January 1992 | | Publisher | Penguin USA | | Reading Age | 5 years and up | ## Images ![On Directing Film - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ph+1t3GRL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I saw the Masterclass and then I had to read his book. *by on Reviewed in India 1 February 2019* I randomly saw this book on Amazon recommends and I ordered it, as only a few days ago I saw Mamet's MasterClass and heavily influenced me.I was really apprehensive when I picked this book because it was a really tiny book and pretty costly compared to its size. However, being a fan of Mamet and someone who works mostly in film line I had to buy it and read it.I loved how Mamet has written this book. Yes, there is not much content on this book but every word in the book is golden and will help you in your film writing and direction career more than any other book with 100 pages.Most the content is written in the form of dialogues between him and his students. It was like you were actually sitting in a workshop with Mamet himself guiding you and telling you about his experiences and how to make a good movie.Though the name of the book is "On Directing Film", I would say this book is more about screenwriting than direction. This is because Mamet by profession is a writer first, being a creator of several plays, screenplays and novels and a director later with superb films such as "House of Games".I loved this book and I am going to read it again. The last page of this book has made a huge impact on me. There is a question that one of his students ask him that what if he works really hard on his movie but the movie still doesn't work. Basically, it is the question that everyone wants to ask - whether one's hard work will pay.Truth is that no one can tell anyone in 100% confirmation that whether his hard work will pay off. You just have to do hard work and then wish everything ends in success.Mamet answers the student in the form of a story and it was the perfect ending to a perfect book.Of course, you have to read the book to know what that story was.If you are a filmmaking student, and a wannabe writer-director, this book is a must read and is another bible which you should read religiously, again and again, to get inside the mind of the master screenwriter legend called Mamet. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ABC for Youtubers *by on Reviewed in India 16 March 2026* This should be the first book for youtubers and 2nd should be how to shoot video that doesn't suck ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read *by on Reviewed in India 2 January 2016* The book was in good condition and it a decent and quick read. Pretty thin, like 120 pages at most if not more and gives some interesting views on minimalism in film ## Frequently Bought Together - On Directing Film - Making Movies - In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing, 2nd Edition --- ## 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.at/products/76094518-on-directing-film](https://www.desertcart.at/products/76094518-on-directing-film) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-09-02*