Alfred Hitchcock: Filming Our Fears Contributor(s): Adair, Gene (Author) |
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ISBN: 0195119673 ISBN-13: 9780195119671 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $36.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2002 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Performing Arts - Juvenile Nonfiction | Performing Arts - Film |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2002000695 |
Physical Information: 0.58" H x 6.78" W x 9.5" (1.06 lbs) 160 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Alfred Hitchcock is a fascinating look at the life of one of the most influential filmmakers in the world -- a man known for his portly profile and distinct, leery voice almost as much as for his groundbreaking movies. From Hitchcock's first film, Blackmail -- the first British movie with sound -- to his blockbuster Hollywood successes, Psycho, The Birds, Rear Window, and Vertigo. Alfred Hitchcock chronicles the Master of Suspense's close working relationship with his wife, Alma, who was an integral part of his filmmaking process, and the struggle to gain full artistic control over his work. With illustrations throughout and sidebars showcasing Hitchcocks techniques and directing style, Alfred Hitchcock reveals how some of the greatest films ever created came to be through the life and work of one of the most admired filmmakers ever. Oxford Portraits are informative and insightful biographies of people whose lives shaped their times and continue to influence ours. Based on the most recent scholarship, they draw heavily on primary sources, including writings by and about their subjects. Each book is illustrated with a wealth of photographs, documents, memorabilia, framing the personality and achievements of its subject against the backdrop of history. |