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Alfred Hitchcock

"Mystery is mystifying; it is an intellectual thing. Suspense is an emotional thing." —Alfred Hitchcock


Hitchcock’s name is synonymous with suspense—that is to say, masterful, spine-tingling, thrilling, shocking, excruciating, eye-boggling suspense. With masterpieces such as Rebecca, Vertigo, Rear Window, and Psycho, Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980) fashioned an extremely original approach to filmmaking that is oft imitated though never equaled; his ability to enthrall and frighten with careful pacing, subtlety, and suggestiveness earned him a prestigious reputation which grows more powerful as time goes by. He is and will always remain the master of cinematic suspense. This book, which traces his life and career, from his earliest silent films to his last picture in 1976, also includes a special bonus that Hitch fans will especially enjoy: an illustrated and annotated list of each of his cameos.

The author:
Paul Duncan was born at a young age. Since then he has seen lots of films and read lots of comics and books. He wanted to share his enthusiasm for these subjects so he published magazines about comics (Ark) and crime fiction (Crime Time) before launching a series of small film guides (Pocket Essentials). He gets all his best ideas in the shower.
Facts
Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock

Duncan, Paul (ED)
Flexicover 7.7 x 9.6 in., 192 pages, $ 19.99

ISBN: 978-3-8228-1591-5
Edition: English
Availability: Not in Stock
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„Paul Duncan liefert mit diesem Band seltene, amüsante, großartige Bilder und erzählt uns das Wichtigste in Kürze zu einem mehr als fairen Preis.“
BayerischerRundfunk.de, München, Germany
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Alfred Hitchcock - The Complete Films
br-online.de, Germany, January 02, 2008
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