Alfred Hitchcock by Patrick Mcgilligan

Alfred Hitchcock by Patrick Mcgilligan

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Alfred Hitchcock by Patrick Mcgilligan

Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light is the definitive biography of the Master of Suspense and the most widely recognized film director of all time.

In a career that spanned six decades and produced more than 60 films - including>The 39 Steps, Vertigo, Psycho, and>The Birds - Alfred Hitchcock set new standards for cinematic invention and storytelling. Acclaimed biographer Patrick McGilligan re-examines his life and extraordinary work, challenging perceptions of Hitchcock as the macabre Englishman and sexual obsessive, and reveals instead the ingenious craftsman, trickster, provocateur, and romantic.

With insights into his relationships with Hollywood legends - such as Cary Grant, James Stewart, Ingrid Bergman, and Grace Kelly - as well as his 54-year marriage to Alma Reville and his inspirations in the thriller genre, the book is full of the same dark humor, cliffhanger suspense, and revelations that are synonymous with one of the most famous and misunderstood figures in cinema.

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ISBN 13 9780060393229
ISBN 10 006039322X
Title Alfred Hitchcock
Author Patrick Mcgilligan
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Year published 2003-09-30
Number of pages 850
Prizes Short-listed for Edgar Allan Poe Awards (Critical/Biographical) 2004
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.