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.
| ISBN | 3836527790 | | Pages | 192 | | ISBN13 | 9783836527798
(What's this?) | | Weight (grammes) | 1202 | | Publisher | Taschen GmbH | | Published in | Cologne | | Imprint | Taschen GmbH | | Height (mm) | 241 | | Format | Hardback | | Width (mm) | 300 | | Publication date | 25 Apr 2011 | | Spine width (mm) | 20 | | DEWEY | 791.430233092 | | Academic level | General | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | |
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"Mystery is mystifying; it is an intellectual thing. Suspense is an emotional thing." (Alfred Hitchcock)"
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