The Encyclopedia of Alfred Hitchcock - Brossura

Leitch, Thomas M.

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ISBN 10: 0816043876 ISBN 13: 9780816043873

Casa editrice: Checkmark Books, 2002

Riassunto

Presents the life and career of Alfred Hitchcock with detailed information on his films, including technical information, themes, style, and film theory.

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Series; Great filmmakers. The Facts on File film reference library. Physical description; xxx, 418 p. : ill ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (p. 385-387) and index. Summary; Renowned as the "Master of Suspense", Alfred Hitchcock is one of the most popular directors of the 20th century. Over the course of more than 50 feature films and numerous other projects, Hitchcock is often seen to have revolutionized the suspense thiller genre and pushed the psychological thriller to its limits. This encyclopedia covers the director's career, and examines films such as "Vertigo", "The Birds" and "Psycho". Over 1200 entries explore each of Hitchcock's films in detail, his television directing efforts, key members of his casts and crew and inspirations for his films. Also covered are the various studios and production companies with which Hitchcock worked, major schools of critical thought with regard to his films and recurring themes and motifs that defined his signature style. Subjects; Hitchcock, Alfred (1899-1980) - Encyclopedias. Hitchcock, Alfred (1899-) - Encyclopedias. Individual film directors, film-makers. Performing Arts / Film / Direction & Production. Performing Arts / Film / Reference. Reference / Encyclopedias. Hitchcock, Alfred. Genres; Bibliography. Biography. Encyclopedia. Illustrated.

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• Editore: Checkmark Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0816043876
• ISBN 13: 9780816043873
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 418