Durgnat, Raymond
A Long Hard Look at 'Psycho'
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844573585
- author:
- Durgnat, Raymond
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- British Film Institute
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 18.8 x 13.7 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- Film theory & criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Long Hard Look at 'Psycho' by Raymond Durgnat is a comprehensive analysis of Alfred Hitchcock's film. First published in 1969, this new edition has been updated with an introduction by Henry K. Miller, who explores the book's significance and its author's long-standing campaign to challenge traditional film studies. The book's roots lie in Durgnat's personal connection to Hitchcock, as well as his involvement with a circle of like-minded intellectuals who shared his interests in cinema and aesthetics. This eclectic group, which included notable figures such as William Empson and Manny Farber, provided the intellectual foundation for Durgnat's work. This book offers a detailed examination of key concepts in film studies, including illusionism, character identification, scopophilia, and classical narrative. Through its exploration of these ideas, A Long Hard Look at 'Psycho' provides a unique perspective on Hitchcock's film and its enduring influence on the medium.
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