White, Edward
The Twelve Lives of Alfred Hitchcock: An Anatomy of the Master of Suspense
- ISBN 13:
- 9781324002390
- author:
- White, Edward
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- WW Norton & Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 16 x 3.3 centimeters (0.6
- Genre:
- Biography, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Twelve Lives of Alfred Hitchcock: An Anatomy of the Master of Suspense by Edward White. This fresh biography explores what defines the iconic filmmaker and how his legacy continues to shape our cultural world. Through twelve chapters, each illuminating different aspects of Hitchcock's life and work, White delves into the man behind the myth. From early work in England to celebrated films, White astutely analyzes Hitchcock's oeuvre, providing new interpretations and insights into the director's ideas about gender, relationships, and his devotion to his wife Alma. A trenchant assessment of the Hitchcock persona reveals a figurehead who became nothing less than a cultural icon.
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