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Alfred Hitchcock All the Films

The Story Behind Every Movie, Episode, and Short

by Bernard Benoliel
Gilles Esposito
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Organized chronologically and covering every short film, television episode, and classic film that the "Master of Suspense" directed over the course of his illustrious, 60-year career, Alfred Hitchcock All the Films draws upon years of research to tell the behind the scenes stories of how each project was conceived, cast, and produced, down to the creation of the costumes, the search for perfect locations, and of course, the direction of some of cinema's most memorable scenes.
Spanning more than six decades, and including stories of work with longtime collaborators like costume designer Edith Head, title designer Saul Bass, and composer Bernard Herrmann, this book details the creative processes that resulted in numerous classic films like Vertigo,The Birds,Psycho, Rear Window, North By Northwest,andTo Catch a Thief (to name a few).  
The director's classic TV series are also covered extensively along with original release dates, lesser-known short films, box office totals, surreptitious casting details, and other insider scoops that will keep fans and students alike turning pages. Alfred Hitchcock All the Films is the perfect book for the movie fan in your life.

  • Creators

  • Series

    All the Films

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    October 29, 2024

  • Formats

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      • ISBN: 9780762488698

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      • ISBN: 9780762488698
      • File size: 2132 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      Starred review from May 1, 2024

      The star of this second volume (after Steven Spielberg, All the Films) in the "All the Films" series is the legendary Alfred Hitchcock. Authors Benoliel, Gilles Esposito, Jean-Fran�ois Rauger, and Murielle Joudet cover all of his feature films, television productions, and unfinished works; this may be the most visually complete appreciation of Hitchcock's career yet. Each Hitchcock project is covered with enough details to delight existing fans and entice new ones. The text is filled with hundreds of interesting anecdotes, sidebars about Hitchcock's famous cameo appearances, and sections on key collaborators and his innovative stylistic ideas. It's also packed with images, including publicity shots, countless behind-the-scenes photos, and storyboard art. Critical evaluation takes a backseat to how the films were cast, written, and filmed. It also steers clear of Hitchcock's private life, leaving details of how he treated his leading actresses and descriptions of his personality and persona to other biographers. VERDICT Readers interested in Hitchcock's work instead of his personal life will find this an essential volume. It's a wonderful treat for all fans of Hitchcock and filmmaking.--Peter Thornell

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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