The A-Z of Hitchcock: The Ultimate Reference Guide
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.85 (665 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0713487380 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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(Ziegler was the editor who cut the film for Spellbound, Rope, Strangers on a Train and Topaz.) Readers may disagree with some of Maxford's evaluations-The Birds, he says, leaves him "curiously cold"-but his exhaustive, well-designed compilation of Hitchcock facts is sure to prove useful to any serious Hitchcock fan. . Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Publishers Weekly Though biographies and academic studies of Alfred Hitchcock abound, film buff Maxford (David Lean; The George Lucas Companion) found an opening for one more useful book about the renowned director when he "fixed upon the idea of an all-encompassing encyclope
For Pure Information Only Englodroheim Von Giggletinks (spoilers)If you're looking for pure facts about Hitchcock, this book's got it. It's got everything from a bio on all of Hitch's actors to the name of the shower scene double. However, Howard Maxford lets his opinions get over his information way too often, and as you'd expect, they're not very well informed. For instance, in his review / information on Vertigo (in which he gives the film two out of four stars), he sta
Each entry includes a complete film synopsis with a detailed critique; cast and credit listings; video, laserdisc and DVD availability; and soundtrack availability. Plus, there's inside info on Hitchcock's trademark appearance in each film, all his television work, and unrealized and unfinished films, as well as biographies for all Hitchcock's lead actors, key cinematographers, technicians, composers, and special effects people. This unique compendium covers his entire career in a user-friendly, easy-reference, A-to-Z format for the first time. Illustrated throughout.. For the legion of Alfred Hitchcock's fans: a totally new reference book on the career of one of finest and best loved directors in history
. He is the author of five books: Hammer, House of Horror, The A-Z of Horror Films, The A-Z of Science Fiction and Fantasy Films, The George Lucas Companion and David Lean. Starburst, Shivers, What's On in London, London Life, and Video Time. Howard Maxford is a film journalist, writing reviews, features and interviews for such publications as Film Review