The Films of Alfred Hitchcock

Long renowned as the “master of suspense,” Alfred Hitchcock is one of the rare filmmakers to achieve both a critical reputation for cinematic artistry and enduring popularity with everyday moviegoers around the world. His distinctive public image brought together a serious, even tormented artist and a mischievous magician with a penchant for practical jokes.

This book presents an engaging overview of Hitchcock’s life and work along with close studies of ten films spanning nearly five decades...