The Films of Alfred Hitchcock

by David Sterritt

Book Overview

The introduction gives an overview of Hitchcock's long career, with special attention to the varied influences on his work; themes that run through many of his films, from the transference of guilt, to the connection between knowledge and danger; the overlooked importance of his presence within his films, including his famous cameo appearances and characters who represent him within the story; his fascination with performance and the ambiguities of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521398142
• ISBN13: 9780521398145
• Release Date: February 1993
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"