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Book SynopsisOrganized chronologically and covering every short film, television episode, and classic film that theMaster of Suspense directed over the course of his illustrious, 60-year career, Alfred Hitchcock All the Filmsdraws upon years of research to tell the behind the scenes stories of how eachprojectwas 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 memorablescenes.
Spanning more than six decades, and including stories of work withlongtime 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 filmslike Vertigo,The Birds,Psycho, Rear Window, North By Northwest,andTo Catch a Thief (to namea few).
The director''s classic TV series arealso covered extensivelyalong with original release dates, lesser-known short films, box office totals, surreptitiouscasting details, and other insider scoops that will keep fans and students alike turning pages. Featuring hundreds of vivid photographs that celebrate one of cinema''s most iconic artists, Alfred Hitchcock All the Filmsis a visual feast that''sperfect for the movie fan in your life.
