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Argues that Hitchcock orchestrates the narrative and stylistic idioms of popular cinema to at once celebrate and subvert the ideal of romance. The author describes how Hitchcock's characteristic tone is achieved through a titillating combination of suspense and black humor that subverts the moral framework of the romantic thriller.

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Tough but rewarding. Empire (four star review) In-depth, insightful... Highly recommended. CHOICE Comprehensive and gracefully conceived. -- Michael Richardson Cineaste [Allen's] knowledge of Hitchcock's films is impressive. Times Literary Supplement Carefully researched and artfully written... critics will be tracing the ramifications of Hitchcock's romantic irony for a long time to come. -- David Sterritt Film Quarterly

Table of Contents
Preface Acknowledgments Part I: Narrative Form 1 Romantic Irony 2 Suspense 3 Knowledge and Sexual Difference Part II: Visual Style 4 Sexuality and Style 5 Expressionism 6 Color Design Conclusion Notes Index

Hitchcocks Romantic Irony

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      Publisher Columbia University Press
      Published 16 October 2007
      ISBN-13 9780231135757
      978-0231135757
      ISBN-10 0231135750
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Argues that Hitchcock orchestrates the narrative and stylistic idioms of popular cinema to at once celebrate and subvert the ideal of romance. The author describes how Hitchcock's characteristic tone is achieved through a titillating combination of suspense and black humor that subverts the moral framework of the romantic thriller.

      Trade Review
      Tough but rewarding. Empire (four star review) In-depth, insightful... Highly recommended. CHOICE Comprehensive and gracefully conceived. -- Michael Richardson Cineaste [Allen's] knowledge of Hitchcock's films is impressive. Times Literary Supplement Carefully researched and artfully written... critics will be tracing the ramifications of Hitchcock's romantic irony for a long time to come. -- David Sterritt Film Quarterly

      Table of Contents
      Preface Acknowledgments Part I: Narrative Form 1 Romantic Irony 2 Suspense 3 Knowledge and Sexual Difference Part II: Visual Style 4 Sexuality and Style 5 Expressionism 6 Color Design Conclusion Notes Index

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