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Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light

Patrick McGilligan • ReganBooks • ISBN-13 978-0470869727

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Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light

Patrick McGilligan • ReganBooks

ISBN-10: 0470869720 · ISBN-13: 978-0470869727 · 2003 · 1st Edition

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This comprehensive biography of Alfred Hitchcock, written by Patrick McGilligan, delves into the life and career of one of cinema's most influential directors. Covering his early years, rise to fame, and lasting impact on the film industry, the book provides an in-depth look at Hitchcock's personal and professional life, exploring his unique style and the psychological depth of his films.

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Publisher: ReganBooks
Hardcover1st EditionDecember 2003
Pages: 880Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

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Contributor: Patrick McGilligan

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Category: 20th Century HistoryCategory: Artistic InfluenceCategory: British CinemaCategory: Cinema StudiesCategory: Cultural StudiesCategory: Directorial StyleCategory: FilmCategory: Film BiographyCategory: CinemaInfluenced by: Orson WellesInfluenced by: Fritz LangInfluenced by: F.W. MurnauInfluenced by: D.W. GriffithInfluenced by: John FordInfluenced by: Sergei EisensteinInfluenced by: Charlie ChaplinInfluenced by: Luis Buu00f1uelInfluenced: Steven SpielbergInfluenced: Martin ScorseseInfluenced: Brian De PalmaInfluenced: David LynchInfluenced: Quentin TarantinoInfluenced: Christopher NolanInfluenced: Guillermo del ToroInfluenced: Wes AndersonCornerstone of: Comprehensive Biographies of Film Directors

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