Author: FREEDMAN, JONATHAN (1954-); MILLINGTON, RICHARD H. (1953-)
Title: Hitchcock's America / edited by Jonathan Freedman and Richard Millington
Description: New York : Oxford University Press 1999. Third Edition. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; viii. 192 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Includes filmography: p. 181-185. Summary; Alfred Hitchcock has long been understood as an inspired technician and master of abnormal psychology. The authors of this volume suggest. through readings of his American films. that he is also a cultural critic of remarkable insight and undeniable presence. This book looks at Hitchcock's analysis of and engagement with American culture. His films emerge as our richest history of American middle-class culture at mid-century. Subjects; Hitchcock. Alfred 1899-1980 — Criticism and interpretation. Hitchcock. Alfred — Studies. National characteristics. American. in motion pictures. United States — In motion pictures. United States — In cinema films. Film theory & criticism ; Media studies. PERFORMING ARTS / Film & Video / Direction & Production. PERFORMING ARTS / Film & Video / History & Criticism. Hitchcock. Alfred - Criticism and interpretation.ISBN: 0195119061. Weight in Kg appr.:

Keywords: 0195119061