- Hardcover: 894 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (17 Oct 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0470869720
- ISBN-13: 978-0470869727
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16 x 5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 430,854 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"…Hitchcock’s two sides were vividly illustrated…" (Weston Daily Press, 8 November 2003)
“…McGilligan’s new book rights all the wrongs of past efforts which have portrayed Hitchcock as a lunatic…” (Ireland on Sunday, 23 November 2003)
“…rewarding biography…McGillian restores to us Hitchcock the artist…” (Sunday Herald (Glasgow), 30 November 2003)
"…McGilligan’s biography unquestionably gives a more lifelike account than any of its precursors…"(Sunday Telegraph, 14 December 2003)
“…McGilligan again and again defends Hitchcock’s reputation…very intriguing…” (The Irish Times, 10 January 2004)
“…tempers a discussion of the dark side with expert analysis and the insights of a seasoned film biographer.” (The Times, 5 May 2004)
Sunday Herald, Glasgow 30 November 2003
"..rewarding biography..McGillian restores to us Hitchcock the artist.."
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have waited years for a definitive biography of my favourite director, and here it is.
I actually stumbled upon this book when it was brand new, and didn't even know about its publication.
To my utter delight, this biography is thoroughly researched and detailed throughout.
The actual text is approximately 700 pages along with 32 pages of photographs,immense discussion about Hitchcock's life and films and a list of other published volumes concerning either the man himself or his films.
Previously, I had in my possession a biography entitled "Dark Side of Genius," published in 1982.This volume has its own merits; entertaining, well-illustrated but the author is rather biased towards the subject of the book.
If you require a detailed, balanced and enjoyable account of one of the best directors in the business, then look no further.
I actually stumbled upon this book when it was brand new, and didn't even know about its publication.
To my utter delight, this biography is thoroughly researched and detailed throughout.
The actual text is approximately 700 pages along with 32 pages of photographs,immense discussion about Hitchcock's life and films and a list of other published volumes concerning either the man himself or his films.
Previously, I had in my possession a biography entitled "Dark Side of Genius," published in 1982.This volume has its own merits; entertaining, well-illustrated but the author is rather biased towards the subject of the book.
If you require a detailed, balanced and enjoyable account of one of the best directors in the business, then look no further.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
With 39 (spooky!) Hitchcock books currently on my bookshelf you could call me a bit of a Hitchcock fan. This book is an extensive journey through the great man's film career. Unlike other books, it concentrates more on the man and the story of him doing his job, rather than a critique of his work - although it does that well too. It adds interesting factual elements to the stories behind the production and development of his films I had not read elsewhere. Overall, £ for £, it is easily the best Hitchcock book on my shelf and the one I'd save if 'the ship went down'. Really well written - probably my fastest 850 page read of all time.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This biography is not only the best yet written about Alfred Hitchcock it is possibly one of the best biographies I have ever read. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Comprehensive, and immensely readable.
And if you are a movie lover check out the same author's biography of George Cukor, also superb.
And if you are a movie lover check out the same author's biography of George Cukor, also superb.
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Superb!
Never, they say, judge a book by its cover. The jacket looks idiotic and I delayed buying this book for months until I found time to read some reviews. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Roger Clark
An Authorative Account of a Fascinating Life
Brought up as a grocer's son in London, Alfred Hitchcock was one of the great film directors. He understood the demands of the audience and how to translate this through the visual... Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2009 by DDH255
The best there is
I have read a number of books on Hitch, but this is currently the best one out there.
McGilligan deserves great credit for the huge amount of work that has gone into this. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2004 by Stephen Risebury
Superb - Whether You're Interested In Hitchcock, or Film
With this book, McGilligan has managed to do for Hitchcock what Peter Guralnick did for Elvis with 'Last Train From Memphis'. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2004 by Mr. J. Mccool
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