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Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster; Revised edition edition (1 Jan 1986)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0671604295
ISBN-13: 978-0671604295
Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 21.3 x 2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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One is ravished by the density of insights into cinematic questions...Truffaut performed a tour de force of tact in getting this ordinarily guarded man to open up as he had never done before (and never would again)...If the 1967 Hitchcock/Truffaut can now be seen as something of a classic, this revised version is even better. Phillip Lopate The New York Times Book Review

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic guide to the world of Hitch!, 24 Aug 1999

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If you are a fan of Hitchcock's work you owe it to yourself to buy this book!

It's a superb and insightful analysis of the processes involved in bringing classics such as Vertigo, North by Northwest, Psycho and The Birds to the screen. It also covers Hitch's early silent work such as The Lodger in depth which few other books manage to do.

Chock full of great anecdotes and useful analysis of Hitch's main themes, this book deserves a place on any serious film fan's book shelf.

This is one of the best books on cinema ever written, and is up there with A Biographical Dictionary of Cinema and Rosebud. An essential read!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read for any Hitchcock Lover, 29 Aug 1997

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This is THE book for anyone who's seen the Master of Suspense's classics, and want to know more about them. Truffuat, a great director in his own right, is one of the best interviewers I have ever read. His own knowledge of film and its techniques lend him particular insight into what makes Hitch tick. Perhaps best of all, you learn which of his movies Sir Alfred liked; which he didn't; and even projects or sequences he always wished to do, but never could. The only problem is that if you have not seen a movie they are discussing, they explain the plot, with the ending, so watch out for spoilers. Still, Hitchcock didn't give many interviews and this one isn't to be missed.

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4.0 out of 5 stars I can't put it down!, 2 Mar 1999

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This book is unbelievable! Two of the greatest film minds talking to one another about the structure and composition of film. It's a huge interview that spaned a couple days and takes about a few hours to read. It is such a great read for anyone interested in film, Hitchcock, and Truffant.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books on film!
This is one of the best books on film ever written. Truffaut has seen everyone of Hitch's movies and the two of them discuss all aspects of his work. Read more

Published on 17 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars An insight into the nature of film
This title is one of those books that can make people choose film as the medium of their expression. Read more

Published on 15 Nov 1998

3.0 out of 5 stars ego
William Goldman, in his book ADVENTURES IN THE SCREEN TRADE said of this book: "for me the silly auteur theory peaked with the publication of one of the genuinely ego-ridden... Read more

Published on 25 May 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely essential for Movie people.
The whole book is one big interview. Francois Truffaut discussed with Alfred Hitchcock for several days about his films. Read more

Published on 5 April 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars the best
this is my favorite film book, the one that made me want to be a filmmaker... i stumbled across it when i was 13 or 14, probably not even knowing who truffaut was... Read more

Published on 27 Jan 1998

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