Hitchcock = fwith the collaboration of Helen G. Scott

Iconic, groundbreaking interviews of Alfred Hitchcock by film critic François Truffaut—providing insight into the cinematic method, the history of film, and one of the greatest directors of all time. In Hitchcock , film critic François Truffaut presents fifty hours of interviews with Alfred Hitchcock about the whole of his vast directorial career, from his silent movies in Great Britain to his color films in Hollywood. The result is a portrait of one of the greatest directors the world has ever known, an all-round specialist who masterminded everything, from the screenplay and the photography to the editing and the soundtrack. Hitchcock discusses the inspiration behind his films and the art of creating fear and suspense, as well as giving strikingly honest assessments of his achievements and failures, his doubts and hopes. This peek into the brain of one of cinema's greats is a must-read for all film aficionados. Any book-length interview with Alfred Hitchcock is valuable, but considering that this volume's interlocutor is Franois Truffaut, the conversation is remarkable indeed. Here is a rare opportunity to eavesdrop on two cinematic masters from very different backgrounds as they cover each of Hitch's films in succession. Though this book was initially published in 1967 when Hitchcock was still active, Truffaut later prepared a revised edition that covered the final stages of his career. It's difficult to think of a more informative or entertaining introduction to Hitchcock's art, interests, and peculiar sense of humor. The book is a storehouse of insight and witticism, including the master's impressions of a classic like Rear Window ("I was feeling very creative at the time, the batteries were well charged"), his technical insight into Psycho 's shower scene ("the knife never touched the body; it was all done in the [editing]"), and his ruminations on flops such as Under Capricorn ("If I were to make another picture in Australia today, I'd have a policeman hop into the pocket of a kangaroo and yell 'Follow that car!'"). This is one of the most delightful film books in print. --Raphael Shargel Any book-length interview with Alfred Hitchcock is valuable, but considering that this volume's interlocutor is fellow director François Truffaut, the conversation is remarkable indeed. Here is a rare opportunity to eavesdrop on two cinematic masters from very different backgrounds as they cover each of Hitch's films in succession. Though this book was initially published in 1967 when Hitchcock was still active, Truffaut later prepared a revised edition that covered the final stages of his career. The book is a storehouse of insight and witticism, including the master's impressions of a classic like Rear Window ("I was feeling very creative at the time, the batteries were well charged"), his technical insight into Psycho's shower scene ("the knife never touched the body; it was all done in the [editing]"), and his ruminations on flops such as Under Capricorn ("If I were to make another picture in Australia today, I'd have a policeman hop into the pocket of a kangaroo and yell 'Follow that car!'") Iconic, groundbreaking interviews of Alfred Hitchcock by film critic Francois Truffaut--providing insight into the cinematic method, the history of film, and one of the greatest directors of all time. In Hitchcock, film critic Francois Truffaut presents fifty hours of interviews with Alfred Hitchcock about the whole of his vast directorial career, from his silent movies in Great Britain to his color films in Hollywood. The result is a portrait of one of the greatest directors the world has ever known, an all-round specialist who masterminded everything, from the screenplay and the photography to the editing and the soundtrack. Hitchcock discusses the inspiration behind his films and the art of creating fear and suspense, as well as giving strikingly honest assessments of his achievements and failures, his doubts and hopes. This peek into the brain of one of cinema's greats is a must-read for all film aficionados Presents Transcriptions Of A Series Of Interviews Conducted By Francois Truffaut With Celebrated Filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock Beginning In 1962; And Includes Photographs And A Filmography. Childhood -- The First True Hitchcock : The Lodger -- Hitchcock's First Sound Film : Blackmail -- The Man Who Knew Too Much -- The Secret Agent -- Rebecca : A Cinderella-like Story -- Sabotage Versus Saboteur -- Return To America -- Rope : From 7:30 To 9:15 In One Shot -- Spectacular Comeback Via Strangers On A Train -- Dial M For Murder -- The Wrong Man -- Ideas In The Middle Of The Night -- The Birds -- Marnie -- Hitchcock's Final Years. By François Truffaut ; With The Collaboration Of Helen G. Scott. A Touchstone Book. Dialogue Between Truffaut And Hitchcock. Translation Of Le Cinéma Selon Hitchcock. Includes Indexes. Bibliography: P. 363. The Classic Study Of The Great Director And His Films, Comprising A Series Of Dialogues Between Hitchcock And Truffaut, Is Fully Updated With Material On Hitchcock's Last Years And His Final Four Films. Childhood -- The First Tru Hitchcock: The Lodger -- Hitchcock's First Sound Film: Blackmail -- The Man Who Knew Too Much -- The Secret Agent -- Rebecca: A Cinderella-like Story -- Sabotage Versus Saboteur -- Return To America -- Rope: From 7:30 To 9:15 In One Shot -- Spectacular Comeback Via Strangers On A Train -- Dial M For Murder -- The Wrong Man -- Ideas In The Middle Of The Night -- The Birds -- Marnie -- Hictchcock's Final Years By François Truffaut ; With The Collaboration Of Helen G. Scott. Dialogue Between Truffaut And Hitchcock. Translation Of Le Cinéma Selon Hitchcock. Includes Indexes. Bibliography: P. 363. FRANCOIS TRUFFAUT. Mr. Hitchcock, you were born in London on August 13, 1899. En række samtaler mellem François Truffaut og Alfred Hitchcock