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Alfred hitchcock a life in darkness and light

Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light is the definitive biography of the Master of Suspense and the most widely recognized film director of all time. In a career that spanned six decades and produced more than 60 films ' including The 39 Steps, Vertigo, Psycho, and The Birds ' Alfred Hitchcock set new standards for cinematic invention and storytelling. Acclaimed biographer Patrick McGilligan re-examines his life and extraordinary work, challenging perceptions of Hitchcock as the "macabre Englishman" and sexual obsessive, and reveals instead the ingenious craftsman, trickster, provocateur, and romantic. With insights into his relationships with Hollywood legends ' such as Cary Grant, James Stewart, Ingrid Bergman, and Grace Kelly ' as well as his 54-year marriage to Alma Reville and his inspirations in the thriller genre, the book is full of the same dark humor, cliffhanger suspense, and revelations that are synonymous with one of the most famous and misunderstood figures in cinema.

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  • "Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light is the definitive biography of the Master of Suspense and the most widely recognized film director of all time. In a career that spanned six decades and produced more than 60 films ' including The 39 Steps, Vertigo, Psycho, and The Birds ' Alfred Hitchcock set new standards for cinematic invention and storytelling. Acclaimed biographer Patrick McGilligan re-examines his life and extraordinary work, challenging perceptions of Hitchcock as the "macabre Englishman" and sexual obsessive, and reveals instead the ingenious craftsman, trickster, provocateur, and romantic. With insights into his relationships with Hollywood legends ' such as Cary Grant, James Stewart, Ingrid Bergman, and Grace Kelly ' as well as his 54-year marriage to Alma Reville and his inspirations in the thriller genre, the book is full of the same dark humor, cliffhanger suspense, and revelations that are synonymous with one of the most famous and misunderstood figures in cinema."@en
  • "A portrait of the filmmaker traces his career and numerous works, noting his role in the establishment of industry standards and the characteristics most associated with his persona, while offering insight into his private, professional, and family life."
  • "This fresh and definitive portrait of the Master of Suspense by acclaimed biographer Patrick McGilligan follows Hitchcock's life from its humble beginnings, as the son of an East End greengrocer, through an extraordinary career in which his films set new standards for cinematic invention, to his death as a Hollywood legend in Beverley Hills."
  • "Examines the life of director Alfred Hitchcock, the so-called "Master of Suspense," presenting him as a devoted husband and father, and an innovative film craftsman, and includes anecdotes about his many movies, as well as a filmography."

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  • "Electronic books"
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  • "Biographie"
  • "Biography"
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  • "Alfred Hitchcock : une vie d'ombres et de lumière"
  • "希区柯克传 = Alfred Hitchcock : a life in darkness and light"
  • "Alfred Hitchcock a life in darkness and light"
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  • "Alfred Hitchcock une vie d'ombre et de lumière"
  • "Alfred Hitchcock : a life in darkness and light"
  • "Alfred Hitchcock : a life in darkness and light"@en
  • "Xiqukeke chuan = Alfred Hitchcock : a life in darkness and light"
  • "Alfred Hitchcock : une vie d'ombre et de lumière"

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