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Title: The Complete Hitchcock by Paul Condon, Jim Sangster ISBN: 0-7535-0362-X Publisher: Virgin Publishing Pub. Date: March, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (4 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Completely Wonderful
Comment: I see that the other reviewers have pretty much said all there needs to be said about this book and I doubt I will say anything new here. All I want to emphasize it that this is truly THE book to get for a quick, easy, complete understanding of Alfred Hitchcock's movies. I have read other,longer, deeper books on his films which were very good, yet this one is nice when you are new to Hitchcock or just do not have the time to devote to much reading. These authors have a good sense of humor as well, and it always is fun to read a book where you can get a few laughs. They have some good trivia in the book, spotlights on certain Hitchcock actors,a few pages of pictures showing some poster art and movie stills, and they tell you where to find Hitch in the movies where he had cameo appearances. Hitchcock's movies are among my favorites, and this book is among my favorites about them. Get it and read it, you won't be disappointed.
Rating: 5
Summary: I am impressed :)
Comment: After having read this book from stem to stern I would recommend it to new Hitchcock fans and more experienced fans alike. For the new fan it offers a clear synopsis of each film as well as offering many interesting points to look for. For the more experienced it makes for a convenient "turn to" source so as to better avoid the mountains of heavy, sometimes overly self satisfied observations that many resources tend to become, thereby saving wading through chapter upon chapter in order to reach simple facts.
I must respect the authors for their understanding that an enjoyment of film does not require a degree. I always commend a person for having the ability to transfer complicated observations in the simplest of English without the use of parables and without patronizing tones. Paul Condon and Jim Sangster have managed just that and not without the occasional bit of side splitting humour. Even if you are not watching the films in question it is more than a worthy read. That said, it may help to be familiar with some English terms such as "send up" as the average American does not know what it means to send something up so may be left wondering.
However, with the authors sardonic senses of humour being clear I would have liked to have seen further elaboration of the "goofs" section. There are so many Hitchcock bloopers worthy of a mention. I am certain it was a deliberate omission (perhaps for the next book) but nonetheless I was left wishing that they had made note of the obvious ones if only to give the new viewer that added bit of fun and sport.
Despite taking umbrage at the use of the phrase "just a smathering of dull brunettes" ahum, I would gladly purchase any other offerings from either or both authors and very much look forward to a second volume of "Complete Hitchcock," contradiction that it may be. Hopefully with an eye to the slip ups and perhaps more production details (locations, circumstances, first hand anecdotes, etc.) If that isn't a hint to get writing I don't know what is : )
In short I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would not only recommend it but have already bought several other copies for friends and family. Enjoy.
Rating: 5
Summary: Complete in every way
Comment: As a novice Hitchcock fan, I find this book extremely informative. It gives a good summary of all of Hitchcock's movies as well as a good analysis of the films. It also includes where Hitchcock can be spotted in the movies and little tidbits on the actors and actresses who were casted in his movies as well as behind the scenes information. I would recommend this book for those who are starting to discover Hitchcock.
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Title: The Art of Alfred Hitchcock : Fifty Years of His Motion Pictures by Donald Spoto ISBN: 0385418132 Publisher: Anchor Pub. Date: 01 December, 1991 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Complete Films of Alfred Hitchcock by Robert A. Harris, Michael S. Lasky ISBN: 0806524278 Publisher: Citadel Trade Pub. Date: December, 2002 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title: The A-Z of Hitchcock: The Ultimate Reference Guide by Howard Maxford ISBN: 0713487380 Publisher: Batsford Pub. Date: 28 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
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Title: HITCHCOCK (REVISED EDITION) by Helen G. Scott, Francois Truffaut ISBN: 0671604295 Publisher: Touchstone Books Pub. Date: 02 October, 1985 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title:Spellbound - Criterion Collection ASIN: B00006FMDV Publisher: Criterion Collection Pub. Date: 24 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $39.95 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $34.76 |
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