Overview

Murder! Mothers! Men on the run! Film fans know these are just a few key ingredients of Alfred Hitchcock's movies. When Hitchcock fused these elements with his innovative directorial approach, that blend of familiar themes and stylistic ingenuity became known as 'Hitchcockian'. In a refreshingly original way, HITCHOLOGY considers how Hitchcock used these narrative tropes and formal flourishes to create some of cinema's most unforgettable experiences. Alongside unique takes on every film and TV episode Hitchcock directed, HITCHOLOGY also examines his collaborators, his cameos, other films in the Hitchcock cinematic universe, and more. Passionately written with wit and warmth, HITCHOLOGY is an accessible introduction for newcomers to Hitchcock, and an insightful companion for devoted fans.

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9781739522001

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"""Incisive, fresh and thunderingly entertaining, this is a Hitchcock book unlike anything else out there. Neil Alcock is the master of the Master of Suspense"" Nick de Semlyen, editor-in-chief, Empire magazine ""I feel like I've discovered Hitchcock all over again"" Ali Plumb, film critic, BBC Radio 1"

"""Incisive, fresh and thunderingly entertaining, this is a Hitchcock book unlike anything else out there. Neil Alcock is the master of the Master of Suspense"" - Nick de Semlyen, editor, Empire magazine ""I feel like I've discovered Hitchcock all over again"" - Ali Plumb, film critic, BBC Radio 1 ""Endearing, insightful and literally laugh out loud funny, HITCHOLOGY is an essential guide to Hitchcock. ★★★★★"" - HeyUGuys ""Conversational in tone yet brimming with knowledge, it's a quality read for both fans and neophytes. ★★★★"" - Total Film"

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Neil Alcock has been watching, reading, thinking and banging on about Alfred Hitchcock since first studying his films at college over 30 years ago. Since 2011 he has been a freelance film writer for Empire magazine, Film4.com, Virgin Movies and more. He has appeared on national and local BBC radio programmes, and on podcasts including Radio 1's Screen Time, the Empire podcast and the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest, to talk about Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick, James Bond and film in general. He lives in north London with his wife and chickens.To see some of Neil's work, visit neilalcock.com.

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