Alfred Hitchcook

Alfred Hitchcook Book Description Alfred Hitchcock had a strange childhood. Afraid to leave his bedroom, he planned major journeys, using railway timetables to chart an imaginary route across Europe. He was impressed by the eerie attitude in Poe's works. So how did this intriguing figure with a dark genius become one of the most respected film directors of the 20th century? Peter Ackyard examines the fears, insecurities, obsessions and interesting working methods of Hitchcock, who sits in the director's chair in a distant corner. It also gives a cameo portrait of iconic movie stars like Grace Kelly, Cary Grant, James Stewart, Ingrid Bergman and Tippi Hedren, who despaired of her style. A masterful book on the Master of Suspense.” –Moira Macdonald, Seattle Times “Flawless and highly readable … close to a minor classic of the genre.” –Jeff Simon, The Buffalo News An elegant and thoroughly enjoyable read.” –Alexander Larman, Sunday Express (From the Promotional Bulletin)