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Any book-length interview with Alfred Hitchcock is valuable, but considering that this volume's interlocutor is 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. 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
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Phillip Lopate The New York Times Book Review One is ravished by the density of insights into cinematic questions....Truffaut performed a tour de force of tact in getting this ordinarily guarded man to open up as he had never done before (and never would again)....If the 1967 Hitchcock/Truffaut can now be seen as something of a classic, this revised version is even better.
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FRANCOIS TRUFFAUT. Mr. Hitchcock, you were born in London on August 13, 1899. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have for a film buff,
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This review is from: Hitchcock (Paperback)
A fantastic concept for a film book that I cannot believe has not been used more often. Francois Truffaut asks all of the right questions and gets Hitch to open up on all of his films. Hitch opens up not only about the great ones, but also the misses (e.g., Under Capricorn, etc.). This is an especially great read when put together with Chabrol & Rohmer's book.
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Best book about Alfred Hitchcock ever,
By Arlene Titterton (New York City, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Hitchcock (Paperback)
First off, I have four bookshelves from the floor to the ceiling covered with books about Alfred Hitchcock so I know it when I say it... this is the best book you'll ever read about Alfred Hitchcock and his movies. Notice I say his movies because the Grams and Wikstrom book is the book you need to read if you want to explore Hitchcock's television work. For the most part, this publication is one long lengthy interview and is approached from a director's stand-point. Truffaut explores every aspect and Hitchcok took the time to explore and explain why he did what he did in his films, from his cameo appearances to the trick shots. You'll learn what movies Hitchcock admitted he wanted to do and couldn't resolve the problems (like Phone Booth). This book comes highly recommended.
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Greatest filmmaking book on Greatest filmmaker,
By Bill Strand (Montreal, Quebec Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: HITCHCOCK (Hardcover)
Griffith invented the film language, Hitchcock invented the MODERN film language. Any films made after the 60's (obvious examples being Early Spielberg, De Palma's films, The Bourne Identity etc.) are heirs to Hitchcock's proprietary language and style. This book (written by the most literate film person ever-Francois Truffaut) reveals the master's innermost thoughts about each and every one of his films. The only glaring omission is that he hardly mentions Bernard Herrmann, who was to Hitchcock what John Williams is to Spielberg. Fascinating reading.
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