The Dark Side of Genius: The Life of Alfred Hitchcock
by Donald Spoto
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Author: Donald SpotoEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-08-29
ISBN: 030680932X
Number of pages: 508
Publisher: Da Capo Press
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Book Review: A magnificent achievement.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best biography of a person in the
entertainment field I have ever read -- and one of
the best biographies, period. Spoto shows how Hitchcock's demons were expressed in his films in a way that resonated with millions of viewers, thus transmuting the personal into the universal. At the same time Spoto provides insightful, intelligent criticism that enables the viewer to appreciate Hitchcock's films on more levels than one would have thought possible. There are few books I would call "essential," but for anyone who has the slightest interest in Alfred Hitchcock, that is exactly what this book is.
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