Renowned as the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock is one of the most popular directors of the 20th century. This volume covers his career and examines films such as 'Vertigo', 'The Birds' and 'Psycho'.<BR>The majority of the 1200-plus entries in Leitch's text (film studies, U. of Delaware) fall into one of four categories: Hitchcock's individual works; collaborating actors, producers, screenwriters, and composers; schools of Hitchcock criticism, and influential commentators; and significant themes, motifs, and topics of general information. Because a vast amount of literature on Hitchcock already exists, the author indicates throughout the text sources of existing information, in order to avoid duplication. Illustrated with b&amp;w photographs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com<BR>Renowned as the ""Master of Suspense,"" Hitchcock is one of the most populardirectors of the 20th century. Few filmmakers are as studied, imitated, or revered asAlfred Hitchcock; even fewer have left behind such a body of complex and controversialworks. Over the course of more than 50 feature films and numerous otherprojectsincluding two long-running television seriesHitchcock revolutionized the suspense thriller genre, pushed the psychological thriller to itslimits, and kept audiences around the world on the edge of their seats. The Encyclopedia of Alfred Hitchcock is the only single-volume resource on the director's amazing career and moviemaking milestones. More than 1,200 concise entries explore: Each of Hitchcock's more than fifty films in detail, including Vertigo, TheBirds, and Psycho His television directing efforts Key members of his cast and crew Inspirations for his films Various studios and production companies with which he worked Major schools of critical thought regarding his works Recurring themes and motifs that defined his signature style and much more. An index and bibliography provide sources for further reading and research.<BR>