A Hitchcock Reader

by Deutelbaum, Marshall; Poague, Leland

• ISBN13: 9781405155571
• ISBN10: 1405155574
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-02-17
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

About This Book

A Hitchcock Reader, 2nd Edition

ISBN: 9781405155571

A Hitchcock Reader, 2nd Edition, is a comprehensive anthology designed to preserve the success and satisfaction of the first edition. This book is a go-to resource for students and educators interested in the works of Alfred Hitchcock, offering a detailed exploration of his films, themes, and techniques.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in film studies, media studies, and related courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the art and influence of Alfred Hitchcock, including film enthusiasts and professionals looking to expand their knowledge of cinematic history.

History and Editions

The 2nd edition of A Hitchcock Reader has been updated to include new insights and perspectives on Hitchcock's films. This edition aims to build upon the foundational knowledge provided in the first edition, incorporating user feedback and the latest research in film studies. It includes detailed analyses of Hitchcock's most iconic films, as well as discussions on his impact on the film industry.

Author and Other Works

Marshall Deutelbaum and Leland Poague are the authors of A Hitchcock Reader. Marshall Deutelbaum is known for his in-depth analysis of film directors and their works, while Leland Poague brings his expertise in film studies to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant. Both authors have contributed significantly to the field of film studies through their scholarly works.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781405155571
• eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9781405155588
• Loose-leaf: ISBN-13: 1405155592
• Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers

Publication Details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication Date: January 29, 2009
• Number of Pages: Varies by format
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• First Edition: Available through Wiley and other retailers

Related ISBNs:

• 9781405155588 (eTextbook)
• 1405155592 (Loose-leaf)
• 1405155606 (Other formats)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for A Hitchcock Reader, 2nd Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Marshall Deutelbaum is Professor Emeritus of English at Purdue University, where he teaches courses in film history and theory.

Leland Poague is Professor of English at Iowa State University.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Second Edition	p. viii
Preface to the First Edition	p. xi
A Brief Chronology	p. xiii
Notes on Contributors	p. xv
Acknowledgments	p. xx
Introduction	p. xxiii
Taking Hitchcock Seriously	p. 1
Hitch and His Public	p. 17
Hitchcock's Imagery and Art	p. 25
Retrospective	p. 35
Hitch as Matrix-Figure: Hitchcock and Twentieth-Century Cinema	p. 47
Hitchcock in Britain	p. 69
Hitchcock's The Lodger	p. 75
Criticism and/as History: Rereading Blackmail	p. 85
Alfred Hitchcock's Murder!: Theater, Authorship, and the Presence of the Camera	p. 96
Consolidation of a Classical Style: The Man Who Knew Too Much	p. 107
Through a Woman's Eyes: Sexuality and Memory in The 39 Steps	p. 114
Rematerializing the Vanishing "Lady": Feminism, Hitchcock, and Interpretation	p. 126
Hitchcock in Hollywood	p. 137
All in the Family: Alfred Hitchcock's Shadow of a Doubt	p. 145
The Moral Universe of Hitchcock's Spellbound	p. 156
Notorious: Perversion par Excellence	p. 164
Strangers on a Train	p. 172
The Later Films	p. 183
Hitchcock's Rear Window: Reflexivity and the Critique of Voyeurism	p. 199
Finding the Right Man in The Wrong Man	p. 212
Male Desire, Male Anxiety: The Essential Hitchcock	p. 223
A Closer Look at Scopophilia: Mulvey, Hitchcock, and Vertigo	p. 234
North by Northwest	p. 250
"Oh, I See....": The Birds and the Culmination of Hitchcock's Hyper-Romantic Vision	p. 264
Mark's Marnie	p. 280
The Queer Voice in Marnie	p. 295
Rituals of Defilement: Frenzy	p. 312
Hitchcock and Film Theory: A Psycho Dossier	p. 327
Psychosis, Neurosis, Perversion	p. 341
Psycho's Allegory of Seeing	p. 361
On Being Norman: Performance and Inner Life in Hitchcock's Psycho	p. 368
Index	p. 377
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.