Hitchcock’s Films Revisited
Hitchcock’s Films Revisited by Robin Wood is a revised edition published by Columbia University Press in 2002, featuring 413 pages in English. This book presents a fresh perspective on Alfred Hitchcock’s cinematic contributions, establishing itself as a significant work in the field of Hitchcock criticism. The revised edition includes a substantial new preface where Wood shares insights into his journey as a critic, including personal reflections and the interplay between his life experiences and his film analysis.
Readers will find an exploration of Hitchcock’s films that delves into the director’s techniques and thematic concerns, enriched by Wood’s personal narrative. The addition of a new chapter on Marnie further expands the discussion, making this edition a comprehensive resource for those interested in film direction, production, and the social context of popular culture. This work is positioned within the broader subjects of performing arts and film history, offering a critical lens on one of cinema’s most influential directors.
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When Hitchcock’s Films was first published, it quickly became known as a new kind of book on film and as a necessary text in the growing body of Hitchcock criticism. This revised edition of Hitchcock’s Films Revisited includes a substantial new preface in which Wood reveals his personal history as a critic–including his coming out as a gay man, his views on his previous critical work, and how his writings, his love of film, and his personal life and have remained deeply intertwined through the years. This revised edition also includes a new chapter on Marnie.
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