Who Was Alfred Hitchcock?

Name: Who Was Alfred Hitchcock?
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Author: Pamela D. Pollack
ISBN: 9780735206946

Author: Pamela D. Pollack, Meg Belviso

Series: Who Was?

Narrator: Gildart Jackson

Unabridged: 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Listening Library

Published: 12/06/2016

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Biographical, Performing Arts, Film

Synopsis

Known as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time, Alfred Hitchcock’s unique vision in movies like Psycho and The Birds sent shivers down our spines and shockwaves through the film industry. His innovative camera techniques have been studied for decades and his gift for storytelling cemented his place in history. Many directors make great movies, but the genius of Hitchcock helped make movies great. Learn how a chubby boy from London became the “Master of Suspense.”

About The Author

Pamela Pollock and Meg Belviso are authors of several books in this series, including Who Is George Lucas? and Who Was Susan B. Anthony?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Minh Nhân on May 19, 2017

3,5 sao Cuốn đầu tiên mình đọc trong bộ Who was này. Ưu điểm là câu từ dùng khá đơn giản, dễ hiểu, font chữ to rõ, dễ đọc, và đặc biệt là có nhiều hình minh họa, theo mình vẽ khá đẹp và đi sát với nội dung. Tuy nhiên truyện viết về tiểu sử nhân vật mà lại mang tính chủ quan nhiều, đôi khi kể lại một......more

Goodreads review by Nathan on August 25, 2021

Is it bad that the craziest thing I learned was the side note on Carole Lombard? I didn’t know she died in a plane crash!! But about Hitchcock, this book was a very fast read on his life, which was enjoyable to read. He was such an interesting fellow and I think that’s why I not only love his movies,......more