This week, in the spirit of the series I have been writing (How to Write Hitchcockian), The Writers' Lens is giving away an entire book of interviews
with and essays by the Master of Suspense himself. This book is one of my key resources when I want to dive into the mind of the Master.
The following is from Barnes and Noble: "Gathered here
for the first time are Alfred Hitchcock's reflections on his own life and work.
In this ample selection of largely unknown and formerly inaccessible interviews
and essays, Hitchcock provides an enlivening commentary on a career that
spanned decades and transformed the history of the cinema. Bringing the same
exuberance and originality to his writing as he did to his films, he ranges
from accounts of his own life and experiences to techniques of film making and
ideas about cinema in general. Wry, thoughtful, witty, and humorous--as well as
brilliantly informative--this selection reveals another side of the most
renowned filmmaker of our time.
"Sidney Gottlieb not only presents some of Hitchcock's most important pieces, but also places them in their historical context and in the context of Hitchcock's development as a director. He reflects on Hitchcock's complicated, often troubled, and continually evolving relationship toward women, both on and off the set. Some of the topics Hitchcock touches upon are the differences between English and American attitudes toward murder, the importance of comedy in film, and the uses and techniques of lighting. There are also many anecdotes of life among the stars, reminiscences from the sets of some of the most successful and innovative films of this century, and incisive insights into working method, film history, and the role of film in society.
"Unlike some of the complex critical commentary that has emerged on his life and work, the director's own writing style is refreshingly straightforward and accessible. Throughout the collection, Hitchcock reveals a delight and curiosity about his medium that bring all his subjects to life."
How do you
win a free copy of this book? To enter the contest, simply leave a comment
or question on the Writers' Lens blog between now (April 30th) and midnight May
5, 2012. Please include your email so we can reach you if you win. The more
comments you leave, the greater your chance of winning the contest. If you
refer others to The Writer's Lens who mention your name in their comments,
I'll enter your name again in our random number generator along with theirs,
also increasing your chances at winning! The winner will be chosen after
midnight on Saturday, May 5 and the announcement made on Sunday, May 6. Good
luck and comment often.
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