Alfred Hitchcock

A definitive biography of Alfred Hitchcock, tracing his career from British silent films to becoming the most celebrated director in Hollywood history. McGilligan's account centers on Hitchcock's meticulous control over every element of filmmaking — editing, camera placement, and pacing — and how that mastery created the suspense that became his trademark. The book also explores the psychological undercurrents and personal obsessions that informed his most famous thrillers, including Psycho, Vertigo, and Rear Window.