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Hitchcock and the Spy Film
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Exploring the evolution of Alfred Hitchcock's contributions to the spy thriller genre, this work delves into his films from the 1930s to the Cold War era. Utilizing Hitchcock's own papers, James Chapman examines classics like The 39 Steps and North by Northwest, revealing how these films reflect shifting political landscapes, from the rise of Nazism to post-war espionage. Through detailed analysis, the book highlights Hitchcock's stylistic development and the broader cultural responses embedded within his iconic works.
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Hitchcock and the Spy Film, James Chapman
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- 2018
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- Title
- Hitchcock and the Spy Film
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Chapman
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Academic
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 360
- ISBN13
- 9781780768441
- Category
- Social sciences, Film
- Description
- Exploring the evolution of Alfred Hitchcock's contributions to the spy thriller genre, this work delves into his films from the 1930s to the Cold War era. Utilizing Hitchcock's own papers, James Chapman examines classics like The 39 Steps and North by Northwest, revealing how these films reflect shifting political landscapes, from the rise of Nazism to post-war espionage. Through detailed analysis, the book highlights Hitchcock's stylistic development and the broader cultural responses embedded within his iconic works.