Alfred Hitchcockrsquo;s imperative was to charge the screen with emotion. Subject matter and acting were; for him; subordinate to ldquo;all of the technical aspects that made the audience scream.rdquo; Focusing on onscreen objects in Hitchcockrsquo;s films; this study examines staircases; eyeglasses; lamps; doors; candles; cigarettes; buildings; monuments; statues and dozens of other props that the director treated as subjective protagonists; their roles nearly equal to the actorsrsquo;. Examining each of the directorrsquo;s 52 extant films; this book provides a comprehensive exploration of Hitchcockrsquo;s treatment of objects as subjects.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great!By BetoThe book is awesome ... technically detailed; and easy to understand!It was recommended to me by my singing teacher; and recommend it to all students3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Espectacular!By feliperamosThis is a great research which answers lots of questions singers have. If youll read it; you must need a very extensive know-how; to embase the research. Good book to have in home; because youll consult whenever you need.8 of 9 people found the following review helpful. readerBy H. LyleThis is an incredible resourse for a serious singer or teacher of singing. It examines the different historical theories of singing and informs the reader which techniques are now considered the best to use. An easy reading and fascinating.
