Description: Developing a model of narrative based on game theory, Thomas Leitch offers a compelling new explanation for the distinctiveness and power of Hitchcock's films.
Brief description: THOMAS M. LEITCH is a professor of English and the director of the concentration in Film Studies at the University of Delaware. His books include What Stories Are: Narrative Theory and Interpretation, The Encyclopedia of Alfred Hitchcock, and Film Adaptation and Its Discontents: From Gone with the Wind to The Passion of the Christ.
Review Quotes:
Find the Director is a fascinating and engaging study of one of the most intriguing filmmakers ever. If you enjoy Hitchcock's films, you'll get an educational kick out of this book. You'll want to watch some vintage Hitchcock after you finish reading.
--Meredith Maeyama "ILTV Book Break"