--- product_id: 3273322 title: "Hitchcock (Revised Edition)" price: "₱3426" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/3273322-hitchcock-revised-edition store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Hitchcock (Revised Edition) **Price:** ₱3426 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hitchcock (Revised Edition) - **How much does it cost?** ₱3426 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/3273322-hitchcock-revised-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Hitchcock (Revised Edition) [Francois Truffaut, Helen G. Scott] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hitchcock (Revised Edition) Review: Master interview of film master - Perhaps the greatest interview of a filmmaker even published. Master French filmmaker/critic Francois Truffaut interviewed Master of Suspense Alfred Hitchcock for many hours in the late 1960s, covering Hitch's entire career to date. The original publication has been revised to include the Master's final films and is an absolute delight. On a personal note, I had the enormous pleasure of meeting Mr. Hitchcock himself in 1973 on the opening night of a Hitchcock festival at the Los Angeles County Art Museum. Screened that night was Hitchcock's personal print of "Rear Window," which I had the unearthly experience of watching over the top of the Master's head, as he was seated right in front of me! (As a surprise even to Hitch, Jimmy Stewart appeared at the start of the evening to introduce him!) Hitch had such a powerful aura about him that after the screening no one even approached him to shake his hand - except me. As he exited into the lobby, I called out, "Mr. Hitchcock?" The Master turned and gave me his full attention. I reached out my hand and he gave me the most firm, sincere working-class handshake I've ever experienced. I said, "Mr. Hitchcock, I just wanted to thank you for coming here tonight." The Master replied - in perfect Hitchcockian intonation - "No. Thank you." My most cherished moment ever in a theater. Review: Five Stars Aren't Enough!!!!!! - This is a really great book, and should be required reading for any film student. Hitchcock was truly exceptional in his creative and perfectionist approach to visual effects, and he enjoyed talking with Truffaut enough to share many of his secrets, including some fascinating ideas that he never used (although some appear to be examples of his understated sense of humor). Since I received this book I haven't been able to put it down. I've been making a focused study of camera angles and visual presentation, and the ideas in this book would make it a great reference for a film-making class. It is also amusing to hear about Hitchcock's ambivalence about working with studios and acting talent: as a perfectionist he was seldom satisfied, although he especially liked Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly (partially, I suppose, because their inhibitions were compatible with his own.) The discussion of Kim Novak in "Vertigo" is amusing. Hitch found her uncooperative because she had her own ideas; Truffaut found her perfect for the part. Even with limited experience I can appreciate the dilemma: a great talent can contribute much to a production, but can't be allowed to sabotage the concept - as with any relationship! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 0671604295 | | Best Sellers Rank | #57,480 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #14 in Video Direction & Production (Books) #34 in Movie Direction & Production #53 in Movie History & Criticism | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (933) | | Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.9 x 11 inches | | Edition | Revised | | ISBN-10 | 9780671604295 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0671604295 | | Item Weight | 2.2 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 368 pages | | Publication date | October 2, 1985 | | Publisher | Simon & Schuster | ## Images ![Hitchcock (Revised Edition) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LIJQ5qRXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Master interview of film master *by M***R on March 12, 2010* Perhaps the greatest interview of a filmmaker even published. Master French filmmaker/critic Francois Truffaut interviewed Master of Suspense Alfred Hitchcock for many hours in the late 1960s, covering Hitch's entire career to date. The original publication has been revised to include the Master's final films and is an absolute delight. On a personal note, I had the enormous pleasure of meeting Mr. Hitchcock himself in 1973 on the opening night of a Hitchcock festival at the Los Angeles County Art Museum. Screened that night was Hitchcock's personal print of "Rear Window," which I had the unearthly experience of watching over the top of the Master's head, as he was seated right in front of me! (As a surprise even to Hitch, Jimmy Stewart appeared at the start of the evening to introduce him!) Hitch had such a powerful aura about him that after the screening no one even approached him to shake his hand - except me. As he exited into the lobby, I called out, "Mr. Hitchcock?" The Master turned and gave me his full attention. I reached out my hand and he gave me the most firm, sincere working-class handshake I've ever experienced. I said, "Mr. Hitchcock, I just wanted to thank you for coming here tonight." The Master replied - in perfect Hitchcockian intonation - "No. Thank you." My most cherished moment ever in a theater. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars Aren't Enough!!!!!! *by F***K on January 20, 2014* This is a really great book, and should be required reading for any film student. Hitchcock was truly exceptional in his creative and perfectionist approach to visual effects, and he enjoyed talking with Truffaut enough to share many of his secrets, including some fascinating ideas that he never used (although some appear to be examples of his understated sense of humor). Since I received this book I haven't been able to put it down. I've been making a focused study of camera angles and visual presentation, and the ideas in this book would make it a great reference for a film-making class. It is also amusing to hear about Hitchcock's ambivalence about working with studios and acting talent: as a perfectionist he was seldom satisfied, although he especially liked Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly (partially, I suppose, because their inhibitions were compatible with his own.) The discussion of Kim Novak in "Vertigo" is amusing. Hitch found her uncooperative because she had her own ideas; Truffaut found her perfect for the part. Even with limited experience I can appreciate the dilemma: a great talent can contribute much to a production, but can't be allowed to sabotage the concept - as with any relationship! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Window Into A Past World *by A***N on April 29, 2025* This one has been sitting on my list for a while, and I was concerned it would read like a textbook. I couldn't have been more wrong. Truffaut is an excellent interviewer, able to engage with Hitchcock and elicit detailed responses. So much of the book isn't just Hitchcock as a director, but a window the business and production side of British silent cinema, a world long since vanished. The highlights of the book are well known. Reading the extended interview is a fantastic approach to better understanding Hitchcock's work and his approach as a director. Coming up in the silent era, you see his philosophy of cinematic storytelling become refined and developed - as well as his awareness that the performance of his pictures (or lack thereof) depended on a number of factors. More than anything else, Hitchcock's love of cinema shines through (he seems particularly eager to explain special effect shots and camera tricks) Despite the lackadaisical cover, the edition has good quality printing - which you'll want, as there are quite a few photos included, both for historical purposes (Hitchcock was young once!) and demonstrative purposes. ## Frequently Bought Together - Hitchcock (Revised Edition) - Making Movies - Sculpting in Time: Tarkovsky The Great Russian Filmaker Discusses His Art --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/3273322-hitchcock-revised-edition](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/3273322-hitchcock-revised-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*