A Pathfinder: Alfred Hitchcock

Encyclopedias & Guides

Barson, Michael. The Illustrated Who's Who of Hollywood Directors, Vol I: The Sound Era. (1995). New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Pp 198 207.
Location : Davis Reference
Call Number : PN1998.2 .B368 1995

This source provides a ten-page essay that features biographical information on Hitchcock, as well as plot synopses of all of his major works as well his other work in television. Pictures of the director and actors starring in his movie are included. This is a nice overview of Hitchcock¹s body of work.

Tibbetts, J.C and Welsh, J.M. (2002). The encyclopedia of filmmakers. Vol. I. New York: Facts On File, Inc. Pp. 281-285.
Location: Davis Reference, UL Reference
Call Number: PN1998.2 .T53 2002

Briefly discusses Hitchcock¹s biographical background as well as all major works. Refers to related literature on Hitchcock, and includes a filmography, and bibliography for further reading.

Leitch, T. (2002). The encyclopedia of Alfred Hitchcock. New York: Facts on File.
Location : Davis, UL Reference
Call Number : PN1998.3.H58 L45 2002

Entries in this volume are arranged alphabetically and cover films and screenplays, themes and motifs, people, entries for prominent biographers and critics, and discusses the plot, characters, acting, production details, critical response, and other notable data. Background information about the making of the films is unique. Bibliography and index are also present. According to Booklist, "because Hitchcock is among the best, most popular, and most-studied film directors, this authoritative books will get a lot of use in both public and academic libraries."

Maxford, H. (2002). The A-Z of Hitchcock. London: B.T. Batsford.
Location : Davis
Call Number : PN1998.3.H58 M39 2002

Covers extensive array of information about Hitchcock's cinematic work, as well as the actors, writers, composes and technicians with whom he had collaborated with over the span of his career. Reviews of Hitchcock's films, with accompanied quotes from the director, cast and crew. Video, DVD and CD availability is a unique feature of this book.

Wakeman, J. (Ed.). (1987). World film directors, v. 1. 1890-1945. New York : H.W. Wilson. Pp.457-479.
Location: Davis Reference, UL Reference
Call Number: PN1998.2 .W67 1987

Provides a detailed summary of Hitchcock's life and work, including his influences, and themes that are commonly identified in his work. A detailed filmography as well as a listing of other theatrical works is provided. An extensive bibliography of books and essays is also included.

Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia Via NCLive
[http://eresources.lib.unc.edu/eid/list.php?letter=G]
The Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, based on the text of the Academic American Encyclopedia, provides a biography, filmography and bibliography on Hitchcock, as well as photographs and other resources including website URLs and periodicals.

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Encyclopedias & Guides
Barson, Michael. The Illustrated Who's Who of Hollywood Directors, Vol I: The Sound Era. (1995). New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Pp 198 207. Location : Davis Reference Call Number : PN1998.2 .B368 1995 This source provides a ten-page essay that features biographical information on Hitchcock, as well as plot synopses of all of his major works as well his other work in television. Pictures of the director and actors starring in his movie are included. This is a nice overview of Hitchcock¹s body of work.
Tibbetts, J.C and Welsh, J.M. (2002). The encyclopedia of filmmakers. Vol. I. New York: Facts On File, Inc. Pp. 281-285. Location: Davis Reference, UL Reference Call Number: PN1998.2 .T53 2002 Briefly discusses Hitchcock¹s biographical background as well as all major works. Refers to related literature on Hitchcock, and includes a filmography, and bibliography for further reading.
Leitch, T. (2002). The encyclopedia of Alfred Hitchcock. New York: Facts on File. Location : Davis, UL Reference Call Number : PN1998.3.H58 L45 2002 Entries in this volume are arranged alphabetically and cover films and screenplays, themes and motifs, people, entries for prominent biographers and critics, and discusses the plot, characters, acting, production details, critical response, and other notable data. Background information about the making of the films is unique. Bibliography and index are also present. According to Booklist, "because Hitchcock is among the best, most popular, and most-studied film directors, this authoritative books will get a lot of use in both public and academic libraries."
Maxford, H. (2002). The A-Z of Hitchcock. London: B.T. Batsford. Location : Davis Call Number : PN1998.3.H58 M39 2002 Covers extensive array of information about Hitchcock's cinematic work, as well as the actors, writers, composes and technicians with whom he had collaborated with over the span of his career. Reviews of Hitchcock's films, with accompanied quotes from the director, cast and crew. Video, DVD and CD availability is a unique feature of this book.
Wakeman, J. (Ed.). (1987). World film directors, v. 1. 1890-1945. New York : H.W. Wilson. Pp.457-479. Location: Davis Reference, UL Reference Call Number: PN1998.2 .W67 1987 Provides a detailed summary of Hitchcock's life and work, including his influences, and themes that are commonly identified in his work. A detailed filmography as well as a listing of other theatrical works is provided. An extensive bibliography of books and essays is also included.
Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia Via NCLive [http://eresources.lib.unc.edu/eid/list.php?letter=G] The Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, based on the text of the Academic American Encyclopedia, provides a biography, filmography and bibliography on Hitchcock, as well as photographs and other resources including website URLs and periodicals.