Vertigo : The Making of a Hitchcock Classic

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Summary: An absorbing, illuminating, handsomely-produced book
Review: Writing ALFRED HITCHCOCK AND THE MAKING OF 'PSYCHO,' I harbored the hope that more writers would tackle behind-the-scenes sagas of classic older films -- films that have long intrigued, inspired, and deeply moved audiences. Dan Auiler has poured his obsession for 'VERTIGO' ( a study in obsession, among other psychological hobgoblins that make life worth living) into an absorbing, illuminating, handsomely-produced book. I applaud and respect many feats he's accomplished here, not the least of which is that he's been so thorough, yet he's left untouched the essential mystery and haunting quality of Hitchcock's very great work. I know that, just as I ritualistically re-experience "Vertigo" once or twice yearly, I will also happily revisit Mr. Auiler's book.