num_pages: 614
description: This biography of Alfred Hitchcock, the director of movies such as Psycho, Vertigo, Rear Window and The Birds, explores the roots of his obsessions, including food, murder and idealized love. It traces the origins of his genius, from his childhood and education to the golden years of his career in America as one of the greatest directors in the history of filmmaking.
language: English
title: The Dark Side of Genius : Life of Alfred Hitchcock
titlecomplete: The Dark Side of Genius : Life of Alfred Hitchcock
genres: Biography, Media Tie In, Nonfiction, Horror, Audiobook, American History, Biography Memoir, Film, History, Amazon
ratings_count: 1454
awards: awardedAt: 441792000000
name: Edgar Award
category: Best Critical/Biographical
publisher: Plexus