The Psycho File: A Comprehensive Guide to Hitchcock's Classic Shocker

Joseph W Smith Iii

18 ratings by Goodreads

Language: English

Published by McFarland & Co Inc, 2009

0786444878 / 9780786444878

  • Softcover
  • Used
See all details

Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.World of Books Inc

2-star seller

AbeBooks seller since March 23, 2026

View this seller's items
Softcover

Condition: Used - Fair

US$ 13.94

 Free Shipping 
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns
Save for laterCreate a Want for similar items

Item description from seller

An examination of the groundbreaking 1960 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, including the story's origins in real-life graverobber Ed Gein. The book presents material from the script and how it was adapted from Robert Bloch's novel; details of the film's production, particularly the shower scene and other technical difficulties; actors and the challenges of their roles; extended literary analysis of the film covering such devices as irony, symbol, theme, motif and foil; and the film's effect on audiences. Features 16 photographs, notes, bibliography and index.

Seller Inventory # CIN0786444878A

Report this item
Title
The Psycho File: A Comprehensive Guide to Hitchcock's Classic Shocker
Author
Joseph W Smith Iii
Publisher
McFarland & Co Inc
Publication year
2009
Condition
Fair
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0786444878
ISBN 13
9780786444878

World of Books Inc

Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.

2-star seller

AbeBooks seller since March 23, 2026

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Item4 to 12 business days3 to 6 business days
First itemUS$ 0.00US$ 10.95
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Store description

Founded in 2002, World of Books is a leading online destination for buying and selling both preloved and new books, committed to making sustainable reading accessible to all. With a mission to help people read more and waste less, World of Books offers a huge range of affordable, high-quality books — giving both new and preloved titles a second life. The company also operates World of Books – Sell Your Books, an easy-to-use platform that allows customers to trade in unwanted books for cash, helping to keep books in circulation while promoting sustainability. As a Certified B Corp, World of Books is driven by a vision to become the world’s largest and most sustainable dedicated online bookstore. The company measures its success through the positive environmental impact it creates, the value it provides to customers, and its ability to operate profitably while supporting its sustainable mission

Specialty

Second Hand - All Genre

Seller's business information

SBYB, Inc.

900 Knell Road
Montgomery, IL U.S.A. 60538

Contact sellerView this seller's itemsView seller's storefront