101 Greatest Films of Mystery and Suspense
by Otto Penzler
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- near fine
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
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From America's leading mystery authority, this informative guide is packed with plot twists, cast lists, delectable bits of fun, and often scandalous trivia. The finest Hitchcockian suspense movies, the toughest gangster flicks, the wittiest Thin Man titles, the bleakest noir films, and the best of the '80s and '90s. This survey is enhanced by the extensive knowledge and sharp style of Otto Penzler, who Booklist calls "a mystery superbuff."In reviews both savvy and engaging, Penzler presents a slew of interesting facts for each and every film encouraging you to see these classic films for the first, or maybe the hundredth, time. In the entries, you'll find answers to questions that test your knowledge of mystery and suspense movies, including:What famous Surrealist painter did Hitchcock hire to design the dream sequence for Spellbound?Which film contains the now famous line, "With my brains and your looks, we could go places"? Bonus points if you can name the character who said it and the actor who played him.Where does the thrilling final chase scene in North by Northwest take place?
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- Bookseller
- Cher Bibler (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 003220
- Title
- 101 Greatest Films of Mystery and Suspense
- Author
- Otto Penzler
- Format/Binding
- Soft cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- IBooks
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2000
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
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