Alfred Hitchcock: Masters of Cinema Series

Cahiers du cinéma started with a monthly magazine of almost mythical status. Founded in 1951 by André Bazin, Jacques Doniol-Valcroze, Lo Duca and Léonide Keigel, Cahiers du cinéma changed the course of cinema for ever when it created the auteur concept and spawned the French New Wave. Early staff writers included Jean-Luc Godard, François Truffaut and Claude Chabrol. On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, The New York Times announced: 'In the history of motion pictures, Cahiers du cinéma stands unrivalled as the most influential magazine.'

Since 1981 Cahiers du cinéma has also been the world's foremost publisher of books on cinema. Its list, which includes more than 400 titles, covers a wide range of film - related subject matter, from introductions to contemporary directors and essays on specific genres to film theory and comprehensive studies on iconic figures and periods. Written by internationally acclaimed authors – scholars, journalists and directors themselves – Cahiers du cinéma publications encompass every genre and period in the history of film, and appeal to a general audience and experienced cinephiles alike.

Masters of Cinema are lively and accessible introductions to the life and work of the world's greatest film directors. Each book provides the keys to understanding a director's career, from their earliest projects to their most recent films, alongside a complete filmography, film stills, on set pictures and film posters. Written by experts in the field, Masters of Cinema are an essential resource for film students and enthusiasts as well as those discovering the director's work for the first time.