Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Lacan (But Were Afraid to Ask Hitchcock)

Discover the intriguing intersection of psychoanalysis and cinema with Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Lacan (But Were Afraid to Ask Hitchcock) by Slavoj Žižek. Published by Verso Books in 2010, this thought-provoking book spans 300 pages and delves deep into the films of Alfred Hitchcock, from the suspenseful "Rear Window" to the chilling "Psycho".

Žižek starts with the premise that 'everything has meaning' and meticulously analyzes Hitchcock's cinematic techniques and narrative structures. He uncovers a rich tapestry of ideological and psychological mechanisms at play, offering readers a fresh perspective on these classic films. This second edition is essential for anyone interested in film criticism, psychoanalysis, and the intricate layers of meaning within motion pictures.

Enhance your understanding of cinema and psychoanalysis with this compelling exploration by one of the most influential contemporary thinkers.