Hitchcock is a treasure trove for cinema enthusiasts, offering a rare opportunity to eavesdrop on conversations between two cinematic masters from very different backgrounds: Alfred Hitchcock and François Truffaut. This book-length interview explores each of Hitchcock's films in succession, providing an informative and entertaining introduction to his art, interests, and peculiar sense of humor.

The book delves into Hitchcock's impressions of classics like Rear Window ("I was feeling very creative at the time, the batteries were well charged"), his technical insights into the famous Psycho shower scene ("the knife never touched the body; it was all done in the [editing]"), and his reflections on flops such as Under Capricorn ("If I were to make another picture in Australia today, I'd have a policeman hop into the pocket of a kangaroo and yell 'Follow that car!'").

This is one of the most delightful film books in print, packed with insight and witticism, making it an essential read for those who appreciate the art of filmmaking and the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock.