'Psycho' Analysis: an interpretation of Alfred Hitchcock's cinematic masterpiece

From the author of "A Field Guide to Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Birds'"...

In this scene-by-scene critique, fans of director Alfred Hitchcock gain an appreciation for how the master of suspense employed symbolism, character movement and other techniques he had been honing since the silent movie era for his 1960 classic shocker, "Psycho." This concise guide is for readers who have already seen the film, intend to see it again - but have not immersed themselves in the decades of scholarship about this most celebrated and studied of the famed director's films. Consider it a CliffsNotes guide that may provide additional perspective as you watch "Psycho" again.