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“The basis for one of the most iconic horror films of the 1960s… [Bloch’s] A unique true-crime slant sets the tone for the storytelling. ” – Sublime Horror
This story is so real – in fact, this classic was inspired by the real-life story of Ed Gein, a psychopathic murderer who lived a double life. Alfred Hitchcock was also fascinated, and the year after its release he turned the book into one of the most popular horror movies of all time.
Norman Bates loved his mother. She had been dead for twenty years, or so it was thought. But Norman knew better. After he was discharged from the hospital, he lived with his mother in the old house on the hill above the Bates Motel. One night, after a beautiful woman checks into a motel, Norman spies on her as she undresses. Norman couldn’t help but spy on her. But mom is still there. She exists to protect Norman from his dirty thoughts. She protected him with a butcher’s knife.
“[To a horror junkie]Bob Bloch was the driving force behind having the best stuff. He is a witty, gentle and talented man. ” —Stephen King, “Robert Bloch: Appreciation of the Master”
“Psycho comes from Robert Bloch’s books.” —Alfred Hitchcock
“Cold and terrifying!” —The New York Times
“Robert Bloch was one of the great masters of all time.” —Peter Straub
ASIN : B07MXD9L2M
Publisher : The Overlook Press; 1st Edition (May 25, 2010)
Publication date : May 25, 2010
Language : English
File size : 1051 KB
Text to Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Support
Enhanced typography : Enabled
X-Ray : Not enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 227 pages
Customers say
Customers find the book entertaining and suspenseful. They describe the writing style as straightforward, engaging, and vivid. Readers also mention the pacing is quick and easy to keep up with.
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