Psycho, 9781590203354
Paperback
Dead mother, motel, and madness: a shocking horror classic.

Psycho

a novel

$35.22

  • Paperback

    175 pages

  • Release Date

    1 January 1970

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Summary

Psycho: A Mother’s Love

Robert Bloch’s Psycho shocked readers when it debuted in 1959, drawing inspiration from the chilling true story of Ed Gein, a killer with a double life. Alfred Hitchcock immortalized the novel on the silver screen, creating a timeless cinematic masterpiece.

Norman Bates dotes on his Mother, despite her passing twenty years prior—or so the world believes. Norman knows better; he’s cared for Mother since leaving the hospital, residing in the ol…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781590203354
ISBN-10:1590203356
Author:Robert Bloch
Publisher:Overlook Press
Imprint:Overlook Press, The
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:175
Release Date:1 January 1970
Weight:159g
Dimensions:203mm x 140mm x 13mm
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“Psychoall came from Robert Bloch’s book.” -Alfred Hitchcock “Icily terrifying!” -The New York Times “Robert Bloch is one of the all-time masters.” -Peter Straub

”“Psycho” all came from Robert Bloch’s book.” -Alfred Hitchcock “Icily terrifying!” -“The New York Times” “Robert Bloch is one of the all-time masters.” -Peter Straub”“Psycho” all came from Robert Bloch”s book.” -Alfred Hitchcock “Icily terrifying!” -“The New York Times” “Robert Bloch is one of the all-time masters.” -Peter Straub

About The Author

Robert Bloch

ROBERT BLOCH (1917-1994) was a horror, suspense, and science fiction writer and screenwriter, best known for the novel “Psycho”. Altogether, he wrote over 220 stories collected in over two dozen collections, two dozen novels, screenplays for a dozen movies, and three “Star Trek” episodes. His many awards include the Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy awards (including Lifetime Achievement), and five Bram Stoker Awards. His autobiography, Once around the Bloch, was his last major work.

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