“McGilligan deftly assembles the sterling research of scholars of early black filmmaking into an enormously moving and compelling account of a quixotic life defined by arduous toil and perpetual optimism.” — DGA Quarterly

“a well researched, passionately felt and endlessly fascinating look at a singular American life.” — Kirkus Reviews

“McGilligan has made this incredible, half-forgotten life newly available to us all.” — The Guardian

“An enormously moving and compelling account of a quixotic life defined by arduous toil and perpetual optimism.” — Directors Guild Association Quarterly

McGilligan does a fine job of reaffirming Micheaux’s significance beyond the appreciation of cineastes. — Publishers Weekly

“In the skilled hands of Patrick McGilligan, Oscar Micheaux’s life story bristles and takes flight.” — Pearl Bowser, author of Writing Himself into History: Oscar Micheaux, His Silent Films and His Audiences

“a lively, readable tale” — New York Times Book Review

Praise for Alfred Hitchcock: “Staggering… illuminating… The Master of Suspense finally gets and authoritative life.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred)

Praise for Alfred Hitchcock: “Enthralling, scholarly, and candid.” — Publishers Weekly

Praise for Alfred Hitchcock: “Magnificently exhaustive, absolutely definitive, marvelously magesterial…” — Los Angeles Times Book Review

Praise for Alfred Hitchcock: “A hugely satisfying portrait of the artist.” — Entertainment Weekly