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Verdict: Du Maurier (1907-89) crafted chilling, almost unbearably suspenseful conflicts that were turned into films like Rebecca. This excellent collection of her out-of-print and previously unpublished tales is recommended for all collections. Background: "The Birds" (which served as the basis of Hitchcock's film of the same name) follows one man's efforts to understand and survive the relentless avian attacks as the rest of the world goes silent. "Blue Lenses" explores the power of sight and the isolation that accompanies seeing the world in a different way. These strange and stunning stories charm as they terrify and beg for repeat readings.-Jennifer Beach, Indiana State Lib., Indianapolis (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.