Simon Callow
Orson Welles, Volume 3: One-Man Band
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099502838
- author:
- Simon Callow
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 12.8 x 3.2 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Film, History of Film, Simon Callow,Orson Welles, Volume 3: One-Man Band,Vintage,0099502836,Biography: The Arts,USA,20th century,20th century, c 1900 to c 1999,Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts,Biograp
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Orson Welles: A Life in Film and Theatre Simon Callow's comprehensive biography explores the life and work of one of the most complex artists of the 20th century. This detailed account examines Welles' ambitious career, which spanned multiple mediums including theatre, radio, film, television, and even ballet. From his self-exile from America to his pioneering work in independent filmmaking, Callow delves into the triumphs and failures of Welles' remarkable one-man assault on each medium. The book covers notable films such as Othello, Chimes at Midnight, and Touch of Evil, as well as Welles' forays into television and stage plays like Moby-Dick. A fascinating glimpse into Welles' private life is also revealed, offering a unique insight into the man behind the legend. This meticulously researched biography sheds new light on one of cinema's most enigmatic figures, answering the question that has long fascinated audiences: what happened to Orson Welles?
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