Orson Welles: The Road to Xanadu
Simon Callow
Traces the life and career of the legendary director, discussing the making of "Citizen Kane," his contributions to such films as "The Magnificent Ambersons" and "The Lady from Shanghai," and his efforts in radio comedy, spectacular theater, and newspaper politics.
Buy this book at AmazonAd- Publisher
- Vintage
- Year
- 1995
- ISBN-13
- 9780999027868
- Genre
- Biography & Memoir
- Topics
- Orson Welles's life and careerFilmmaking and Citizen KaneTheater and radio history
Awards
- Los Angeles Times Book Prize for BiographyShortlisted(1996)
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