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A New York Times Book Review Editors Choice The third volume of Simon Callows acclaimed Orson Welles biography, covering the period of his exile from America (19471964), when he produced some of his greatest works, including Touch of EvilIn OneMan Band, the third volume in his epic and allinclusive fourvolume survey of Orson Welless life and work, the celebrated British actor Simon Callow again probes in comprehensive and penetrating detail into one of the most complex, contradictory artists of the twentieth century, whose glorious triumphs (and occasional spectacular failures) in film, radio, theater, and television introduced a radical and original approach that opened up new directions in the arts.This volume begins with Welless selfexile from America, and his realization that he could function only to his own satisfaction as an independent film maker, a oneman band, in fact, which committed him to a perpetual cycle of money raising. By 1964, he had filmed Othello, which took three years to complete; Mr. Arkadin, the most puzzling film in his output; and a masterpiece in another genre, Touch of Evil, which marked his one return to Hollywood, and like all too many of his films was wrested from his grasp and reedited. Along the way he made inroads into the fledgling medium of television and a number of stage plays, of which his 1955 London MobyDick is considered by theater historians to be one of the seminal productions of the century. His private life was as spectacularly complex and dramatic as his professional life. The book reveals what it was like to be around Welles, and, with an intricacy and precision rarely attempted before, what it was like to be him, answering the riddle that has long fascinated film scholars and lovers alike: Whatever happened to Orson Welles?
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Orson Welles, Volume 3: One-Man Band'? A: This volume focuses on Orson Welles's career during his self-imposed exile from America between 1947 and 1964, detailing his major works and personal struggles during this period.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The biography is authored by Simon Callow, a celebrated British actor and writer.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 496 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 5, 2016.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify any illustrations or photographs included in the book.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Orson Welles's work? A: Yes, this book provides comprehensive insights into Orson Welles's life and work, making it accessible for both new readers and those familiar with his career.
- Q: What themes are explored in this volume? A: Themes such as artistic struggle, the complexities of Welles's personal life, and his innovative contributions to film, radio, theater, and television are explored in depth.
- Q: Can I find reviews of this book online? A: Yes, you can find various reviews on platforms like Amazon and Goodreads, where readers share their thoughts and insights about the book.
- Q: Is this the complete biography of Orson Welles? A: No, this is the third volume in a four-volume series that provides a comprehensive survey of Orson Welles’s life and work.