Orson Welles: The Road to Xanadu

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Insightful, incisive & enlightening, the first volume of Simon Callow's comprehensive biography of Orson Welles.Now in abridged audio, Callow's vastly entertaining chronicle of Wel les's first 26 years seems even finer than it did in 1995. The author's ability to skewer his subject's evasions and lies while retaining critical affection for him is perhaps explained by the fact that Callow, an actor himself, understands the need to mythologise. Welles's innovative theatrical work in the 1930s has never been better described or analysed.This autobiography is not just a bestselling book, but a treasure trove of insights into the life of one of the best figures in the world of theatre. Callow, the Sunday Times bestselling author himself, brings a unique perspective to the narrative.For fans of Annie Ernaux (A Woman's Story – WINNER OF THE 2022 NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE), Rory Stewart (The Marches), Sathnam Sanghera (The Boy with the Topknot), and Anthony Sher (Beside Myself). Show more