Critics praise 2 upcoming books on Orson Welles
The books will be published in the spring.
Woodstock unveils its Orson Welles centenary plans
Events will take place in Illinois in May.
‘Broadcast Hysteria’ book utilizes nearly 1,400 letters sent to Orson Welles after ‘War of the Worlds’ broadcast
The book will be published in early May.
2014 – The Wellesian year in review
2014 was quite a year for Orson Welles fans.
Orson Welles books due in 2015
Here is what to expect (so far) in 2015:
Josh Karp’s ‘The Other Side of the Wind’ book has a release date, new title
UPDATED: Orson Welles’s Last Movie, Josh Karp’s book will be published on April 21, 2015. It is available for order on amazon. com ___________ The much-anticipated book chronicling the making of Orson Welles’ still-unfinished film The Other Side of the Wind has an official title, release date and price. St. Martin’s Press will publish Orson […]
Photos from the 80th anniversary celebration of the Todd Theatre Festival in Woodstock, Illinois
The 1934 Todd Theatre Festival was recalled in an 80th anniversary celebration in Woodstock, Illinois on May 16-17, 2014.
80th anniversary celebration of Orson Welles and Roger Hill’s Todd Theatre Festival underway in Woodstock, Illinois
Todd Tarbox, grandson of Roger Hill, opened the 80th anniversary of Orson Welles’ Todd Theatre Festival in Woodstock.
Dennis Miller interviews Todd Tarbox, author of ‘Orson Welles and Roger Hill’
For those who were unaware, Dennis Miller is a bit of an Orson Welles fan. He has referenced Welles on Saturday Night Live, a HBO special and in his book, I Rant, Therefore I Am. The SNL alum-turned-talk show host interviewed Todd Tarbox on April 25 about his wonderful book Orson Welles and Roger Hill: […]
Beatrice Welles interview – Part 2: Orson Welles early ‘autobiography’ found, art exhibit planned, ‘Othello’ on Blu-ray, and fate of ‘Chimes at Midnight’
By RAY KELLY Beatrice Welles’ decision to put more than 70 items belonging to her late father, Orson Welles, on the auction block later this month drew national attention when it was announced Monday. Most of the items were found in two trunks, which had been left unopened for nearly 50 years. She detailed the […]
Beatrice Welles interview – Part 1: Treasures to be auctioned, life with Orson Welles and public misconceptions
By RAY KELLY On April 26, Heritage Auctions will sell more than 70 items once owned by the late Orson Welles. The items include film memorabilia, clothing and personal accoutrements, including script pages and black and white film stills from Citizen Kane, scripts and still photos from The Magnificent Ambersons, a pair of personal scrapbooks […]
‘Orson Welles in Italy’ available from Indiana University Press
An English translation of Alberto Anile’s book Orson Welles in Italy is available from Indiana University Press. Translated by Marcus Perryman, the book looks at Welles’ trek to Italy in 1947 to restart his career. “Far from being welcomed as the celebrity who directed and starred in Citizen Kane, his six-year exile in Italy was […]