Orson Welles: the Rise and Fall of an American Genius; - 1st Edition/1st Printing

A Fine first Printing of the First Edition housed in an equally Fine dust-jacket; Orson Welles: the Rise and Fall of an American Genius is the biography of Orson Welles, one of the most enigmatic and influential figures in the history of American cinema. Born in Massachusetts in 1915, Welles began his career as a radio actor and director before making his first feature-length film, Citizen Kane, in 1941. In the years that followed, he produced and directed some of the most groundbreaking films of all time, including The Magnificent Ambersons, Touch of Evil, and The Third Man. But Welles' career was beset by controversy and financial failure, and he was ultimately dismissed from the industry he so deeply influenced. Orson Welles: the Rise and Fall of an American Genius is the story of one of the most fascinating and controversial filmmakers of all time, and an essential biography of one of the most important figures in American cinema.; 8vo; 373 pages.