This is Orson Welles

Fortunately, Orson Welles had a crucial influence in writing this book. Therefore it might be regarded as a truthful and helpful source in the attempt to approach this artist's view of his universe. It's a privilege and of high benefit to learn more about this great master of motion pictures. JKK

One review mentioned the poor quality of the photographs in this book. Poor isn't the word. Undecipherable is. I have never seen such horribly scanned photos in my life! Now, that doesn't mean this isn't a great fun read and a nice valuable source of information -- because it is. And don't buy the book for the photos anyway, as there aren't that many in there (Thank God!). It just amazes me that there was so much time and effort, not to mention years of interviews, put into a book like this, and then quality control is nonexistent in the photos. How could a publisher not be embarrassed? But if you are an Orson fan, or want to know more about him, I highly recommend this book.

THis book is a must, especially if you are in either Movies or TV.
It's a text for making movies. I've learned more about movie making after I read this book than I have in the entire 40 years I've been in the business.

John MoioThis is Orson Welles

I enjoyed this book very much. It's a good read, informative and entertaining. Fans of Welles will feel that they are sitting in on a conversation between him and Bogdanovich (who asks insightful and pertinent questions, not noticeably obseqious), and that's lots of fun. You learn things about movies and about Welles, and even his evasive responses are interesting.

What nobody has mentioned so far is the photographs. There seems to have been some problem with the printing, and they look, in my copy at least, like 12th-generation photocopies: washed-out, grainy and almost indecipherable. Too bad, because there are a lot of them, some of them historic, and they are just really hard to look at. I don't understand it.

As the cover quip suggests, this IS a treasure trove of insights.
I have been totally inspired by this man's conviction and boundless enthusiasm. His conception of theatre is unique and phenomenal, I dont think we will ever see his like again, not with the dumbing down of the world and aesthetics, etc.

I understand the rawness and points of many a play thanks to this man. His voice is hypnotising and authoritive.

Can genius like this ever see the light of day again?