Author: Simon Callow

The National Portrait Gallerys collections hold numerous portraits of creative partnerships. This book looks at the extensive collection of the Gal...

This richly illustrated exploration of the most remarkable London theatres features witty and engaging texts by actor Simon Callow, whose knowledge...

The creator of the Hunchback of Notre Dame, Henry VIII and Captain Bligh, Charles Laughton's career spans 50 films and 40 stage roles. This entrall...

One of literature's most witty personalities, Oscar Wilde captivated London society. In this perceptive appraisal of Wilde and those around him - i...

The perfect introduction to the Master. One hundred and thirty-five years after his death, Richard Wagners music dramas stand at the cent...

An alternative autobiography of the well-loved actor and man of the theatre, winner of the Sheridan Morley Prize for Theatre Biography. In My Life...

An alternative autobiography of the well-loved actor and man of the theatre, winner of the Sheridan Morley Prize for Theatre Biography. In My Life...

In One-Man Band, the third volume in his epic survey of Orson Welles life and work, Simon Callow again probes in comprehensive and penetrating det...

An exuberant and entertaining biography of Charles Dickens that captures the essence of the great novelist. Simon Callows sparkling biogr...

How are great turning points in history experienced by individuals?As Britain pulls away from Europe great British writers come together to give vo...