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Delving into the life of a cinematic icon, this biography explores Orson Welles' remarkable journey as a filmmaker and actor, highlighting his unparalleled contributions to the art of moviemaking. Drawing from a decade of research, it offers an in-depth look at his genius and legacy, complemented by a 16-page black-and-white photograph insert that visually chronicles his impact on film history.

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Endgame is acclaimed biographer Frank Brady's decades-in-the-making tracing of the meteoric ascent and confounding descent of enigmatic genius Bobby Fischer. Only Brady, who met Fischer when the prodigy was only 10 and shared with him some of his most dramatic triumphs, could have written this book, which has much to say about the nature of American celebrity and the distorting effects of fame. Drawing from Fischer family archives, recently released FBI files, and Bobby's own emails, this account is unique in that it covers Fischer's entire life -- an odyssey that took the Brooklyn-raised chess champion from an impoverished childhood to the covers of Time, Life and Newsweek to recognition as "the most famous man in the world" to notorious recluse. At first all one noticed was how gifted Fischer was. Possessing a 181 I.Q. and remarkable powers of concentration, Bobby memorized hundreds of chess books in several languages, and he was only 13 when he became the youngest chess master in U.S. history. But his strange behavior started early. In 1972, at the historic Cold War showdown in Reykjavik, Iceland, where he faced Soviet champion Boris Spassky, Fischer made headlines with hundreds of petty demands that nearly ended the competition. It was merely a prelude to what was to come. Arriving back in the United States to a hero's welcome, Bobby was mobbed wherever he went -- a figure as exotic and improbable as any American pop culture had yet produced. No player of a mere "board game" had ever ascended to such heights. Commercial sponsorship offers poured in, ultimately topping $10 million, but Bobby demurred. Instead, he began tithing his limited money to an apocalyptic religion and devouring anti-Semitic literature. After years of poverty and a stint living on Los Angeles' Skid Row, Bobby remerged in 1992 to play Spassky in a multi-million dollar rematch -- but the experience only deepened a paranoia that had formed years earlier when he came to believe that the Soviets wanted him dead for taking away "their" title. When the dust settled, Bobby was a wanted man -- transformed into an international fugitive because of his decision to play in Montenegro despite U.S. sanctions. Fearing for his life, traveling with bodyguards, and wearing a long leather coat to ward off knife attacks, Bobby lived the life of a celebrity fugitive -- one drawn increasingly to the bizarre. Mafiosi, Nazis, odd attempts to breed an heir who could perpetuate his chess-genius DNA -- all are woven into his late-life tapestry. And yet, as Brady shows, the most notable irony of Bobby Fischer's strange descent -- which had reached full plummet by 2005 when he turned down yet another multi-million dollar payday -- is that despite his incomprehensible behavior, there were many who remained fiercely loyal to him. Why that was so is at least partly the subject of this book -- one that at last answers the question: "Who was Bobby Fischer?"--Publisher

Niemand weiß heute mehr über das Leben und die Karriere von Schachgenie Bobby Fischer als FRANK BRADY. Er hat ihn kennen gelernt, als Fischer zehn Jahre alt war, und erlebte einige seiner größten Triumphe mit ihm. Brady ist Präsident des Marshall-Schachklubs und war Gründungsmitglied des Schachmagazins Chess Life. Er ist Professor für Kommunikationswissenschaft an der St. John’s University in New York und Autor einiger von der Kritik gefeierten Biografien.

Focusing on Paul Block's ascent in the American newspaper industry, this biography explores his pivotal role in shaping journalism and his connections with influential figures like William Randolph Hearst. It delves into Block's impact on both media and politics, highlighting his significant contributions to the landscape of American journalism during his era.

A discussion of the many aspects of Orson Welles' work which includes "Citizen Kane" - his documentary-style adaptation for radio of "The War of the Worlds", his theatre productions and his achievements as an actor. His personal life is also examined.

Bobby Fischer zeichnet das einzigartige Leben eines der bekanntesten Schachgenies, seinen kometenhaften Aufstieg und sein bewegtes Privatleben nach. Schon mit 13 Jahren war Bobby Fischer der jüngste Schachmeister Amerikas. Seine späteren Erfolge verschafften ihm einen Grad an Ruhm, wie er kaum vorher einem Schachspieler zuteilgeworden war. Doch hinter dem Genie, das mit einem IQ von 181 gesegnet war, steckte ein komplizierter Charakter. Mit der Zeit entwickelte Bobby Fischer paranoide Züge: Nachdem er 1972 seinem Kontrahenten Boris Spasski den Weltmeistertitel abgenommen hatte, fürchtete er, dass die Sowjets ihn umbringen wollten. Sein Wahnsinn äußerte sich zudem in einem Hang zum Bizarren: Er begeisterte sich für die Mafia, schockierte mit antisemitischen Aussagen und war besessen von der Idee, seine Ausnahme-DNA weitervererben zu müssen. In diesem Buch erzählt Frank Brady die gesamte Lebensgeschichte des 2008 in Reykjavik verstorbenen Schachgenies, wobei er auf das Familienarchiv, auf private E-Mails Bobby Fischers und FBI-Akten zurückgreift. Sichtbar wird eine tragische Odyssee, die in armen Verhältnissen in Brooklyn beginnt und über den Schachweltmeistertitel in die Krankheit und bittere Einsamkeit führt.