Charlton Heston war ein amerikanischer, Oscar-prämierter Filmschauspieler. Heston war bekannt für seine heroischen Rollen, engagierte sich aber auch in der Bürgerrechtsbewegung und sprach sich öffentlich gegen Rassismus aus. Später in seiner Karriere spielte er in Filmen mit ökologischer Botschaft.
Charlton Heston Presents the Bible includes a generous selection of passages from the Bible, insightful commentary on the stories of Adam and Eve, Moses, David, and others, excerpts and commentary on the New Testament, color reproductions of classic works of art, and much more. The easy-to-read text is supplemented with a series of timelines and maps. 150+ color drawings.
Charlton Heston's Hollywood presents a rare look at American moviemaking by one of the living legends of the screen. Charlton Heston surveys postwar Hollywood -- the actors and directors who have shaped the industry, the major historical events, and the ever-changing taste of the movie-going public.
In a memoir that is both eloquent and unstinting, Charlton Heston tells the story of his life and career. Presenting behind-the-scenes accounts of Ben Hur, The Ten Commandments, and many of his other films, he provides invaluable insights into the methods and crafts of some of film's best directors, including Cecil B. DeMille, William Wyler, and George Stevens. 32 pages of photos.
While the public has followed his stellar career, and has heard his clearly articulated arguments on behalf of political and individual causes, Charlton Heston and his wife, Lydia, have quietly raised a son and daughter, striving to imbue in them the same beliefs that they themselves hold so dear. Now, in To Be a Man, Charlton Heston shares these beliefs. Beginning with anecdotal reminiscences about childhood - his own, and that of his son, Fraser, and now his grandson, Jack - and concluding with letters of love and encouragement and wisdom to five-year-old Jack, he addresses those points in life he feels are essential in becoming a man. From his belief in the importance of family, to being brave and determined in whatever one undertakes, to understanding and appreciating one's heritage while remaining open to the huge and hugely diverse world we live in, to love of freedom and support of one's country, to the essentials of being not just a man, but a good man - honesty, integrity, loyalty, appreciation of friendship, and good sportsmanship - Charlton Heston offers words of guidance and sage wisdom that ultimately are applicable not only to Jack, but to all men, everywhere.