ROAR: Roger Orr: American Master, The Oral Biography by Bruce Wagner (English) H

Description: ROAR by Bruce Wagner Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description A new novel by Hollywoods "master of satire."The myth of an epic, public life-its triumphs and tragedies-is a particularly American obsession. ROAR is a metafictional exploration of such a life and attendant fame of an extraordinary, and completely made up, man.Born in Nashville in 1940 and adopted by a wealthy San Francisco couple, Roger Orr-"Roar"-became an underground stand-up comedian with a cult following while still in his teens, segueing to an acclaimed songwriter in the Sixties. In the decades that followed, his talent spanned the worlds of entertainment, from film directing and books to fine art (paintings, sculpture). His promethean energies expanded to the world of medicine; he became a dermatologist, the first to patent cadaver skin for burn victims. A spiritual seeker who returned to India throughout his life, Roar was also a voracious lover of both men and women.The journey of Roger Orr was a premonition of the cultural earthquakes to come. It wasnt until his 40s that Roar learned his birth mother was black and it wasnt until his early 60s when he began the hormonal treatment and surgeries that chipped away at the armor covering what he always knew was his true identity: that of a woman.Roars saga is best told by a cacophony of voices-family members, critics, historians, and the famous (Meryl Streep, Amanda Gorman, Dave Chappelle, Andy Warhol)-including some heard from the grave. In ROAR, Wagner brilliantlypaints a vivid picture of one man, our times, and our cultures enduring obsession with fame. Author Biography Bruce Wagner has written twelve novels and bestsellers, including the famous "Cellphone Trilogy," Im Losing You (PEN USA finalist), Ill Let You Go and Still Holding), Dead Stars, The Empty Chair, and the PEN/Faulkner-finalistChrysanthemum Palace. He wrote the screenplay for David Cronenbergs film Maps to the Stars, for which Julianne Moore won Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival in 2014. In 1993, Wagner wrote and created the visionary mini-series Wild Palms for producer Oliver Stone and co-wrote (with Ullman) three seasons the acclaimed Tracey UllmansState of the Union. He has written essays and articles for the New York Times, Artforum and the New Yorker Details ISBN 1956763228 ISBN-13 9781956763225 Title ROAR Author Bruce Wagner Format Hardcover Year 2022 Pages 288 Publisher Skyhorse Publishing GE_Item_ID:139193863; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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