Applause Books

3 total works

Theatre on the Edge

by Mel Gussow

Published 1 September 1998

Conversations with Miller

by Mel Gussow

Published 28 December 2001

Forty years of candid conversations between the world-famous playwright and the drama critic of the New York Times.

This book records over a dozen conversations between Arthur Miller and New York Times drama critic Mel Gussow. It charts Miller's development over that last 40 years as well as delving into his earlier life and work.

From the personal to the political Miller is astonishingly candid throughout - even about his relationship with Marilyn Monroe. The result is a self-portrait of a giant of the theatre who is both a 'regular guy' and a fiercely original writer and thinker...

'Full of illuminating candour' Sunday Times

'Brilliantly crafted... Gussow illuminates every facet of the author's personality' Variety

Michael Gambon

by Mel Gussow

Published 5 March 2005

This is the first book devoted to the actor who has created a judicious blend of high-definition performances on the British stage and a wide range of award-winning television and film roles. ÊNew York TimesÊ writer Mel Gussow interviewed Gambon on many occasions and those conversations comprise the majority of this book. Gussow also draws insights from some of the people who have worked with Gambon. Gambon was named the successor to the late Richard Harris as Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films making his debut in 2004's ÊHarry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanÊ and he will be featured more prominently in the June 2005 film ÊHarry Potter and the Goblet of FireÊ. He can also be seen in Mike Nichols' Emmy Award-winning HBO film of Tony Kushner's ÊAngels in AmericaÊ and a growing number of films including the recent ÊBeing JuliaÊ with Annette Bening ÊSky Captain and the World of TomorrowÊ and Wes Anderson's ÊThe Life Aquatic with Steve ZissouÊ with Bill Murray.