Charlton Heston was een Amerikaanse, met een Oscar bekroonde filmacteur. Heston stond bekend om zijn heroïsche rollen, maar sprak zich ook publiekelijk uit tegen racisme en was actief in de burgerrechtenbeweging. Later in zijn filmcarrière speelde hij in films met een sterke ecologische boodschap.
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.
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.