Orlando Bloom: Wherever It May Lead

by Robert Steele

For millions of fans, the irresistible pull of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy or Pirates of the Caribbean lies not only in the storylines, but also in the brooding good looks of Orlando Bloom. These lucky breaks to star in blockbuster films were the realization of a dream cherished since childhood and the result of an adolescence spent attending drama school and honing his theatrical talents. Examining Bloom's upbringing in England, as the son of distinguished writer and activist Harry Bloom, and detailing his rise to prominence, the book also covers his personal life - his varied interests, his relationships, and his penchant for extreme sports. Packed with glossy photos and film stills, Orlando Bloom offers a fascinating look at the young actor whose legions of fans continue to grow with each new film.

Genres: Nonfiction

104 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2004

About the author

As a writer and editor in the independent publishing industry, Robert Steele has worked in the genres of popular culture and cinema. As a writer on pop culture, he has provided new chapters for the updates of books including Rock ‘n’ Roll Babylon by Gary Herman and Marc Bolan: Born to Boogie by Chris Welch and Simon Napier-Bell, as well as producing biographies of teen movie idols such as Orlando Bloom.

Reviews

[Luru · Rating 2 out of 5]

Reads like an in-depth collection of news articles and reports, with an attempt to make it into a biography of sorts. Not bad, but there is nothing on these pages that a devout fan hasn't already seen elsewhere.