Prick up Your Ears: The Biography of Joe Orton

John Lahr's electrifying biography of Joe Orton—the wickedly talented playwright who scandalized 1960s London with his razor-sharp comedies before his tragic murder at 34. This is the book that inspired the brilliant film and remains the definitive portrait of a working-class genius who lived as outrageously as he wrote. Perfect for fans of theatrical history, queer icons, and anyone who loves a story that's equal parts brilliant and heartbreaking.