Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television [Large Print]

By Todd Purdum and Todd S Purdum

Book Overview

This large print edition features an easy-to-read larger type size while preserving the complete text of the original edition.

In Desi Arnaz, Purdum dives into the groundbreaking Latino artist and businessman known to millions as Ricky Ricardo from I Love Lucy. After losing everything during the 1933 Cuban revolution, Arnaz reinvented himself in pre-World War II Miami. He revolutionized television production by filming I Love Lucy before a live studio audience with synchronized cameras, a model that remains a sitcom gold standard today. Despite being underestimated due to his accent and origins, Arnaz's legacy is monumental. Purdum's biography reveals the man behind the legend and highlights his enduring contributions to pop culture and television.

• Format: Library Binding
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1420531670
• ISBN13: 9781420531671
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
• Length: 602 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.7" x 8.8"