by Lynch, David
First published 2018
David Lynch opens his creative vault in this dual-perspective memoir. The filmmaker behind Twin Peaks, Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Blue Velvet, and Mulholland Drive shares his personal reflections on decades of filmmaking. Kristine McKenna weaves together interviews with ninety people from Lynch's orbit, including family members, actors, agents, musicians, and collaborators. Lynch responds to their accounts, revealing how his projects came to life and which ones never made it to screen. The book alternates between Lynch's inner thoughts and the external stories of those who worked alongside him. This structure creates a complete portrait of the artist and the relationships that shaped his career. Lynch discusses both his victories and failures in bringing his distinctive vision to audiences. The memoir captures the friendships formed during production and the creative struggles that defined his path through Hollywood and independent cinema.
Genres: memoir, non-fiction, biography-memoir, film
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: dual-perspective, found-family
Setting: Hollywood
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
577 pages · Hardcover · Random House