Room to Dream

Name: Room to Dream
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925603255
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By David Lynch and Kristine McKenna

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Room to Dream offers a unique blend of biography and memoir, co-authored by filmmaker David Lynch and critic Kristine McKenna. This book alternates between Lynch's own perspective and McKenna's detailed biographical narrative, providing an intimate glimpse into Lynch's creative world, career highs, personal anecdotes, and the evolution of his artistic vision. The interplay between the authors' voices creates a multifaceted exploration of Lynch's life and work.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the mind of a groundbreaking artist. Delve into the life and creative journey of a legendary filmmaker, as the narrative alternates between biography and personal anecdotes. It's perfect for those who appreciate a blend of personal reflection and an in-depth look at artistic processes.

Room to Dream

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In this memoir, David Lynch, co-creator of Twin Peaks and writer and director of groundbreaking films like Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive, opens up about a lifetime of extraordinary creativity, the friendships he has made along the way, and the struggles he has faced—sometimes successful, sometimes not—to bring his projects to fruition.

Part memoir, part biography, Room to Dream interweaves Lynch’s own reflections on his life with the story of those times, as told by Kristine McKenna. It draws from extensive and explosive interviews with ninety of Lynch’s friends, family members, actors, agents, musicians, and collaborators. Lynch responds to each recollection and reveals the inner story of the life behind the art.

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Room to Dream is a hybrid memoir and biography offering a deep dive into David Lynch's life and creative process. Critics praise its captivating and unconventional style, blending Lynch's distinct voice with detailed biographical research by Kristine McKenna. Celebrated for its charm, insightful storytelling, and rich anecdotes, this book is described as both a fascinating and essential read for Lynch fans.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925603255

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 June 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 592

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Biography & Memoir David Lynch Kristine McKenna Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

David Lynch advanced to the front ranks of international cinema in 1977 with the release of his first film, the startlingly original Eraserhead. Since then, Lynch was nominated for three Best Director Academy Awards, for The Elephant Man, Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive; awarded the Palme d’Or, for Wild at Heart; and established himself as an artist of tremendous range and wit. In 1990, Twin Peaks mania swept the world when his groundbreaking television series premiered. A new season of Twin Peaks aired in 2017 to widespread acclaim. He died in 2025.

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