Kevin Smith's Secret Stash
The Definitive Visual History
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Filled with rare and never-before-seen items from Smith's personal archives, including script pages, concept art, and letters, the book also features exclusive pullouts like his film school application and comic art from Chasing Amy. Contributions from notable collaborators and friends enhance this definitive tribute to Kevin Smith's life and work.
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This book is ideal for fans of Kevin Smith, followers of independent film, and pop culture enthusiasts eager for an insider's perspective. It also appeals to those interested in filmmaking, comics, and the creative process behind cult classic movies.
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See more“Being Kevin Smith is my favorite thing in the world. . . . I don’t have a job. I don’t even have a career anymore. I’m just me for a living.”
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“Being Kevin Smith is my favourite thing in the world. . . . I don’t have a job. I don’t even have a career anymore. I’m just me for a living.”
Making the leap from convenience store worker to international film icon, Kevin Smith has spent over twenty-five years at the forefront of pop culture. In this hilariously candid treasure trove of artefacts and anecdotes, Kevin tells the full story of his incredible life for the first time, from his early days in Highlands, New Jersey, through to the breakout success of low-budget indie smash Clerks in 1994, and the series of hit films that allowed him to build his own cinematic “View Askewniverse.”
The story of Kevin Smith, told by Kevin himself: Both funny and confessional, Kevin Smith’s Secret Stash sees the director hold forth on all aspects of his career, including his live shows and podcasts, plus his comics and television work, such as the hit AMC show Comic Book Men.
Never-before-seen treasures: This deluxe volume is illustrated with a wealth of rare and never-before-seen items from Kevin’s personal archives, including script pages, personal letters, and concept art from beloved movies including Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Red State, Tusk, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, and more. It also features a range of special pullout features exclusive to the book, including Kevin’s application to film school and comic art from Chasing Amy.
Special contributors: In addition to a foreword from Kevin’s longtime collaborator and friend Jason Mewes, the book includes contributions from J. J. Abrams, Ben Affleck, Marc Bernardin, Ming Chen, Shannon Elizabeth, Walt Flanagan, Ralph Garman, Mark Hamill, Bryan Johnson, David Klein, Justin Long, Scott Mosier, Brian O’Halloran, Seth Rogen, Jennifer Schwalbach-Smith, and Harley Quinn Smith.
Own the ultimate Kevin Smith tribute: Definitive, revelatory, and packed with exclusive surprises, Kevin Smith’s Secret Stash is the book fans have been waiting for and a must-have for pop culture aficionados everywhere.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781683830993
Publisher: Insight Editions
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 September 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Insight Editions
Illustration: Throughout
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 236.0mm
Height: 279.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 320
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About the Author
Chris Prince is an author, editor, and independent book creator who specializes in pop culture books. His recent work includes Tech Noir: The Art of James Cameron, Kevin Smith’s Secret Stash, and The Art of Avatar: Fire and Ash.
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