Author(s): DAVID GATI

Film & TV

This anthology of first-person stories by the American independent filmmaker Kevin Smith features fun and unseen visuals like on-set stills, candid personal photos, memorabilia, and international fan art. Let us rejoice in the genius that is Kevin Smith! This fun and photo-filled biography celebrates the life, films, and fans of the director responsible for such indie cult classics as Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, and Dogma. Movie-industry veteran David Gati has compiled and edited this humorous and insightful look at Smith's nearly 30-year moviemaking journey. Through Smith's own uncensored stories - taken from podcasts, Q&As, and documentaries - we get to know him as a person, the struggles he's been through, and the people he's worked with. AUTHOR: David Gati studied film at UC Santa Cruz and earned an MA from Cal State Los Angeles in communication studies, specialising in film criticism. He works in the film industry and lives in Los Angeles. 140 colour images Gati presents a visual facet to these narrative gems in the form of fan art from around the world, along with on-set stills, candid personal photos, and memorabilia. This scrapbook celebration shows how films affect and reflect pop culture, and explores the cultural phenomenon of fandom. The result is not only a tribute to Smith but also a testimony to his amazing and loyal fans.