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NEW THIS SEASON POP CULTURE | 21 ALSO AVAILABLE ISBN: 978-0-7643-6393-1 Size: 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 215 mm) Pages: 208 Price: $24.99 Illustrations: 140+ full color Binding: hardcover BISAC: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOG- RAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts AVAILABLE JUNE Kevin Smith His Films and Fans David Gati More like a documentary film than a biography, this photo- and art- filled book explores the life and movies of indie director Kevin Smith Covers Smith’s nearly 30-year career and 14 films, from Clerks , Mallrats , and Chasing Amy to Tusk, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot , and Clerks III In 2019, the National Film Preservation Board inducted Clerks into its registry; the film garnered the most popular votes in that year’s balloting Now is the time to rejoice in the genius that is Kevin Smith! Readers will love this scrapbook celebration of 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. 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 unusual biography shows how films affect and reflect pop culture while exploring the phenomenon of fandom. The result is not only a tribute to Smith but also a testimony to his amazing and loyal fans. About the Author David Gati studied film at UC Santa Cruz and earned an MA from Cal State Los Angeles in communication studies, specializing in film criticism. He works in the film industry and lives in Los Angeles. Author Location: Los Angeles, CA THE GOOD, THE TOUGH & THE DEADLY 978-0-7643-4995-9 560 pp. | 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) | HC $45.00 US / £40.99 GBP / $64 CAD ALTERNATIVE MOVIE POSTERS 978-0-7643-4566-1 208 pp. | 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) | HC $34.99 US / £31.99 GBP / $48.99 CAD ISBN 978-0-7643-6393-1