David Lynch: A Retrospective

Nathan (Clint Eastwood: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work) takes a deep dive into the world and mind of filmmaker David Lynch, examining his dedication to his craft, his drive and creative thought process, his directorial style, and the meticulous manner in which he creates his films. With a career spanning more than four decades, Lynch has brought moviegoers eccentric, surreal films unlike those of any other creator in film history. Today the term “Lynchian” is synonymous with surrealistic, boundary-pushing cinema. Nathan traces Lynch’s story from his idyllic upbringing through his career, and the dreams and nightmares that have sparked his creations. Each chapter showcases a different film and is filled with outstanding behind-the-scenes photographs. Arranged chronologically, the book begins with Eraserhead and moves through Lynch’s filmography, including The Elephant Man, Dune, Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, Inland Empire, and his groundbreaking television series Twin Peaks. Lynch’s fans will love the peek behind the curtain of his creative process that this comprehensive and gorgeously illustrated book offers.