Kevin Smith's Secret Stash: The Definitive Visual History

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Being Kevin Smith is my favorite thing in the world. . . . I dont have a job. I dont even have a career anymore. Im 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 artifacts 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 smashClerksin 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 Smiths Secret Stashsees 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 showComic Book Men.

NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN TREASURES: This deluxe volume is illustrated with a wealth of rare and never-before-seen items from Kevins personal archives, including script pages, personal letters, and concept art from beloved movies includingMallrats,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 Kevins application to film school and comic art from Chasing Amy.

SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS: In addition to a foreword from Kevins 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 OHalloran, Seth Rogen, Jennifer Schwalbach-Smith, and Harley Quinn Smith.

OWN THE ULTIMATE KEVIN SMITH TRIBUTE: Definitive, revelatory, and packed with exclusive surprises,Kevin Smiths Secret Stashis the book fans have been waiting for and a must-have for pop culture aficionados everywhere.

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Kevin Smith (@ThatKevinSmith) is the fat guy who got thrown off the plane. He also made Clerks once. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California.