Kevin Smith's Secret Stash: The Definitive Visual History (Classic Movies, Film

<b>"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 <i>me</i> for a living."</b> <p/>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 smash <i>Clerks</i> in 1994, and the series of hit films that allowed him to build his own cinematic "View Askewniverse." <p/>- <b>THE STORY OF KEVIN SMITH, TOLD BY KEVIN HIMSELF: </b>Both funny and confessional, <i>Kevin Smith's Secret Stash</i> 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 <i>Comic Book Men</i>. <p/>- <b>NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN TREASURES: </b>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 <i>Mallrats</i>, <i>Chasing Amy</i>, <i>Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back</i>, <i>Red State</i>, <i>Tusk</i>, <i>Jay and Silent Bob Reboot</i>, and more. It also features a range of special pullout features exclusive to the book, including Kevin's application to film school