Aside from acting, kevin has also worked as a writer in the film industry and journalism. Kevin smith, an american filmmaker, comic book writer and everything in between, has had a pretty amazing career. Anything but boring, kevin smith shares his xrated thoughts in his diary, telling all in his usual candid, heartfelt and irreverent way. The uncomfortably candid diary of kevin smith paperback bargain price, september 25, 2007. Kevin smith this title includes an update on the ins and outs of making zack and miri make a porno, and a new afterword. Regular readers of this blog know that im a big fan of kevin smith.
I am a huge kevin smith fan, as well as a sucker for celebrity autobiographies. Kevin smith is pretty upfront about that in the title. Not to sound too highfalutin, but that lineage is demonstrated by director kevin smiths new book, my boringass life. I picked up my boringass life and found the title a bit misleading. Still, these entries, which are reprinted from his online diary, are sometimes completely dull. My boring ass life news newspapers books scholar jstor march 2009 my boring ass life. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The uncomfortably candid diary of kevin smith 2007 shootin the sht with kevin smith 2009 tough sht. The uncomfortably candid diary of kevin smith is the second book composed of. Kevin smith has bundled his weblog up into a book of the same title, my boring ass life. Chasing dogma with duncan fegredo, oni press, 19981999. My boringass life revised edition ebook by kevin smith. From his daily wakeup rituals to the candid details on his family life, this book is a must read.
My boringass life by kevin smith while most of us wouldnt consider kevin smiths life boring, its nevertheless in the title of my boring ass life. My boringass life by kevin smith overdrive rakuten. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The uncomfortably candid diary of kevin smith, and jay and silent bobs blueprints for destroying everything. Smith has also written several books, including silent bob speaks, my boring ass life.
His tale of actor jason mewes he played jay in clerks drug addiciton and subsequent rehab is especially fine. The nook book ebook of the my boringass life revised edition. The uncomfortably candid diary of kevin smith by kevin smith 3. At times uneventful, but always informative and involving, smiths paperback is a must for fans. Smith comes off like a real person, not some pompous hollywood ass. The uncomfortably candid diary of kevin smith by kevin smith. Hes written everything from the green arrow and batman comics to autobiographies such as my boringass life. The writer, director, actor and comics lover talks up his bestselling new book, my boringass life. The uncomfortably candid diary of kevin smith ebooks kevin smith, pdf my boring ass life. That said, it only made sense that one of these days id read one of smiths books and i started with my boringass life i typically just get my reads from the library these days, but this particular title wasnt available in my library system so i picked it up on amazon. Boring book of blogs true to filmmakers roots reuters. Kevin smith sold his comic book collection to fund the movie clerks, and after it became a huge cult hit he was able to buy them back. The uncomfortably candid diary of kevin smith 9781848564978. Smiths first several films were mostly set in his home state of new.
Smith, kevin, 1970 up to 20 books are listed, in descending order of popularity my boring ass life. If anything, my boring ass life forms a portrait of a family man with an extraordinary day job. Smiths an engaging writer about himself, family, and circle of friends. The uncomfortably candid diary of kevin smith is the second book composed of writings by filmmaker kevin smith, the first being silent bob speaks.
The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. He came to prominence with the lowbudget comedy clerks, which he wrote, directed, coproduced, and acted as the character silent bob. The utterly candid diary of kevin smith filmmaker kevin smith, maker of clerks, mallrats and dogma, talks about his new book, my boring ass life. He is also the cofounder, with scott mosier, of view askew productions and owner of jay and silent bobs secret stash comic and novelty store in red bank, new jersey. Ive linked to his weblog several times in the past. Life advice from a fat, lazy slob who did good 2012 jay and silent bobs blueprints for destroying everything 2014 comics. The uncomfortably candid diary of kevin smith has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. In it the directoractorwriter details aspects of his life both large and small, from watching tivo with his wife jen to helping his friend jason mewes kick his heroin. Lets just take up like old lovers, as if nary a days gone by since our last frolic, and continue sans update for now, shall we. The uncomfortably candid diary of kevin smith, shootin the sht. Kevin smith, the director of chasing amy and clerks is on the hour with george stroumboulopoulos to discuss his book my boringass life.
Kevin patrick smith is an american screenwriter, actor, film producer, speaker and director, as well as a popular comic book writer, author, comedianraconteur, and podcaster. The uncomfortably candid diary of kevin smith kevin smith pdf download free book free download my boring ass life. The uncomfortably candid diary of kevin smith 2007 shootin the sht with kevin smith 2009 tough shit. Actor jason mewes getting kissed at the kevin smith signing of his latest book my boring ass life. When i looked in the kindle store for something by kevin smith, my choice was between boringass life and his newest book, but i opted for this one because the revised edition description included additions about jason mewes drug problems which seemed interesting. One of the most successful and critically acclaimed independent filmmakers of recent years, smith was the producer of the oscarwinning good will hunting and has also written and directed mallrats, chasing amy, dogma, jay and silent bob. Well, continuing our diary coverage here on the bryant park project, we just. Read my boringass life revised edition the uncomfortably candid diary of kevin smith by kevin smith available from rakuten kobo. Kevin smith books list of books by author kevin smith. The uncomfortably candid diary of kevin smith is the second book composed of writings by filmmaker kevin smith, the first being silent bob. Hire kevin smith book kevin smith summit comedy, inc. When you start reading a book called, my boringass life, i suppose its not really fair to criticize it for being boring. The uncomfortably candid diary of kevin smith about book.
The uncomfortably candid diary of kevin smith, published by titan books, was another collection of previously published essays this time blogs from smiths website. Since the release of his first comedy, clerks, in 1994, he hasnt stopped. Not just the movierelated items, not even just the extraordinary events, but even the most mundane activities, including bathroom trips and sexual acts. Books about smith, kevin, 1970 what should i read next. To celebrate the release of his newest book, my boringass life. Kevin patrick smith is an american screenwriter, director, as well as a comic book writer, author, and actor.
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