On the twentieth anniversary of the Coen brothers' cult classic film,
the ultimate fan's guide to The Big Lebowski, with a foreword by the
Dude himself, Jeff Bridges, and a new afterword by writer and film
critic Daphne Merkin.
When it was first released in 1998, The Big Lebowski flopped at the
box office. Twenty years later, the movie has developed a massive,
passionate, and cross-generational cult following of Lebowski fans
(a.k.a. Achievers), who yearly coalesce around Lebowski Fest, the
film-screening/party where bowling pins tumble, costumes abound, and
White Russians are the official drink of choice--kind of a 'Star Trek'
convention, but without all the geeks(Associated Press).
Written by the Founding Dudes of Lebowski Fest--and with a foreword by
El Duderino himself, Jeff Bridges--this new edition of I'm a Lebowski,
You're a Lebowski also features contemporary reflections on the movie
by acclaimed writer and former New Yorker film critic Daphne Merkin.
This is the fan book to tie every Achiever's room together, a treasure
trove of trivia and commentary, illustrations, photos, interviews with
every major cast member (plus the real-life inspirations for the
Coen-created characters), highlights from the Fest, a handy Achiever
translation guide, and tips on how to Dude-ify your life. I'm a
Lebowski, You're a Lebowski is a raucous and hilarious celebration of
the greatest film ever made (condolences, Citizen Kane) and of the
glorious revelry that continues in its two-decade wake.
