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Viewfinder: A Memoir of Seeing and Being Seen


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From visionary director Jon M. Chu comes a powerful, inspiring memoir of belonging, creativity, and learning to see who you really are.

“A must-read for aspiring artists and dreamers of all kinds.”—Ava DuVernay

Long before he directed Wicked, In The Heights, or the groundbreaking film Crazy Rich Asians, Jon M. Chu was a movie-obsessed first-generation Chinese American, helping at his parents’ Chinese restaurant in Silicon Valley and forever facing the cultural identity crisis endemic to children of immigrants. Growing up on the cutting edge of twenty-first-century technology gave Chu the tools he needed to make his mark at USC film school, and to be discovered by Steven Spielberg, but he soon found himself struggling to understand who he was. In this book, for the first time, Chu turns the lens on his own life and work, telling the universal story of questioning what it means when your dreams collide with your circumstances, and showing how it’s possible to succeed even when the world changes beyond all recognition. 

With striking candor and unrivaled insights, Chu offers a firsthand account of the collision of Silicon Valley and Hollywood—what it’s been like to watch his old world shatter and reshape his new one. Ultimately, Viewfinder is about reckoning with your own story, becoming your most creative self, and finding a path all your own.

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Steven Spielberg says, “An inspiration for new aspiring filmmakers!”Steven Spielberg says, “An inspiration for new aspiring filmmakers!”

Lin-Manuel Miranda says, “Chu…never loses sight of the beating heart at the center of the story.”Lin-Manuel Miranda says, “Chu…never loses sight of the beating heart at the center of the story.”

Michelle Yeoh says, “Heartfelt, candid, and wise beyond words…An absolute must-read.”Michelle Yeoh says, “Heartfelt, candid, and wise beyond words…An absolute must-read.”

J.J. Abrams says, “A story of identity, creativity, and the spirit of an artist.”J.J. Abrams says, “A story of identity, creativity, and the spirit of an artist.”

Ava DuVernay says, “Riveting, explores serious matters of visibility and viability.”Ava DuVernay says, “Riveting, explores serious matters of visibility and viability.”

Kevin Kwan says, “Chu weaves a magical spell and takes us on a wondrous journey.”Kevin Kwan says, “Chu weaves a magical spell and takes us on a wondrous journey.”

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House (July 23, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593448944
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593448946
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1.03 x 8.52 inches

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