Spike - by Spike Lee (Hardcover)

Spike Lee is a cultural icon, let's start there. Lee's work has left an indelible mark on both cinematic history and contemporary society.

Now, in a career-spanning monograph titled "SPIKE," his life and achievements are celebrated visually. The custom bold, typographic design draws inspiration from the iconic LOVE/HATE brass rings worn by characters in "Do the Right Thing" and by Lee himself at the 2019 Academy Awards. The vibrant fuchsia front cover features a striking gold foil deboss of the title, creating an eye-catching design.

Inside, "SPIKE" is filled with hundreds of never-before-seen photographs by David Lee, Spike's brother and longtime still photographer. These behind-the-scenes images offer insight into Lee's creative process and underscore his significant impact on culture. From his critically acclaimed "Malcolm X" (1992) to the recent "Da 5 Bloods" (2020), featuring the late Chadwick Boseman, Lee's work continues to resonate profoundly.

This collector's item is a must-have for any cinephile or fan of one of the most prominent and influential filmmakers in history.

Review Quotes:

"Spike Lee's first career-spanning book is a visual celebration of his life and career to date." - Fast Company

"Spike Lee is one of the great movie stylists of his time--or any time. Not only do his movies have an inimitable look, but Lee has a natural sense for fashion, never mind true skill as commercial ad man. This book does justice to Lee's inimitable visual style. It's a beaut." - Esquire

"Spike Lee features film stills, never-before-seen photographs, and Lee's own commentary on all of the director's movies, from his 1986 debut She's Gotta Have It to 2020's Da 5 Bloods." - Rolling Stone

"This gorgeous coffee-table book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the prolific director's most iconic work." - Entertainment Weekly

"For the first time, Spike Lee's film career is captured in a retrospective coffee table book." - New York Daily News