The Bigger Picture

“Filled with great anecdotes.” —Matt Beloni, Puck Newsletter “Magnificent . . . full of advice about life.” —Brian Stelter, CNN Reliable Sources “A beautiful book . . . I highly recommend it.” —On Film . . . With Kevin McCarthy “Jon Landau wasn’t just a producer—he was a mentor, a friend, and someone who led with kindness and purpose. His memoir is a reflection of his incredible journey, heart, and vision. It shares his ways and wisdom, and Jon’s essence is on every page. The Bigger Picture is a master class in living with care and commitment.” —Zoe Saldaña “Like Jon himself, this book is filled with heart and soul and gratitude. The Bigger Picture is the sweetest reminder of all he was—his wonder, his smarts, his generosity, and his indefatigable appetite for every aspect of filmmaking.” —Sigourney Weaver “Jon Landau’s journey as a filmmaker was full of many extraordinary moments. This was a man who gently steered groups of creative people into rich collaborations that never failed to be rewarding and inspiring. His memoir is brimming with the stories of how those collaborations came to be, and how he humbly shaped the course of film production for so many, leaving a legacy beyond compare.” —Kate Winslet “To read this book is to spend a day with the man himself, immersed in his boundless energy and indomitable spirit. Jon’s is a voice of profound and poignant love. For family. For friends. For colleagues. And finally, and not incidentally, an intense love for the art, craft, science, and business of making motion pictures. A blockbuster of a life indeed!” —Stephen Lang “A wonderful and inspiring book from one of the greatest producers of all time, not only because he made the biggest films . . . but because he had the biggest heart. Jon’s book and life journey not only demonstrate how to be a world-class filmmaker, but a better person.” —Robert Rodriguez “Jon Landau has the distinction of being not only a great producer, but an exceptional human being and unwavering partner in one of the most remarkable filmographies in the history of the medium. The Bigger Picture holds his voice and his wisdom.” —Guillermo del Toro “My buddy Jon Landau enjoyed everything he did, and there was nothing he couldn’t do. His dedication to community, his wonderful family, and of course his incredible producing work was off the charts. Jon was always dying to get me to read a good book. Well, he finally did. And it’s a great book.” —Danny DeVito