Jim Carrey Books

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • "None of this is real and all of it is true." —Jim Carrey Meet Jim Carrey. Sure, he's an insanely successful and beloved movie star drowning in wealth and privilege—but he's also lonely. Maybe past his prime. Maybe even ... getting fat? He's tried diets, gurus, and cuddling with his military-grade Israeli guard dogs, but nothing seems to lift the cloud of emptiness and ennui. Even the sage advice of his best friend, actor and dinosaur skull collector Nicolas Cage, isn't enough to pull Carrey out of his slump. But then Jim meets Georgie: ruthless ingénue, love of his life. And with the help of auteur screenwriter Charlie Kaufman, he has a role to play in a boundary-pushing new picture that may help him uncover a whole new side to himself—finally, his Oscar vehicle! Things are looking up! But the universe has other plans. Memoirs and Misinformation is a fearless semi-autobiographical novel, a deconstruction of persona. In it, Jim Carrey and Dana Vachon have fashioned a story about acting, Hollywood, agents, celebrity, privilege, friendship, romance, addiction to relevance, fear of personal erasure, our "one big soul," Canada, and a cataclysmic ending of the world—apocalypses within and without.

An American comic icon recounts his remarkable journey from obscurity to multimedia stardom. Rodney Dangerfield reflects on his tough beginnings in show business, performing in places like Fonzo's Knuckle Room and Aldo's, where the menu featured broken leg of lamb. He shares his experiences in the entertainment industry, from rough nightclubs and backstage writing sessions to the glitz of red-carpet events. His narrative takes readers through a life that is touching, sordid, funny, raunchy, and uplifting—combining elements of "Little Orphan Annie" and "Caligula." Unlike many celebrity autobiographers, he offers an unfiltered account, revealing the highs and lows of his life. Dangerfield's story is filled with anecdotes about fellow stars like Adam Sandler, Sam Kinison, and Jerry Seinfeld, showcasing his deep connections in the industry. Defying the notion that fame is fleeting, he transformed from a struggling aluminum-siding salesman named Jack Roy into a lasting icon. His catchphrase, "I get no respect," has become part of popular culture, and he remains a familiar presence on talk shows. His hilarious and inspiring reflections will resonate with comedy fans and pop-culture enthusiasts alike, making his second-act comeback a relatable tale for all readers.

Jim Carrey je filmovou hvězdou. Miláčkem diváků i kritiků. Multimilionářem zajištěným na několik životů dopředu. Přesto se nachází ve stavu hluboké deprese. Cítí se osamělý, touží po lásce a bojí se smrti. Ale ačkoli se hlavní postava knihy Vzpomínky a lži jmenuje Jim Carrey, nejedná se o životopis v obvyklém slova smyslu.