{"product_id":"but-what-i-really-want-ken-kwapis-9781250260123","title":"But What I Really Want to Do Is Direct","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor over three decades, director Ken Kwapis has charted a career full of exceptional movies and television, from seminal shows like \u003ci\u003eThe Office\u003c\/i\u003e to beloved films like \u003ci\u003eHe's Just Not That Into You\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe is among the most respected directors in show business, but getting there wasn't easy. He struggled just like everyone else. With each triumph came the occasional faceplant. Using his background and inside knowledge, \u003ci\u003eBut What I Really Want To Do is Direct\u003c\/i\u003e tackles Hollywood myths through Ken's highly entertaining experiences. It's a rollercoaster ride fueled by brawls with the top brass, clashes over budgets, and the passion that makes it all worthwhile. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis humorous and refreshingly personal memoir is filled with inspiring instruction, behind-the-scenes hilarity, and unabashed joy. It's a celebration of the director's craft, and what it takes to succeed in show business on your own terms. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e \"Ken Kwapis always brought out the best in the actors on \u003ci\u003eThe Office\u003c\/i\u003e. Whenever Ken was directing, I always felt safe to go out on a limb and take chances, knowing he had my back. Every aspiring director should read this book. (I can think of several 'professional' directors that should read it too!)\" -Jenna Fischer \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A vital, magnificent manifesto on the art and craft of directing, written with emotional, instinctual and intellectual depth by one of America's most beloved film and television directors\" -Amber Tamblyn \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"In the years that I was fortunate to work with Ken on \u003ci\u003eMalcolm in the Middle\u003c\/i\u003e, he had an uncanny ability to guide actors right to the heart of a scene and reveal its truths. He admits that he doesn't have all the answers, he'll make mistakes, and at times he'll struggle, but as he says in the book, 'It's the struggle to get it right that makes us human.'\" -Bryan Cranston \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Good luck finding a more kind, passionate, and talented director alive than Ken. Seriously, good luck.\" -Tig Notaro \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"'Action!' is what most directors bark out to begin a scene. But Ken Kwapis starts by gently intoning the words 'Go ahead...' That simple suggestion assures everyone they're in smart, capable, humble hands. That's how you'll feel reading this book. And so, if you're anxious to discover how a top director always brings humor, honesty, and humanity to his work, all I can tell you is...Go ahead.\" -Larry Wilmore \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ken Kwapis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1250260124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250260123\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Griffin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2020 pg. 68\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/15\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2020 pg. 22","brand":"Ken Kwapis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44046032306431,"sku":"9781250260123","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_68b26d41-1c05-473d-a625-b4e5baa9a847.jpg?v=1684982219","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/but-what-i-really-want-ken-kwapis-9781250260123","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}