I'm a Lebowski, You're a Lebowski: Life, "The Big Lebowski," and What-Have-You »

Bill Green is a graphic designer and the poster artist for Lebowski Fest. Ben Peskoe is a Web developer and a writer. Will Russell, a magician, and Scott Shuffitt, an artist, are the Founding Dudes of Lebowski Fest.

The ultimate fan's guide to the Coen Brothers' cult classic, with an introduction by the Dude himself, Jeff Bridges.

To some The Big Lebowski is just a movie, to others it's THE MOVIE. Over the past several years the movie has developed a massive and passionate cult following, led by the creation of Lebowski Fest, a traveling festival celebrating all things Lebowski. Held in a bowling alley, it features bowling, costume and trivia contests, live music, a screening of the movie, White Russians, and what-have-you. Attendance has grown exponentially and the Fest has been featured in virtually every national media outlet, from NPR to the New York Times. The Associated Press called it "kind of a 'Star Trek' convention, but without all the geeks." SPIN Magazine called it one of the "19 events you can't miss!" Now, at last, comes the book that the legion of Lebowski fans (aka Achievers) has been waiting for. I'm a Lebowski, You're a Lebowski is a treasure trove of trivia and commentary, hilarious throughout and illustrated with photos from the film, including dozens taken on the set by Jeff Bridges. It includes interviews with virtually every major and minor cast member including John Goodman, Julianne Moore and John Turturro, as well as the real-life individuals who served as inspiration for the characters such as Jeff Dowd and John Milius. Fellow Achievers Patton Oswalt, Tony Hawk and Powerpuff Girls creator Craig McCracken give their thoughts on the movie and the phenomenon that surrounds it. The book features a handy guide to speaking Achiever, tips on how to Dude-ify your car, office, and living space, Lebowski Fest highlights and so much more.

The New York Times - Ada Calhoun

This companion book to "The Big Lebowski," Joel and Ethan Coen's 1998 cult hit, is a punch-drunk tribute worthy of "the Dude"…a must-have for die-hard fans…

Contents

Instructions for Enjoying This Book Foreword by Jeff Bridges Introduction: Lotta Ins, Lotta Outs, Lotta What Have Yous Chapter 1: I Won't Say a Hero, 'Cause What's a Hero? Quiz: How Dude Are You? Dude-ify Your Office Space Dude-ify Your Car Dude-ify Your Living Space At Least It's an Ethos Duderonomy: Rules to Live By, and Sometimes Break Dude Libs Chapter 2: Parts, Anyway. The Actors and Their Roles Jeff Bridges-The Dude John Goodman-Walter Sobchak Julianne Moore-Maude Lebowski John Turturro-Jesus Quintana, aka the Jesus Sam Elliott-The Stranger Philip Seymour Hoffman-Brandt David Huddleston-The Big Lebowski Peter Stormare-Uli Kunkel/Karl Hungus/Nihilist #1 Jack Kehler-Marty the Landlord Jon Polito-Da Fino (Private Snoop) Jimmie Dale Gilmore-Smokey Tara Reid-Bunny Lebowski/Bunny Lajoya/Fawn Knudsen Asia Carrera-Sherry from Logjammin' Jesse Flanagan-Little Larry Sellers Jim Hoosier-Liam O'Brien (The Jesus's Bowling Buddy) Jerry Haleva-Saddam Robin Jones-Ralphs Checkout Girl Steve Buscemi-Donny Chapter 3: Way Out West. Origins and Inspirations A (Not Quite) Interview with the Coen Brothers Jeff "The Dude" Dowd: He's the Dude, So That's What You Call Him. Peter Exline-His Rug Really Tied the Room Together. His Car Was Also Stolen. (Separate Incidents.) "Big" Lew Abernathy-"We'll Brace the Kid. Should Be a Pushover." Jaik Freeman-The Real Little Larry John Milius-Inspiration for Walter. He's Not Housebroken. Chapter 4: Are We Alone? or, How The Big Lebowski Became a Cult Classic Times Like These Call for a Big Lebowski? That and a Pair of Testicles Shut the Fuck Up, Donny! And We Do Enter the Next Round-Robin Zat's Why Zay Sent Me ... I UmExphurt. Chapter 5: The Achievers. And Proud We Are of All of Them Patton Oswalt-Los Angeles Oliver Benjamin-Chiang Mai, Thailand Tony Hawk-Carlsbad, California Craig McCracken-Los Angeles Johnny Hickman-Fort Collins, Colorado Alysha Naples-San Francisco The Academic Symposium-Louisville, Kentucky Chapter 6: Lebowski Fest: If You Will It, Dude, It Is No Dream First Annual Big Lebowski What-Have-You Fest Second Annual Lebowski Fest Lebowski Fest West Las Vegas Third Annual Lebowski Fest Lebowski Fest West Los Angeles Chapter 7: Reference Materials A By-Your-Side Guide to Watching The Big Lebowski Parla Usted "Achiever"? In the Parlance of Our Times The Big Lebowski Ultimate Soundtrack Lebowski Locations The Best of the Eagles Art Credits