Darren Aronofsky
Darren Aronofsky is an American filmmaker known for his often surreal and disturbing psychological dramas. His films include Pi, Requiem for a Dream, Black Swan, and The Whale. Based on his book recommendations, he seems interested in psychology, evolution, and the craft of writing.
Books Recommended by Darren Aronofsky 11
The Denial of Death
"A good one."
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Howl and Other Poems
"A cry from the ‘60s for his generation. At least that’s the way I took it."
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Last Exit to Brooklyn
"I devoured it in a single night. I had never seen anyone attack the page like he did."
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The Hero with a Thousand Faces
"I'm totally part of his cult. Because I believe in that hero’s journey."
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Requiem for a Dream
"I made this book into a film and even got pretty close to the author as a dear friend."
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Carrie
"I proceeded to pound through procrastinating by reading Carrie, scaring the living crap out of myself."
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The Writer's Journey
"Very good. But it’s only for people who are writing screenplays."
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The Writers Journey
"Very good. But it’s only for people who are writing screenplays."
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The Origin of Species
"Darren Aronofsky mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."
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