The multitalented writers, directors, producers, and actors (as
seen on The League, Transparent, and The Mindy Project) share the
secrets of their lifelong partnership in this unique
memoir.
Mark Duplass and Jay Duplass are the critically acclaimed filmmakers behind The Puffy Chair, Baghead, The Do-Deca-Pentathlon, Cyrus, and Jeff, Who Lives at Home. For HBO, they wrote and directed Togetherness, produced the animated series Animals, and created the anthology series Room 104. Their producer credits also include the feature films Safety Not Guaranteed, The Skeleton Twins, and Tangerine. As an actor, Mark has appeared on the hit comedy The League and in such films as Your Sister's Sister, The One I Love, and Blue Jay, while Jay has a leading role on the Golden Globe-winning series Transparent and has appeared in such films as Landline and Beatriz at Dinner. Both brothers have recurring roles on The Mindy Project.
“Wright. Ringling. Jonas. I’m sure you could name a bunch of famous
brother teams. They’re all garbage compared to Mark and Jay. I
can’t wait for you to read this book.”—from the foreword by Mindy
Kaling
“A likable memoir of how Jay and Mark Duplass blazed their
idiosyncratic trail, and an inspiring how-to guide.”—The New York
Times Book Review
“The book is a collection of diverse pieces that fit together to
reveal the puzzle of [the Duplass brothers’] lives. There’s part of
it that’s very practical. . . . But another big piece of the book
is the chapters that explore their unusually close relationship. .
. . Both parts of Like Brothers make for a fascinating
read.”—Orange County Register
“Like Brothers is more encompassing than most moviemaking memoirs.
. . . [It] isn’t just worthwhile for fans of the Duplass Brothers;
this autobiography is a fascinating look at the art of sneaking
into the industry through the back door . . . [and] just how they
pulled it off.”—Moviemaker
“A frank, intimate, hilarious account of their creative
success and personal bond.”—Entertainment Weekly
“Mark and Jay Duplass are not just brothers, kind of like their
book is not just a memoir. . . . The book playfully darts between
essays, pop-culture tributes and self-help tips. . . . What sets
Like Brothers apart . . . is the uncanny bond between its authors.
. . . Like Brothers is ultimately a fascinating window into the
creative process, showing the complexities that come with being so
inextricably linked.”—USA Today
“Equal parts touching memoir and rallying cry, the book is a candid
and often unapologetically emotional survival guide for aspiring
artists.”—Vulture
“Like Brothers is . . . a surprisingly practical road map to a
rewarding creative partnership. . . . Like Brothers is as
openhearted and lovably offbeat as Mark and Jay
themselves.”—Broadway World
“As creative partners, we sure learned a thing or two from Mark and
Jay Duplass’s journey through the Hollywood machine. Like Brothers
is an essential guide for making space for yourself in a world that
doesn’t always encourage individuality and innovation. As useful to
an aspiring filmmaker as it is to a pair of siblings wondering ‘How
do we turn our connection into something great?,’ this book will be
essential on your shelf.”—Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner
“The Duplass Brothers have a genius for conveying deep feeling
without ever straying into sentimentality. Here they capture the
often wonderful and occasionally terrible business of collaborating
professionally with someone you love.”—John Green and Hank
Green
“As a writing team and directing team, we love seeing two people
who are more intelligent and articulate than us explore the dynamic
that we don’t have the depth or self-reflectiveness to explore
ourselves!”—Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg
“In my next life I’d like to come back as a Duplass Brother. But
until then I’ll just enjoy their hilarious, insightful book.”—Judd
Apatow
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