Join Spike Lee at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, for a book signing presented in partnership with Chronicle Books on Friday, December 17, 5–7pm. Spike will be signing copies of his new book, SPIKE, which features rare photographs and director’s commentary on all his cinematic works, from She’s Gotta Have It (1986) to Da 5 Bloods (2020).

The book signing will take place in the Academy Museum Store, located in the museum’s Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby. Limit one ticket per person. Tickets are $75 and include a copy of the book. Check out the Director's Inspiration: Spike Lee gallery in Stories of Cinema and the Spike Lee pop-up in the Academy Museum Store!

Spike Lee is a world-renowned, Academy Award–winning filmmaker. His prolific career has included over 35 films, including his directorial debut She’s Gotta Have It, his seminal masterpiece Do the Right Thing (1989), and more recently, his Oscar-winning film BlacKkKlansman (2018). 

This career-spanning monograph titled SPIKE is a visual celebration of his life and career to date. The custom bold, typographic design is inspired by the LOVE/HATE brass rings that Radio Raheem wore in Do the Right Thing and that Spike Lee wore at the 2019 Academy Awards. Featuring hundreds of never-before-seen photographs by David Lee, Spike’s brother and long-time still photographer, SPIKE the book, includes behind-the-scenes, insider images that underscore his creative process and his significant impact on culture at large. From his critically acclaimed film Malcolm X (1992) starring Denzel Washington, to his recent film Da 5 Bloods, featuring the late Chadwick Boseman, Spike Lee’s work continues to resonate now more than ever. Also included here are his commercials with Michael Jordan for Nike, which helped launch the billion-dollar Jordan brand product empire, as well as his music videos with Prince and Michael Jackson. This is a must-have collector’s item and ideal gift for any cinephile and fan of one of the most prominent and influential filmmakers in history.