The Bigger Picture

My Blockbuster Life & Lessons Learned Along the Way

De: Jon Landau, James Cameron - foreword

Narrado por: Steven Jay Cohen, James Cameron, Kathy Landau

An uplifting and entertaining behind-the-scenes memoir about a life in film and the joy in solving problems with grace, kindness, and generosity, by the late film producer Jon Landau (Avatar, Titanic), written as he battled cancer and came to terms with his terminal diagnosis.

Jon Landau, the Academy Award-winning film producer behind Titanic, Avatar, Alita: Battle Angel, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, and Dick Tracy, knew two things well: how to tell an unforgettable story, and how to find solutions. So, when he found himself confronting his fate, a diagnosis of improbable odds, he began to problem solve, ensuring that everything he learned behind the camera would live on after he was gone.

In his retrospective and advice-driven memoir, Landau shares behind-the-scenes stories about some of the greatest movies of our time and advice on how to live well while working in a notoriously all-consuming job by centering the things that mattered to him most—his love for his family and his dedication to his friends and creative partners—turning his own story into another blockbuster hit.

The Bigger Picture is at once a deeply poignant memoir, a tribute to storytelling in its many forms, and a celebration of a life well lived, told from the third act. Imbued with Landau’s trademark compassion, humanity, and humor, the stories he shares and the wisdom he imparts in The Bigger Picture will inspire, delight, and touch the hearts of listeners for years to come.

©2025 110 PERCENT, LLC, Foreword copyright © 2025 by James Cameron (P)2025 Audible, Inc.

Insightful and Incredibly Moving

Amazing book about an amazing man. The stories of his life and extraordinary career are riveting but it’s Jon’s heart and humanity that burn brightest. A must read.

Magnificent

I love the way he talks and thinks !!! They way he lived his life and by the honor of himself and the pride he takes in his family and work

Incredible story beautifully told!

The Bigger Picture is just such a heartfelt memoir that shows nice guys can succeed in Hollywood. Jon’s warmth and genuine care come through in every story and piece of advice he shares. Steven Jay Cohen does an amazing job narrating. Great hearing from James Cameron as well. Fantastic listen!

Fantastic and unforgettable

Absolutely inspirational. The guiding principles that animated this remarkable man’s life will energize you to live life to the fullest—and cherish every moment with friends, family and passionate work. Highly recommend.