Books recommended by Darren Aronofsky
Darren Aronofsky is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer who gained recognition for his visually striking and emotionally intense films. His breakthrough work Requiem for a Dream (2000) cemented his reputation as a master of psychological drama.
Aronofsky’s recommended books are known for exploring the human condition, delving into themes of addiction, identity, and the darker aspects of human nature. His writing style is often characterized by poetic and lyrical prose, weaving together elements of literary fiction with philosophical and psychological insights.
- Requiem for a Dream: A Novel (by Hubert Selby Jr.). Recommended by Darren Aronofsky
- Carrie: (by Stephen King). Recommended by Darren Aronofsky
- Howl and Other Poems: (by Allen Ginsberg). Recommended by Darren Aronofsky
- Last Exit to Brooklyn: (by Hubert Selby Jr.). Recommended by Darren Aronofsky
- The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers (by Christopher Vogler). Recommended by Darren Aronofsky , Jon Favreau
- The Hero with a Thousand Faces: (by Joseph Campbell). Recommended by Darren Aronofsky , Kyle Maynard , Ray Dalio , Patrick O’Shaughnessy
- The Origin of Species: (by Charles Darwin). Recommended by Darren Aronofsky , Matt Ridley , Neil deGrasse Tyson , Paul Graham
- The Denial of Death: (by Ernest Becker). Recommended by Darren Aronofsky , Eric Weinstein , Jason Silva , Jordan Peterson , Shay Carl , Mark Manson , Tai Lopez , Marc Maron