Man against God: A Memoir

Legendary filmmaker and celebrated author Werner Herzog, born in Munich, Germany in September 1942 during a pivotal moment in the Second World War, recounts the tale of his epic artistic journey in a highly anticipated memoir that is as bold and innovative as his renowned body of work.

Escaping the devastation of Allied bombing raids, Herzog's mother brought him and his older brother to a remote, impoverished area of Bavaria where they struggled to survive without basic necessities. It was in this harsh environment, amidst the emergence of a new postwar era, that Herzog's cinematic genius began to take shape, shaping him into one of the most visionary filmmakers of the following decades.

Unaware of the existence of cinema until the age of 11, Herzog's passion for film sparked at 15, leading him to work as a welder in a steel factory to fund his projects. Setting off on foot, he embarked on a journey that would eventually span all seven continents and include both documentaries and fiction, resulting in an extraordinary and prolific career that rivaled the fantastical worlds depicted in his classic films.

"Every Man for Himself and God Against All" serves as both a personal account of Herzog's extraordinary life and a literary masterpiece that will captivate both longtime fans and newcomers. Through a mesmerizing blend of recollection, Herzog delves into his most significant experiences and influences, sharing his story for the first and only time.

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