Jon Favreau’s Book Recommendations

5 Books Recommended by Jon Favreau

The Hobbit

The Hobbit

The Hobbit is a 1937 novel by J. R. R. Tolkien.

Recommended by Jon Favreau

“It was an important book to me.” – Jon Favreau (Source)


The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman

3. The 4-Hour Body

The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman is a 2010 book by Tim Ferriss. 

Recommended by Hugh Jackman, Jon Favreau and Tim Ferriss

“I’ve given this book to people.” – Jon Favreau (Source)


Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly

Kitchen Confidential

Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly is a book by Anthony Bourdain. It was first published in the year 2000.

Recommended by Jon Favreau

“Great book.” – Jon Favreau (Source)


The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers

The Writer’s Journey

The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers is a 1992 textbook by Christopher Vogler.

Recommended by Jon Favreau

“Takes Joseph Campbell, and refines it down from the perspective of a story executive at Disney.” – Jon Favreau (Source)


It Would Be So Nice If You Weren't Here: My Journey Through Show Business

It Would Be So Nice If You Weren’t Here

It Would Be So Nice If You Weren’t Here: My Journey Through Show Business is a 1989 book by Charles Grodin.

Recommended by Jon Favreau

“It really told the story about how difficult it is when you’re first starting off trying to be an actor.” – Jon Favreau (Source)


Books Written by Jon Favreau

Swingers: A Screenplay and the Swinger's Rules

Swingers

Swingers: A Screenplay and the Swinger’s Rules is a 1996 book by Jon Favreau.


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