Hindsight: & All the Things I Can’t See in Front of Me is an autobiographical book by Justin Timberlake. Presented as a curated collection of personal observations, memories, stories, and photographs, the book offers an intimate look at his life and career.
The book was officially announced on August 10, 2018, and was released in hardcover on October 30, 2018, through Harper Design. It reached No. 2 on The New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction best-sellers list.
In his first book, Justin Timberlake combines anecdotes, reflections, and observations about his life and work with hundreds of candid images from his personal archives, spanning his early years to his career as an international performer. The book explores his experiences both on and off the stage, offering insight into the people, places, and creative moments that have shaped his life and work.
“I can’t help that my music shows who I am in this moment, what I’m drawn to, what I’m wondering about. I don’t want to help it. What you hear in the words, what you feel in those songs—that’s what I was feeling when I wrote them. I want you to see me, just like I want to see you.”
Justin Timberlake, Author
Justin discusses many aspects of his childhood, including his early love of music and the inspiration behind many of his songs and albums. He talks about his songwriting process and shares the stories behind some of his hits, while also reflecting on his collaborations with other artists and directors, performances, television appearances, and film roles. He also opens up about fatherhood, family, close relationships, personal struggles, and his search for inner calm and strength.
The book covers episodes from both his personal and professional life, including his childhood in Memphis, The All-New Mickey Mouse Club, *NSYNC, the beginning of his solo career, songwriting and producing, Saturday Night Live, his work with Jimmy Fallon, Jessica Biel, and his son, Silas. Justin also shares the creation and inspiration behind songs including “Cry Me a River,” “SexyBack,” “Can’t Stop the Feeling!,” “Mirrors,” and “Say Something.”
“It’s a highly designed mix of stories, memories, musings, and personal images. You can open it up anywhere, read a vignette, or look at a series of photographs or wild graphics. But in the end, the elements combine to create an exciting portrait of an artist and human being.”
Elizabeth Sullivan, Editor
BOOK DESIGN
The visual design of Hindsight was created by Pentagram in collaboration with Justin Timberlake and the Harper Design team. Justin was closely involved in the design process, helping select images and typography for the book alongside photographer Rachael Yarbrough and creative director David Cho.
The book features more than 250 images, including photographs from Justin’s personal archives, many of which had never been published before. Its distinctive design incorporates more than 30 typefaces, with different chapters receiving their own visual treatments. Some of the typography draws inspiration from Justin’s Memphis roots, while a custom hand-drawn typeface was inspired by his handwritten lyrics.
The book is organized into three chronological sections — The Connection, The Practice, and The Stillness — while maintaining a loose structure that allows stories, photographs, graphics, and other visual elements to come together. Dedicated spreads explore songs and videos such as “SexyBack” and “Mirrors,” as well as the Saturday Night Live short “Dick in a Box,” with additional visual details and inside jokes for longtime fans.
AUTHOR: Justin Timberlake (with Sandra Bark)
PUBLISHER: Harper Design
GENRE: Autobiography
MEDIA TYPE: Print (Hardcover) | E-book
PAGES: 288 (Standard Edition)
ISBN: 9780062448309
RELEASED: October 30, 2018
LINKS: Amazon | HarperCollins Publishers | Premiere Collectibles | Wikipedia
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