Jeffrey Jacob J. J. Abrams b. 1966 decided to be a filmmaker at the age of eight after his grandfather took him on the back-lot tour of Universal Studios. Throughout his career, Abrams has dedicated his life to storytelling and worked tirelessly to become one of the best-known and most successful creators in Hollywood. pThe thirty interviews collected in this volume span Abrams's entire career, covering his many projects from television and film to video games and theater. The volume also includes a 1982 article about Abrams as a teen sensation whose short film iHigh Voltagei won the Audience Award at a local film festival and garnered the attention of Steven Spielberg. pBeginning his career as a screenwriter on films like iRegarding Henryi and iArmageddoni, Abrams transitioned into a TV mogul with hit shows like iAliasi and iLosti. Known for his imaginative work across several genres, from science fiction and horror to action and drama, Abrams's most successful films include iMission