Every Man for Himself and God Against All: A Memoir

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Every Man for Himself and God Against All: A Memoir

Renowned filmmaker and esteemed author Werner Herzog narrates the tale of his extraordinary artistic journey in a long-awaited memoir, showcasing the same inventiveness and audacity that define his remarkable career.

Born in September 1942 in Munich, Germany, amid the turning tides of the Second World War, Herzog's early years unfolded in the aftermath of conflict. Fleeing the Allied bombing, his mother relocated him and his older brother to a rustic part of Bavaria, where they faced poverty, hunger, and the challenges of a postwar world. In this harsh environment, one of the most visionary filmmakers of the subsequent decades took shape.

Herzog's cinematic awakening came at age 15, but with no financial support, he worked night shifts as a welder to sustain his passion. Embarking on foot journeys, making his first phone call at 17, and crafting his initial film at 19, Herzog's prolific career spanned seven continents and encompassed both documentary and fiction. His memoir, Every Man for Himself and God Against All, serves as both a personal chronicle of a self-invented life and a singular literary masterpiece that captivates both longstanding admirers and new audiences. Through a hypnotic exploration of memories, Herzog unravels and relives his pivotal experiences and inspirations, sharing his narrative for the first and only time.