The big lebowski is the ultimate dude survival guide, Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Big Lebowski, Ethan and Joel Coen's cinematic triumph, with The Abide Guide. Uncover the hidden secrets in this updated handbook for living the Dude lifestyle. The Church of the Latter-Day Dude is a religion, philosophy, and lifestyle inspired by the commercial flop turned cult phenomenon. In a world of heaviness, guidance from the film's hero-the Dude-can help enlighten things up. Movie fanatics and fans alike will get the inside scoop from Dudeism's priests and founders as they answer questions like "What is Dudeism?" and offer a survival guide to take it easy. Solve your problems the Dudeist way with: The history and principles of Dudeism, Examples of famous Dudes, past and present, A 12-step program for personal Dudevolution, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Taking It Easy, Equally playful and profound, The Abide Guide is sure to help you get through the strikes and gutters of a world gone crazy. Just take it easy, mankind. Important Note to Readers: This book is an independent and unauthorized fan publication. No endorsement of, sponsorship by, or affiliation with Joel and Ethan Coen, Jeff Bridges, Gramercy Pictures, or other copyright and trademark holders is claimed or suggested. All references in this book to copyrighted or trademarked characters and other elements of The Big Lebowski are for the purpose of commentary, criticism, analysis, and literary discussion only. Book jacket.