Who is David Lynch from Catching the Big Fish and what is their importance?

David Lynch (1946-) is a noted filmmaker, video and performance artist, composer and painter. "Catching the Big Fish, Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity" is a rare glimpse into the genius of a pop-culture icon. Throughout the book, Lynch details his upbringing, beginning in a small town in Montana to various points throughout the country, and discovering himself as an artist. The author attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the American film Institute, where he gained a master of fine arts.