Under the Cover at Climax Books with Kyle MacLachlan

In the second episode of Under the Cover, we’re joined by actor Kyle MacLachlan to discover the books that have influenced his enduring career! From Twin Peaks to Blue Velvet he talks all things David Lynch – including how the director dressed, crazy moments on set and their first meeting on the Universal Studios lot in Los Angeles, which led to the actor’s breakout role in Dune. MacLachlan also traces his lifelong love of reading back to his childhood spent with books, a collection he recognises as sparking his fascination with mystery and investigation—elements that would come to define many of his most iconic roles. Corroborating David Lynch’s signature on-set uniform depicted in How Directors Dress—pressed khakis and a white button-down—MacLachlan notes how Lynch’s style was consistent throughout the years working together, and even began to rub off on him and influence his own sartorial habits. Mixing nostalgia with noir, and mystery with the metaphysical, Kyle’s selections offer a surreal and deeply personal reading list. Editor: Louis Mealing