Dennis Hopper In Dreams Scenes from the Archive

A vivid portrait of an American icon through his own lens, Dennis Hopper: In Dreams connects the dots between Hopper’s roles as actor, artist, husband, and relentless observer of life. Edited and designed by Michael Schmelling, the book features over 100 photographs—most previously unpublished—culled from Hopper’s personal archive. Rather than focusing on his iconic standalone images, this photobook offers a cinematic flow of intimate, often raw moments that reveal the restless energy and instinctual vision behind the camera.

Referencing Roy Orbison’s haunting ballad featured in Blue Velvet, In Dreams captures Hopper’s singular view of 1960s America—where celebrity, counterculture, and personal exploration collide. With appearances by John Wayne, Peter Fonda, and Wallace Berman, the book blends the public and private with a photographer’s eye and an outsider’s curiosity.

Product Details:
Print length: 132 pages Hardcover
Dimensions: 9.5 x 0.8 x 8.3 inches