Jessica Hundley

Jessica Hundley is a storyteller whose work spans writing, journalism, filmmaking, and creative direction, with a focus on narrative art, music, counterculture, magick, and psychedelia.

As a writer, Hundley is the creator and Series Editor of The Library of Esoterica, a multivolume collection from Taschen exploring the visual history of Tarot, Astrology, and esoteric traditions. She has authored and edited more than a dozen books, including a biography of Gram Parsons for DaCapo, a collaboration on music and meditation with David Lynch, and photography books for Dennis Hopper and Todd Gray. Her journalism career spans over two decades, with work published in Vogue, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and Mojo, among others. She has also served as an editor for Complex, The Fader, and Dazed and Confused.

In her role as a creative director, Hundley has led major projects for artists and brands, including John Legend’s 2021 tour and 2022–23 Las Vegas residency, as well as the launch of Legend’s LOVED01 skincare line. She co-directed the immersive DomeRX experience at the FORMAT Festival and has worked on campaigns for GHIA and Corona/Mexico. She also spearheaded the restoration and global re-release of Dennis Hopper’s 1970 film The Last Movie, including its soundtrack and experiential marketing campaign.

As a filmmaker, Hundley has directed and produced music videos, commercials, and documentaries. Her short documentary Viva Morrissey, about Latino fans of The Smiths, screened at both the Edinburgh and SXSW film festivals. She also directed Such Hawks, Such Hounds, a feature-length documentary exploring the American hard rock underground.