Newman, one of many largest stars of the 1960s and 1970s, started writing the memoir in the 1980s to counter the relentless media consideration on him, Knopf stated in an announcement. He by no means printed an autobiography previous to his loss of life in 2008.
Knopf stated the as but untitled memoir would cowl the ideas of the “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” star on performing, directing, his 50-year marriage to actress Joanne Woodward, racing, politics and stardom.
“Because there had been so many unsolicited biographies and examinations of my work and my life, the record now has no bearing on truth at all,” Newman advised a pal, screenwriter Stewart Stern, in 1986. “I should probably at least make some truthful self-examination so the unsolicited biographies wouldn’t be considered as gospel.”
The memoir relies on Stern’s conversations with Newman. Stern additionally spoke with dozens of Newman’s pals and co-stars, lots of them on the report.
Knopf stated the transcripts for the memoir had been just lately discovered on the dwelling of Woodward, now 91, and had been authorised for publication by the household.
Peter Gethers, who’s modifying the e book, stated it confirmed a aspect of Newman that had not been seen earlier than.
“He does not shy away from his demons, and the actor’s candor, is, by turns, stunning, smart, funny, self-critical, and tender,” Gethers stated in an announcement.
Newman, identified for his piercing blue eyes, gained an Oscar for his 1986 film “The Color of Money” and was Oscar-nominated 9 different instances for films together with “Cool Hand Luke” and “The Verdict.” Also a eager race automobile driver, he retired from performing in 2007 and died the next 12 months of lung most cancers at age 83.
Knopf stated the memoir shall be printed in the autumn of 2022.
