Newman, one of many greatest stars of the Sixties and Nineteen Seventies, started writing the memoir within the Eighties to counter the relentless media consideration on him, Knopf stated in an announcement. He by no means revealed an autobiography previous to his demise in 2008.
Knopf stated the as but untitled memoir would cowl the ideas of the “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Child” star on appearing, directing, his 50-year marriage to actress Joanne Woodward, racing, politics and stardom.
“As a result of there had been so many unsolicited biographies and examinations of my work and my life, the file now has no bearing on reality in any respect,” Newman advised a buddy, screenwriter Stewart Stern, in 1986. “I ought to in all probability not less than make some truthful self-examination so the unsolicited biographies would not be thought-about 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 file.
Knopf stated the transcripts for the memoir have been just lately found on the house of Woodward, now 91, and had been authorised for publication by the household.
Peter Gethers, who’s modifying the ebook, stated it confirmed a facet of Newman that had not been seen earlier than.
“He doesn’t shrink back from his demons, and the actor’s candor, is, by turns, beautiful, sensible, humorous, self-critical, and tender,” Gethers stated in an announcement.
Newman, identified for his piercing blue eyes, received an Oscar for his 1986 film “The Coloration of Cash” and was Oscar-nominated 9 different occasions for motion pictures together with “Cool Hand Luke” and “The Verdict.” Additionally a eager race automotive driver, he retired from appearing in 2007 and died the next 12 months of lung most cancers at age 83.
Knopf stated the memoir shall be revealed within the fall of 2022.
