Sonny Boy
A Memoir
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Cornerstone
Published:15th Oct '24
Should be back in stock very soon
Al Pacino's Sonny Boy is a revealing autobiography that explores his remarkable life, from humble beginnings to Hollywood superstardom, filled with personal insights and reflections.
In Sonny Boy, Al Pacino offers readers a deeply personal glimpse into his life, revealing the extraordinary journey of one of cinema's most iconic figures. The memoir captures the essence of his upbringing in the South Bronx, where he faced numerous challenges, including financial struggles and a tumultuous family life. Despite these hardships, Pacino's passion for acting became his sanctuary, a thread that wove through the fabric of his existence and ultimately led him to Hollywood stardom.
The narrative chronicles Pacino's rise to fame, beginning with his breakthrough role in The Panic in Needle Park and continuing through his landmark performances in The Godfather series, Serpico, and Dog Day Afternoon. With candid reflections, he shares the stories behind his most memorable characters and the collaborations that shaped his career. Each chapter is imbued with his characteristic charm and humor, making the reader feel as though they are sharing a conversation with the man himself.
Sonny Boy is not just a memoir; it is a testament to resilience and the pursuit of one's passion. Pacino's journey is marked by triumphs and trials, illustrating the delicate balance between creativity and commercial success. As he delves into his past, he reveals a man who has nothing left to fear and everything to share, making this autobiography a compelling read for fans and newcomers alike.
‘The book is a beautiful trip … (from) one of the world’s greatest, most influential actors for more than 50 years. He’s audacious. He’s outrageous. He’s Al Pacino’ * The New York Times *
‘A 5 ft 7in Hollywood giant … Al Pacino’s readably eccentric memoir really preserves his Bronx-reared turn of phrase… The Godfather star recalls his tough childhood, turbulent romances and how he burnt through a $50 million fortune’ * The Times *
'Startlingly cinematic ... A fine memoir. From fish out of water to Hollywood star, the method actor traces his path to success, spending as much time on the films that flopped as the greatest hits' * Guardian *
'Surprising, introspective ... His youth was grim, his money troubles serious, his fame unlikely. Al Pacino's friends all died in poverty. How did he survive?' * Telegraph *
'A beautiful…brilliant book' * Dermot O’Leary *
"Soulful…Pacino explores his life with eccentric charm…Shot through with self-deprecating honesty to with the well-worn Pacino swagger…You can almost hear him saying all of this in recognizably Pacino-like tones…Pacino has done such a high volume of great work that reading ‘Sonny Boy; often feels like hanging out within a history of American movies over the last 50 years.'" * LA Times *
'Conversational, breezily readable, reflective…Dives deep into Pacino’s career highlights and low points' * Washington Post *
'Funny and candid' * Evening Standard *
'This disarmingly frank memoir by one of our greatest actors has the remarkable effect of making a larger-than-life figure feel more human than ever' * Empire Magazine *
‘Godfather fans will love this … Pacino is refreshingly honest' * inews *
ISBN: 9781529912623
Dimensions: 242mm x 163mm x 35mm
Weight: 670g
384 pages