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Sonny Boy: The astonishing autobiography from the legendary Godfather actor and film icon

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Discover the incredible and revelatory autobiography from one of the most iconic actors in the history of film.


‘A 5 ft 7in Hollywood giant … Al Pacino’s readably eccentric memoir really preserves his Bronx-reared turn of phrase…you can imagine (every line) coming out of Pacino’s mouth’ The Times

‘Startlingly cinematic … A fine memoir’ 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

‘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

'Funny and candid' Evening Standard
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To the wider world, Al Pacino exploded onto the scene like a supernova.

He landed his first leading role, in The Panic in Needle Park, in 1971, and by 1975, he had starred in four movies - The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, Serpico, and Dog Day Afternoon - that were not just successes, but landmarks in the history of film.

In reality, Pacino was in his mid-thirties by then, and had already lived several lives.
Growing up in New York City’s South Bronx and raised by a loving but mentally unwell mother, Pacino worked odd jobs to support himself. But, in good times and bad, in poverty and in wealth and in poverty again, through pain and joy, acting was his lifeline, its community his tribe.

Exploring his iconic roles, essential collaborations, and important relationships, as well as the ever-present struggle between creativity and commerce, Sonny Boy is the revelatory account of an incredible life.

This is the memoir of a man who has nothing left to fear and nothing left to hide.
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'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

‘Miraculous’ Conan O’Brien

Praise for Al Pacino:
‘So unique and special’ Robert De Niro

‘Al Pacino is magical’ Martin Scorsese

‘A legend’ Francis Ford Coppola

‘Charming, hilarious, a nonstop talker. There is an aspect of him that is like a lost orphan, like this kind of crazy idiot savant’ Diane Keaton

‘A wicked sense of humour’ Oliver Stone

‘As Michael in The Godfather, Pacino was everything I wanted that character to be on screen. I couldn’t believe it. It was, in my eyes, a perfect performance, a work of art’ Mario Puzo, author of The Godfather

‘Comedic, talented, and certifiably insane’ Johnny Depp

‘Al is money, the man in charge, making it happen. I got to act with Al Pacino and it was worth more to me than anything’ Samuel L Jackson

Review

‘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

"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

‘Godfather fans will love this … Pacino is refreshingly honest' ― inews

Praise for Al Pacino ― :

‘Al Pacino is magical’ ― Martin Scorsese

‘A legend’ ― Francis Ford Coppola

‘So unique and special’ ― Robert De Niro

‘Charming, hilarious, a nonstop talker. There is an aspect of him that is like a lost orphan, like this kind of crazy idiot savant’ ― Diane Keaton

‘As Michael in The Godfather, Pacino was everything I wanted that character to be on screen. I couldn’t believe it. It was, in my eyes, a perfect performance, a work of art’ ― Mario Puzo, author of The Godfather

‘A wicked sense of humour’ ― Oliver Stone

‘Comedic, talented, and certifiably insane’ ― Johnny Depp

‘Al is money, the man in charge, making it happen. I got to act with Al Pacino and it was worth more to me than anything’ ― Samuel L Jackson

‘The depth of Al Pacino's artistry is only more overwhelmed by the generosity of his spirit and his warmth. Al Pacino is Van Gogh. Modigliani' ― Andy Garcia

‘The greatest actor in the world’ ― Jamie Foxx

‘A singular, special talent, whose work stands the test of time’ ― Robin Williams

From the Back Cover

A forthcoming book published in autumn 2024 by Century, Penguin Random House.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A modest account of the life an absolute legend

J. · 17 October 2024

Very modest account of the life and work of Al Pacino. He had a hard upbringing but theatre and literature were always his escape. It took him till his forties to make it as a well known actor, and he very much underestimated the brilliance of some of his work. He was also a little misunderstood as being aloof, when in reality he just cared about the acting more than the fame and fortune. He looks back on his childhood fondly and is quite humble about his own achievement. His career more than proved what an icon he is.

5.0 out of 5 stars The first autobiography I’ve ever read

O. · 15 October 2024

I received this in the post this afternoon and am already halfway through reading it as I’m enjoying it so much.I particularly like the segments throughout the book with photographs of various stages and important events in Pacino’s life as some of these were photos I had never seen before.The book feels intimate and provides a wonderful insight into his private life.Pacino is a great storyteller (as evidenced by his acting) and I can tell I am going to enjoy the rest of this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant

K.C. · 17 October 2024

I've always preferred since it became a thing to use Audio for autobiography's because listening to someone reading their own personal is very moving. Al Pacino is one actor who I believed would never write his but he has and it's brilliant. He has lived a life and some. How is he still alive? Who knows but he is and at 84 he's as sharp as if he was 20. Long may he act and just being Al Pacino.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent

M.A.J.S. · 20 October 2024

A must for any Pacino fans. Candid, honest and heartfelt.

5.0 out of 5 stars thank you

m.a.h. · 21 October 2024

thank you

5.0 out of 5 stars Sonny boy

d. · 20 October 2024

Husband is engrossed in this book

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating and eccentric, written in that unique Pacino voice.

J. · 15 October 2024

I never buy celebrity memoirs, it's really not my thing, but I had to make an exception for this one.I'd read a long extract a few days ago (about how he nearly didn't get the part in The Godfather) and was so impressed with the writing I just had to get this book.It's bleak (especially his childhood), it's mesmerising, it's funny and also often (something I wasn't quite expecting) self-deprecating.The word "legend" is thrown around far too often, but I believe this is a man who truly deserves to be called just that.

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