Paul Newman (Hardcover)

~ Daniel O'Brien (Author)

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Product Description

Paul Newman's best-known films, including The Hustler, Cool Hand Luke, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, and The Color of Money, are cherished both by movie lovers and within the wider popular culture. Dan O'Brien now explores the lineage of Newman's life. His father did not approve of his son's acting ambitions, but Newman forged on regardless and graduated from New York's fabled Actors Studio. He made a stunningly successful marriage with Joanne Woodward, but lost a son in tragic circumstances, and embraced political activism and good causes in later life.

About the Author

Daniel O'Brien is a journalist and film critic whose work has been published in many leading UK film and general interest magazines. He is the author of several previous books including Clint Eastwood: Filmmaker, and Robert Altman: Hollywood Survivor, published by Batsford Press.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Faber and Faber (October 7, 2004)
• ISBN-10: 0571219861
• ISBN-13: 978-0571219865
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,423,436 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2.0 out of 5 stars Not as well-written or insightful as it might have been, May 27, 2009

By	Meridee F. Stclaire (Glendora, California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Paul Newman (Paperback)

Someone needs to write an updated biography for Paul Newman and do better justice to the life of this interesting and talented man.

A cheap, outdated paperback, few photos to speak of, and the used copy I received was only in "fair" condition.

5 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Paul Newman, February 18, 2008

By	Michael D. Mahsetky - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Excellent, large picture book with great narrative about one of the greatest actors. I highly recommend this book. The pictures are large, color, black and white - beautiful.