Apropos of Nothing: Autobiography

The book is a New York Times, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, and Publishers Weekly Bestseller. It is a candid and often hilarious memoir by the celebrated director, comedian, writer, and actor, offering a comprehensive personal look at his tumultuous life. He discusses his marriages, romances, friendships, jazz playing, books, and plays, and his successes, mistakes, and those he loved, worked with, and learned from.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2021
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

In this captivating and often humorous memoir, the renowned director, comedian, writer, and actor delves into a comprehensive and personal exploration of his tumultuous life. From his humble beginnings in Brooklyn to his stint as a writer for the iconic Sid Caesar variety show in the early days of television, Allen shares his journey, navigating the challenges of emerging as a standup comedian before achieving widespread recognition and success. With his distinct storytelling style, he recounts his transition into filmmaking, showcasing his comedic prowess in films like "Take the Money and Run." He also takes a retrospective look at his sixty-year-long and extraordinarily productive career as a writer and director, encompassing his iconic classics such as "Annie Hall," "Manhattan," and "Hannah and Her Sisters." Allen also delves into his marriages, romantic relationships, famous friendships, passion for jazz, and his literary endeavors, including his books and plays. Throughout the book, he candidly discusses his demons, mistakes, successes, and the individuals he has loved, worked with, and learned from, offering a balanced and insightful self-portrait of a celebrated artist considered among the greatest filmmakers of our time.

Weight: 410g
Dimension: 140 x 210 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781951627997