About the author:
\nMelissa Newman \;is an artist\, teacher\, singer and occasio
nal writer\, based in Westport Connecticut. She is the daughter of Paul Ne
wman and Joanne Woodward.
Head Over Heels<
/em> is an invitation to the private world of Joanne Woodward and Paul New
man\, one of America&rsquo\;s most iconic couples\, in a lavishly illustra
ted oversize photo book affectionately curated by their daughter Melissa N
ewman. \;Their love story is the stuff of Hollywood legend. Joanne Woo
dward and Paul Newman became not only movie stars and stage actors\, but a
lso artistic collaborators\, political activists\, and philanthropists who
se legacies are expansive and enduringly modern. \;
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This visually immersive oversize book chronicles their romance through the
photographs of an impressive list of contributors\, including: \;Rich
ard Avedon\, \;Sid Avery\, \;Ralph Crane\, \;Bruce Davidson\,&
nbsp\;John Engstead\, \;Leo Fuchs\, \;Milton H. Greene\, \;Phi
lippe Halsman\, \;John R. Hamilton\, \;Leonard McCombe\, \;Gor
don Parks\, \;Sanford Roth\, \;Roy Schatt\, \;Lawrence Schille
r\, \;Sam Shaw\, \;Bradley Smith\, \;Stewart Stern\, and David
Sutton.
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These striking images&mdash\;many rare a
nd some never before published&mdash\;are accompanied by snapshots\, lette
rs\, handwritten notes\, and family treasures. Together they beautifully i
lluminate the connection between two complex\, passionate artists who open
ed their hearts and minds to each other for over half a century. This book
is an homage to the possibility and power of love.
Books will be available for purchase\, courtesy of Mac's Backs - Books on
Coventry.