Woody Allen Autobiography, ‘Apropos of Nothing,’ to Be Published in April

Book will cover director’s career and “his relationships with family, friends, and the loves of his life”

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Woody Allen’s autobiography, “Apropos of Nothing,” has been acquired by Grand Central Publishing — a division of Hachette Book Group — and will be published on April 7.

“The book is a comprehensive account of his life, both personal and professional, and describes his work in films, theater, television, nightclubs, and print,” Grand Central Publishing announced on Monday. “Allen also writes of his relationships with family, friends, and the loves of his life.”

Allen’s book had previously struggled to find a publisher to acquire the rights. Last year, the New York Times reported that executives at four of the major publishing houses turned down the book in light of allegations that he had molested his daughter Dylan Farrow several years ago. (Allen has repeatedly denied the accusation.)

Amazon Studio’s four-movie deal with Allen was also axed after the streaming service halted the release of “A Rainy Day in New York” due to comments that Allen had made about the #MeToo movement, as well as the accusations against the director himself. Allen filed a $68 million suit against Amazon Studios over the termination of the deal last year but eventually dropped it in November.

Grand Central Publishing has the world rights for the autobiography. In addition to the U.S. release, “Apropos of Nothing” will be published this spring in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

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