Elliot Pagehas released the cover for hisupcoming memoirPageboy.On Monday, theUmbrella Academystar, 35, shared an image onInstagramshowing off the book’s physical hardback cover, which shows a simple portrait photo of Page posing in a white tank top, blue jeans and a necklace.“Writing a book has come up a few times over the years, but it never felt right and quite frankly, it didn’t feel possible,” Page wrote in the post’s accompanying caption. “I could barely sit still, let alone focus long enough to complete such a task.““At last, I can be with myself, in this body. So, I’ve written a book about my story,” Page added. “It’s out next June, and I’m so excited to share its cover with you now.“The actor, whopublicly came outas transgender in December 2020, noted in the caption that he has felt uncomfortable in front of a camera “at many points in my life” before calling the memoir’s cover photoshoot “a joyful experience that I will never forget.“Page continued in the caption to note that “trans people are facing increasing attacks, from physical violence to the banning of healthcare,” and pointed out that “our humanity is regularly ‘debated’ in the media” while sharing his intent forPageboy.“The act of writing, reading, and sharing the multitude of our experiences is an important step in standing up to those who wish to silence and harm us,” Page wrote. “Books have helped me, saved me even, so I hope this can help someone feel less alone, feel seen, no matter who they are or what path they are on.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.When Flatiron Books and Pagefirst shared news of the memoirin February, the publisher told theAssociated Pressthat the memoir will delve into Page’s “relationship with his body, his experiences as one of the most famous trans people in the world, and will cover mental health, assault, love, relationships, sex, and the cesspool that Hollywood can be.“Mike Coppola/GettyThe AP also reported at the time that Page will also open up about his acting career, during which he received anOscar nominationin 2008 forJuno,and his experience in the transgender community.A synopsis for the memoir on the book’swebsitereads thatPageboy"is the story of a life pushed to the brink.““But at its core, this beautifully written, winding journey of what it means to untangle ourselves from the expectations of others is an ode to stepping into who we truly are with defiance, strength, and joy,” the synopsis reads.Pageboyis due at bookstores June 6, 2023.
Elliot Pagehas released the cover for hisupcoming memoirPageboy.
On Monday, theUmbrella Academystar, 35, shared an image onInstagramshowing off the book’s physical hardback cover, which shows a simple portrait photo of Page posing in a white tank top, blue jeans and a necklace.
“Writing a book has come up a few times over the years, but it never felt right and quite frankly, it didn’t feel possible,” Page wrote in the post’s accompanying caption. “I could barely sit still, let alone focus long enough to complete such a task.”
“At last, I can be with myself, in this body. So, I’ve written a book about my story,” Page added. “It’s out next June, and I’m so excited to share its cover with you now.”
The actor, whopublicly came outas transgender in December 2020, noted in the caption that he has felt uncomfortable in front of a camera “at many points in my life” before calling the memoir’s cover photoshoot “a joyful experience that I will never forget.”
Page continued in the caption to note that “trans people are facing increasing attacks, from physical violence to the banning of healthcare,” and pointed out that “our humanity is regularly ‘debated’ in the media” while sharing his intent forPageboy.
“The act of writing, reading, and sharing the multitude of our experiences is an important step in standing up to those who wish to silence and harm us,” Page wrote. “Books have helped me, saved me even, so I hope this can help someone feel less alone, feel seen, no matter who they are or what path they are on.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
When Flatiron Books and Pagefirst shared news of the memoirin February, the publisher told theAssociated Pressthat the memoir will delve into Page’s “relationship with his body, his experiences as one of the most famous trans people in the world, and will cover mental health, assault, love, relationships, sex, and the cesspool that Hollywood can be.”
Mike Coppola/Getty
The AP also reported at the time that Page will also open up about his acting career, during which he received anOscar nominationin 2008 forJuno,and his experience in the transgender community.
A synopsis for the memoir on the book’swebsitereads thatPageboy"is the story of a life pushed to the brink.”
“But at its core, this beautifully written, winding journey of what it means to untangle ourselves from the expectations of others is an ode to stepping into who we truly are with defiance, strength, and joy,” the synopsis reads.
Pageboyis due at bookstores June 6, 2023.
source: people.com
