December 7, 2022
Elliot Page Shares Cover for Memoir, 'Pageboy'
Kilian Melloy READ TIME: 2 MIN.
Transgender actor Elliot Page shared the cover of his upcoming memoir, "Pageboy," in an Instagram post, People Magazine reported.
"On Monday, the 'Umbrella Academy' star, 35, shared an image on Instagram showing 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," the magazine detailed.
"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 posted. "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."
In his post, Page addressed escalating anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, much of which takes aim at transgender people.
"Trans people are facing increasing attacks, from physical violence to the banning of healthcare, and our humanity is regularly 'debated' in the media," the actor noted.
But that, Page added, is a motive for having written the book. "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," he declared. "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."
Page came out as transgender two years ago, and hasn't been shy since then about stating that he found gender affirmation care to be lifesaving.
The "X Men" actor also spoke glowingly of the photo that graces the memoir's cover. Despite being a star of film and television, the actor revealed that "At many points in my life, it felt unbearable to be in front of a camera," but then gave kudos to the photographer who captured his likeness for the memoir, Sky News detailed.
Page wrote that "making this cover with acclaimed photographer Catherine Opie (@csopie) was a joyful experience that I will never forget."
"Page Boy" will be released in time for Pride month next year, hitting shelves on June 6.
Kilian Melloy serves as EDGE Media Network's Associate Arts Editor and Staff Contributor. His professional memberships include the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association, the Boston Online Film Critics Association, The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association, and the Boston Theater Critics Association's Elliot Norton Awards Committee.
