Auction Name: 2026 March 25 Hollywood/Entertainment Showcase Auction

Lot Number: 4287

Shortcut to Lot: HA.com/41199*4287

Asylum (Hachette, 2012), Pair of Joe Pantoliano's Personal Proofs of His Biography. Original pair of printer's proofs for Joe Pantoliano's biography entitled Asylum: Hollywood Tales from My Great Depression: Brain Dis-Ease, Recovery, and Being My Mother's Son which was published in 2012, including (1) 246-page bound printer's proof of Asylum with extensive author notes on virtually every page in graphite and various pens measuring 8.5" x 11" x 1" and dated 12/19/11, and (1) 249-page revised copy of the bound printer's proofs dated 1/13/12. An extremely solemn book for such an animated actor, Asylum recounts Pantoliano's struggles with ADHD, depression, dyslexia, and other aspects of his life that both shaped and challenged his career, offering a fascinating firsthand look into the voice of one of the most distinctive character actors of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Items exhibit age, storage wear, bumped corners, creasing, edgewear and curling, with 1-additional loose paper that reads "unconquered 1947". Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.

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