Gorillaz illustrated biography---Nov 2nd!

[philly]

I read about this in EW,anyone heard or seen anything?

Gorillaz illustrated autobiography coming this Autumn
Penguin books have announced that they are publishing the official Gorillaz autobiography this autumn. Written by 2D, Noodle, Murdoc and Russel, the book will be a beautifully illustrated full colour hardback.

Murdoc says about the book: "I tell you what, right, I can guarantee you're going to get some real juicy bits of Gorillaz info. I'll probably slag off loads of people, too. It'll be packed full of great shots from the sets of our videos, gigs, rehearsals, interviews?you name it. It's all in there. So place your order up front kids, this book going to be a scorcher!" Click 'Read More' below for the official press release.

Penguin buys Gorillaz autobiography

Penguin books are thrilled to announce the publication, later this year, of the autobiography of one of the UK's biggest bands: Gorillaz. Written by all four members of the band, in conjunction with Gorillaz writer Cass Browne, the autobiography will give Murdoc, Noodle, 2D and Russel Hobbs the opportunity to tell the whole of their remarkable story so far.

Following the massive success of the music, website, animation and live shows, the stunningly illustrated full colour hardback marks a new direction for the groundbreaking band. Full of new and unseen material, Gorillaz' autobiography will say more about the them than ever before, putting flesh on the bones of a unique musical adventure. There's never been a rock autobiography like this before. And there probably won't be another one.

The book will be published in the UK by Penguin's Michael Joseph imprint in October. Michael Joseph Publishing Director, Rowland White says: 'Gorillaz will be right at home. Penguin has a long history of commitment to innovative design and Gorillaz' book will be proud addition to that. With the imagination and invention that have characterised Gorillaz evident on every page, the autobiography will be the definitive visual record.' Gorillaz bass-slayer Murdoc Nicalls is equally excited: "I tell you what, right, I can guarantee you're going to get some real juicy bits of Gorillaz info. I'll probably slag off loads of people, too. It'll be packed full of great shots from the sets of our videos, gigs, rehearsals, interviews?you name it. It's all in there. So place your order up front kids, this book going to be a scorcher!"

The deal was negotiated through CMO Management and Patrick Janson.Smith of the Christopher Little Literary Agency. Penguin acquired World Rights for the title and it will be published in America by their Riverhead imprint.



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[monkeyfeather]

I hope there's a TONNE of artwork in it. Thanks for posting this.

[jakob westman]

Thanks for letting us know

[RSantosJr]

I just hope this will clear up the details about Noodle's death.

[philly]

I wanna know whats up with Murdoc's metal band...those sketches looked cool.

[AzzaMcKazza]

Noodles death?

[Neneuche]

Noodles' dead? but she was so cute!

[Lester Toil]

Whoa, I just saw the cover of this book in Borders today! I didn't bother to pick it up for lord knows what reason. Damn. An illustrated autobio'?? Awwwwesome.

[philly]

Some info here:
http://blog.myspace.com/gorillaz

[Yancy St.]

thanks for the heads up!