George Michael reveals all to HC
16.01.08 Alison Flood

Pop legend George Michael has signed with HarperCollins to write his autobiography in what the publisher said was one of the biggest book deals ever concluded in UK publishing. The deal for world rights was agreed by Belinda Budge, m.d. and publisher of Harper NonFiction UK, with Michael's manager Andy Stephens and his book agency, Grace.

The autobiography, which HC described as "access all areas", covering both Michael's personal and professional life, will be published in autumn 2009 by HC in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India.

Manager Andy Stephens said: "George has promised HarperCollins a no-holds barred biography, and its certain to be just that. People arent stupid, they're beginning to notice that the truth is more interesting than the stories the press come up with!"

Budge added: "This is an incredibly exciting publishing event. George is one of the best known and best loved pop singers in the world, with an extraordinary story to tell. I am particularly thrilled by this deal, as I have long been a fan of George's. Most importantly, this really will be a truly authentic book and an exceptional one, as hes going to be writing it entirely himself."

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Guess who's brother-in-law works for Harper Collins  That's my copy reserved already!!!  BAM-CHICHA, WOW, WOW

And there was me thinking he was winding me up when he sent me an e-mail about 10 minutes ago!!!!!!!!!

-- Edited by janlou at 14:17, 2008-01-16

Ohmigod, this is just amazing news. Well, Janice, you will have so much new best friends now...., all awaiting for a still warm copy of the new book. You think we could lay our hands on the unpublished manuscript?

Ohmigod, and another thought springs to mind: BOOKSIGNING TOUR!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whoopy, USA in 2008 and the signing tour in 2009! I am litteraly almost jumping up and down my chair with excitement.

beesti72 wrote:

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unpublished manuscript...that's the phrase I was looking for earlier!!!! Maybe you can get the handwritten notes copy! OMG-could you imagine!!

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 I think I will just rub these accross my cheeck all the time........., or maybe rub it accross other places as well....

http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/01/16/george-michael-to-pen-autobiography-ryan-adams-goes-youtubing-pete-doherty-plans-solo-album-and-more/



Wham! singer and tabloid magnet George Michael has agreed to write a no-holds-barred autobiography for HarperCollins. The bio, scheduled to hit bookstores in August 2009, will give in-depth insight into Michaels personal and professional life. Judging by his recent cameo on Extras, we anticipate the tome will be at least as funny as the Slash biography

OK where do we reserve a copy anyone??? Janice have I told you how gorgeous you are lately babes??xxx

Jan you are gorgeous sweetpea.xxxx LOL

wow!!!!!!! THIS IS DEFFO THE BOOK WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR ...........PATIENCE ONCE AGAIN PAYS OFF....... LOL.......

Jan u r gunna b Miss Popularity from now till 2009 lol...........  hey you could get on a comission sale basis hun....... mmmmm I can ere those cogs whirling babe ....... xxxxxx

beesti72 wrote:

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I think when Jan gets her hands on the rough copy, we should have a book reading party!!!! Like we need a reason to get together and party... LOL

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sounds good to me Tina,