Keith richards becomes a childrens author books the guardian. But the one that really turned me on, like an explosion one night, listening to radio luxembourg on my little radio when i was supposed to be in bed and asleep. A nostalgic look back at happy childhood days as the rolling stone star remembers his grandfather a former big band player who encouraged his grandson to take up the guitar, in this. Rolling stones guitarist keith richards to pen kids book. The story of my granddad and my first guitar, will be published on sept. The story of my granddad and my first guitar keith richards, theodora richards on. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
Keith richards talks new book, stones tour, solo music. The story of my granddad and my first guitar is about richards. Rock legend keith richards already counts grandfathers as fans now. Keith richards beachfront caribbean holiday home at parrot cay resort in the turks and caicos islands is available for rent, at. Keith richards is writing a childrens book stereogum. The story of my granddad and my first guitar, by keith richards and art by theodora richards, will be released on tuesday, sept.
The book is subtitled the story of my granddad and my first guitar, and recounts the story of how a young richards learned to play guitar from his grandfather, theodore augustus gus dupree. Gus and me is written by keith richards and illustrated by theodora richards. Keith richards yup, that keith richards is writing a childrens book little, brown books for young readers announced in a press release tuesday that it would be publishing richards s. The story of my granddad and my first guitar on september 9 after signing a deal with little, brown books for young readers. The book tells the story of richards relationship with his grandfather gus, a jazz musician who introduced him to music. This is all told so naturally and with such sweet verve that readers may not notice that this is the legendary guitarist of the rolling stones. Youtube 109 videos play all ask keith richards keith richards. What other items do customers buy after viewing this item. Keith richards and mick jagger were children of postwar london and schoolmates at the wentworth primary school, in dartford.
The story of my granddad and my first guitar hardcover. Sweet child o mine was probably the right guns n roses song to turn into a. Written by keith richards, audiobook narrated by keith richards. The story of my granddad and my first guitar, a childrens book cowritten by keith richards, is to be published in the u. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. He got his first guitar from his mother when he was around 15 years old, and learned how to play while trying to jam along the records from billie holiday, louis armstrong and. The story of my granddad and my first guitar, with illustrations by his daughter, theodora.
Oct 26, 2010 the dread pirate richards, scourge of straight society and rock icon, bares allincluding a fang or two. Keith richards is venturing into the world of childrens literature. Check out our rolling stones i was there book available in print and digital formats. The book is subtitled the story of my granddad and my first guitar, and.
Gus and me book by keith richards, theodora richards. But long before there was a band, there was a boy and his granddad gus. Mar 12, 2014 keith richards is writing a childrens book. This unique autobiographical picture book honors the special bond between a grandfather and grandson and celebrates the. Keith richards becomes a childrens author books the. Nov 14, 2010 keiths values were set early and have remained consistent to a remarkable degree. The story of my granddad and my first guitar keith richards with barnaby harris and bill shapiro, illus. This unique autobiographical picture book honors the special bond between a grandfather and grandson. Product title keith richards on keith richards ebook. Published september 9th 2014 by little, brown books for young readers. The story of my granddad and my first guitar hardcover 19.
Signed keith richards photos are terrific gifts for any of your friends or family members who are a fan of him. Keith richards honors grandfather in new childrens book. The story of my granddad and my first guitar, which remembers richards relationship with his beloved grandfather gus dupree. The rolling stones rhythm guitaristand, we learn, principal songwriterrichards has already set tongues wagging, giant red ones or otherwise, with leaked bits and pieces of his memoir, most notably the extensive, extremely bitchy complaints about mick jagger. Gus and me by keith richards 9781444011760mixed media. Keith richards is writing a childrens book about his. The book was illustrated by richards daughter, theodora richards, who was named after her greatgrandfather. The book was illustrated by richards daughter, theodora richards. Keith richards guitars and gear keith richards was born on december 18th 1943 in dartford, kent, england as the only child of bertrand richards and doris richards. Not content with writing a bestselling autobiography, rolling stone guitarist keith richards now is coming out with his first childrens book in september, publishing house little, brown says. The story of my granddad and my first guitar signed by author keith richards and his daughter theodora richards long before there was a band, there was a boy.
The story of my granddad and my first guitar by keith. Keith richards to release childrens book in september uncut. This unique autobiographical picture book honors the special bond between a grandfather and grandson and. The story of my granddad and my first guitar from worldrenowned rolling stones rock star keith richards, with illustrations by his artist daughter, theodora richards. A nostalgic look back at happy childhood days as the rolling stone star remembers his grandfather a former big band player who encouraged his grandson to take up the guitar, in this charming picture book whimsically illustrated by keith richards daughter. Credit paul hackettreuters its not as if keith richards has time on his hands. Gus and me has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace same low prices, bigger selection, more fun. Richards, who wrote life 2010, his doorstop of an autobiography, when the stones were between projects, has another book in the works, this time with an audience of. Mar 12, 2014 the daily lowdown on books, publishing, and the occasional author behaving badly. Rolling stones guitarist keith richards has collaborated with his artist daughter, theodora richards, on a childrens picture book titled gus and me. Featuring selected photographs from the richards family. Keith richards the worlds most elegantly wasted human being. Disloyalty is about as low as you can go in his book, one step lower, even, than screwing up the music. Richards artist daughter theordora has illustrated the picture book, which was cowritten with barnaby harris and bill shapiro.
Keith richards gus and me was published 5 years ago. The vibrant and evocative pictures are done by richards daughter, named for her greatgrandfather. A 100% certified authentic photo of this legendary artist and primary guitarist for the rolling stones will be cherished by your friends and family members. Gus and me by keith richards 9sep2014 hardcover hardcover. Little brown says it offers a rare and intimate look into his.
Legendary rolling stones guitarist keith richards is to publish a childrens book, with. Signed keith richards 10 on title page, with 10being in the same year as publication. This beautifully designed picture book portrays their close relationship, fun adventures in london and the countryside, and the key moment in keith s childhood when gus gave him his first guitar and taught him how to play. The book tells the story of how keith, as a young boy, was introduced to the joy of music through his beloved granddad, theodore augustus dupree, affectionately known as gus. Reluctant outlaw, rock n rolls unparalleled hellraiser, and one of the greatest guitar gods of all time, keith richards has forged a life that most of us can only imagine and often envy. Keith richards to release childrens book in september nme. Keith s grandfather, theodore augustus dupree lived near seven sisters road, in a house filled with instruments and cakes. Its not as if keith richards has time on his hands. Keith richards recalls childhood in new childrens book. The story of my granddad and my first guitar was inspired. For those whove wondered what ultimately becomes of a rock star who survives a life of sex, drugs, and rock n roll, the answer turns out to be childrens book.
Keith richards will release a childrens book this fall. I read this i love this its really really fun and its a story. This unique autobiographical picture book honors the special bond between a grandfather and grandson and celebrates the artistic talents of the richards family through the generations. The story of my granddad and my first guitar and will be released by little, brown books for young readers via both paper and ebook format on sept. Rolling stones guitarist keith richards is writing a childrens book. Now, at last, in his own words, the ultimate rock icon gives us the definitive rock autobiography. Its basically bad your granddad basically introduce you to guitar yeah he turned me out in a very i realized much later very subtle way by keeping the thing away from me its alright and just dangling it in front you know where he knew i couldnt reach it you know what im saying you like that dont you yeah yeah i like it very. This book is about a boy tells of his adventures in music with his granddad. The story of my granddad and my first guitar, which will recount the rolling stones guitarists first music lessons with his grandfather. Mar 12, 2014 keith richards yup, that keith richards is writing a childrens book little, brown books for young readers announced in a press release tuesday that it would be publishing richardss. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. The granddad has a guitar at the top of his piano that the boy wants to take down to play, but cannot reach. Keith richards keeps it all in the family for kids book.