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01.01.70 | Katie Allen
John Blake has acquired world rights to a fully authorised biography of last year's "X Factor" finalists Jedward.
The 18-year-old twins, known individually as John and Edward Grimes, came sixth in the talent show, and have since released two singles and an album.
Blake bought Jedward—Our Story, by Jennifer O'Brien, from Yvonne Kinsella of the Prizemann & Kinsella Agency for an undisclosed sum.
Due out in October, to tie in with the climax of this year's "X Factor", the book will be an in-depth biography of the twins' lives, their "tough times at school and determination to become famous".
The title will also include behind-the-scenes gossip and exclusive interviews with "X Factor" judges, as well as a number of pictures.
Clare Tillyer, head of marketing, said: "Jedward-mania hit the country in the autumn of 2009; they now have a number one album, RTE and ITV documentaries and will be in panto this Christmas.
"The hysteria surrounding the controversial duo seems to be gaining momentum and we’re confident that their fans will continue to support John and Edward with their new book."
The book will be published as a paperback, priced £12.99.
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This is one of the signs of the impending apocalypse. Biographies of 18-year-olds. God have mercy on our souls.
Hahaha ... I can't stand them, have no interest in the content, but always love hearing about JBP acquisitions.
Brilliant.
Ouch. ow. oooh dear.
And the award for publisher with most contempt for the public goes to...
I'm loving Ms Tillyer's attempt to sell the concept. For Shame! I'm sure there's a Bill Hick's quote that could be inserted here.
WOOOO :D Actaully, They Actually Have 68.000 fans :)
i love jedward they are amazing and so good looking and i like there new album x x x
omg this is going to be an amazing book. i was like to my frend show klaaas wud it be if john and edward had their own book and like now they do :D woooahh :D guarenteed every signle jedward fan will buy it. :)
This is going to be amazing but shouldn't John and Ed wait a little while before publishing a book? So they can have different experiences and learn more. I'll still buy it though and support them 100%. I really love those two ♡
YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY
Gotta Love Jedwarddd
This thread is a class above the usual banality on the Bookseller site
Tim Pilcher has it right, you can't get much more dumbed down than this. Time was that 18 year olds would rebel against becoming puerile show biz acts with nothing to say. All of a sudden I can see the authenticity and genius in the Rolling Stones. Nevertheless, I'm saddened to read the hysteria is increasing, can nothing be done? Actually modern surgery can now separate twins joined at the head and I commend this to the boys.
Charlotte Kinzett: Well THEIR you go, peanut brain
Jedward are actually soo amazing omg :') That book will b soo good n ill be the 1st one 2 buy it :') They love there fans so so so so much and dont listen to the haters who are soo jealous :/ I love them soo much. Jedward are amazing :')
I cannot wait! I know they are only 18 but as a fan you really want to know everything about them. They are are great lads and some people are just a bit bitter towards them. I don't know why people just can't leave them alone and get on with their pathetic lives. I hope they do book signings too!
x :D
Jedward - the last sign that publicity outweighs talent in the 21st century.
Well done, John Blake, for bringing us another riveting read.
ohemgee i just like literally died when i heard johnjedwardedward was bringing out a book and that their was goin2b fotos an evrythin innit so they dont got to right so many words so they can spend more time quiffin there bossmint hair cos me and my bruv brandon as got exact same for six months three days and im not even jokin and were gonna c if we can balance jedwardwoodwards book on top of us barnets while watchin x-facter but why can't they move x-facta to xmas coz we wont get it off us mum and mike til xmas and thatll muck us right up unless we can dl it first and put another book on us barnets instead and wait till afterr xmas xfacter to get the proper shizzle but then we might not even bother if deans mates dads missis can wangle it for nowt off that bloke down the market she sorts out in the harris toilets then we's proper laughin an im not even jokin. i love jedwardjohn and jediedward and hope there is nuddy fotos cos thats all me and our brandon is after does anyone now where to get nuddy fotos of johnjedwardwedwardwoodwad i'll pay twenty squids and a justin bieber scarf its got blood on it but their was only 50 thowsand made nice one ta keep it reel john blake you is proper proper fit and im not even jokin
Man this is gonna be one sick read, only a square wouldn't have this on their bookshelf
it'll burn my retinas out
I think this is GREAT i would be the first 2 buy it as i
This book is amazing. i got it today and its so insperational.
you haters gota stop hating, there lovley lads
well, this is quite amusing ...
This is one of the signs of the impending apocalypse. Biographies of 18-year-olds. God have mercy on our souls.
Hahaha ... I can't stand them, have no interest in the content, but always love hearing about JBP acquisitions.
Brilliant.
Ouch. ow. oooh dear.
And the award for publisher with most contempt for the public goes to...
I'm loving Ms Tillyer's attempt to sell the concept. For Shame! I'm sure there's a Bill Hick's quote that could be inserted here.
"we
WOOOO :D Actaully, They Actually Have 68.000 fans :)
i love jedward they are amazing and so good looking and i like there new album x x x
omg this is going to be an amazing book. i was like to my frend show klaaas wud it be if john and edward had their own book and like now they do :D woooahh :D guarenteed every signle jedward fan will buy it. :)
This is going to be amazing but shouldn't John and Ed wait a little while before publishing a book? So they can have different experiences and learn more. I'll still buy it though and support them 100%. I really love those two ♡
YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY
Gotta Love Jedwarddd
This thread is a class above the usual banality on the Bookseller site
Tim Pilcher has it right, you can't get much more dumbed down than this. Time was that 18 year olds would rebel against becoming puerile show biz acts with nothing to say. All of a sudden I can see the authenticity and genius in the Rolling Stones. Nevertheless, I'm saddened to read the hysteria is increasing, can nothing be done? Actually modern surgery can now separate twins joined at the head and I commend this to the boys.
Charlotte Kinzett: Well THEIR you go, peanut brain
Jedward are actually soo amazing omg :') That book will b soo good n ill be the 1st one 2 buy it :') They love there fans so so so so much and dont listen to the haters who are soo jealous :/ I love them soo much. Jedward are amazing :')
I cannot wait! I know they are only 18 but as a fan you really want to know everything about them. They are are great lads and some people are just a bit bitter towards them. I don't know why people just can't leave them alone and get on with their pathetic lives. I hope they do book signings too!
x :D
Jedward - the last sign that publicity outweighs talent in the 21st century.
Well done, John Blake, for bringing us another riveting read.
ohemgee i just like literally died when i heard johnjedwardedward was bringing out a book and that their was goin2b fotos an evrythin innit so they dont got to right so many words so they can spend more time quiffin there bossmint hair cos me and my bruv brandon as got exact same for six months three days and im not even jokin and were gonna c if we can balance jedwardwoodwards book on top of us barnets while watchin x-facter but why can't they move x-facta to xmas coz we wont get it off us mum and mike til xmas and thatll muck us right up unless we can dl it first and put another book on us barnets instead and wait till afterr xmas xfacter to get the proper shizzle but then we might not even bother if deans mates dads missis can wangle it for nowt off that bloke down the market she sorts out in the harris toilets then we's proper laughin an im not even jokin. i love jedwardjohn and jediedward and hope there is nuddy fotos cos thats all me and our brandon is after does anyone now where to get nuddy fotos of johnjedwardwedwardwoodwad i'll pay twenty squids and a justin bieber scarf its got blood on it but their was only 50 thowsand made nice one ta keep it reel john blake you is proper proper fit and im not even jokin
Man this is gonna be one sick read, only a square wouldn't have this on their bookshelf
it'll burn my retinas out
I think this is GREAT i would be the first 2 buy it as i
This book is amazing. i got it today and its so insperational.
you haters gota stop hating, there lovley lads
well, this is quite amusing ...