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Fourth Estate has landed Woke Up This Morning: The Definitive Oral History of The Sopranos by Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, inspired by their podcast about the hit show.
Assistant editor Jordan Mulligan acquired UK and Commonwealth rights, excluding Canada, from HarperCollins US. Publication in the UK is scheduled for 11th November.
The “Talking Sopranos” podcast creators will “finally reveal all the Soprano family secrets in a surprising, funny and honest new book”. The book contains exclusive interviews with the cast, crew, producers, writers, directors, and series creator David Chase.
The publisher said: “Michael and Steve cover the entire history of 'The Sopranos' – from those ducks to the infamous cut to black – and tell all the incredible stories that fans have been waiting to hear for over 20 years. Weaving revelatory interviews with hilarious behind-the-scenes anecdotes, Woke Up This Morning is the comprehensive history of the series that became a worldwide cultural phenomenon, ushered in a new golden age of television, and to this day continues to be one of the most binged shows of all time.”
Schirripa said: “I am beyond thrilled that 4th Estate will be publishing our book in the UK. We know 'The Sopranos' has many loyal fans in the UK and I am sure that every fan will want this oral history of perhaps the greatest TV show in history on their bookshelves. I hope they get as much joy reading it as we had writing it.”
Imperioli added: “We hope our UK fans enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at one of their favourite TV shows. Sending love across the pond!”
Mulligan said: “As a long-time 'Sopranos' fan, it is absolutely thrilling to have the opportunity to work with Michael and Steve on this insightful book about the show that changed everything. Their access is unparalleled, their stories are hilarious, their company is warm and welcoming, and we’re so pleased to have them on the 4th Estate list.”