Abacus secures rights to lyric book by singer John Grant

Abacus has secured the rights to John Grant: The Illustrated Lyrics to coincide with the release of Grant’s new album and tour.

John Grant: The Illustrated Lyrics, a full-colour illustrated hardback book of lyrics, will publish on 3rd October 2024 while he is on his UK and Ireland tour, alongside his new album "The Art Of the Lie,” which came out in June.

The book features Grant’s own photography as well as lyrics from the albums "Boy from Michigan", "Love Is Magic", "Grey Tickles, Black Pressure", "Pale Green Ghosts" and "Queen Of Denmark".

Managing director Richard Beswick acquired world rights from Becky Thomas at Lewinsohn Literary Agency.

John Grant is an American singer, musician and songwriter who holds American and Icelandic citizenship. He has collaborated with musical and artistic acts from Elton John and Tracey Thorn to the BBC’s Philharmonic Orchestra.