"Gus & Me" - a rare and intimate look into the childhood of legendary Keith Richards

    Keith Richards

Published by Hachette New Zealand,  $34.99 RRP

Keith invites readers to be in the room at the electrifying moment when he holds a guitar for the first time.

Gus & Me offers a rare and intimate look into the childhood of the legendary Keith Richards through this poignant and inspiring story that is lovingly illustrated with Theodora Richards’s exquisite pen-and-ink collages.

This unique autobiographical picture book honours the special bond between a grandfather and grandson and celebrates the artistic talents of the Richards family through the generations. It will also include selected photographs from the Richards family collection and an exclusive CD with a spoken introduction and additional guitar music from Keith himself.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Born in Dartford in Kent in December 1943, Keith Richards continues to compose, play songs and tour with the Rolling Stones. Theodora Richards is a model and artist and the daughter of Keith Richards. 

‘I have just become a grandfather for the fifth time, so I know what I’m talking about… bond, the special bond, between kids and grandparents is unique and should be treasured. This is a story of one of those magical moments. May I be as great a grandfather as Gus was to me.’ – Keith Richards