While this is a children s book, its an adult story about how our past can catch up with us no matter what amends we might want to make. In 2014, springsteen authored a childrens book called outlaw pete, also based on one of his songs. Bruce springsteen wrote childrens book based on outlaw. Outlaw pete kindle edition by springsteen, bruce, caruso, frank. Bruce springsteen, gene simmons of kiss and the outlaw.
Outlaw pete by bruce springsteen the first ever book by bruce springsteen, one of the biggest artists of this generation published as a picture book for. Bruce springsteen, gene simmons of kiss and the outlaw pete. Bruce springsteen is the latest rocker to turn out a title for the childrens book market. Octopuss garden is a brand new picture book version of the beatles classic song, written by ringo starr and illustrated by ben cort. Bruce springsteen writing childrens book based on song. I love the illustrations and the story, but its a little darker than most childrens books. I liked it but then ive been saddled with the name pete, so its nice to see my name in a song once in awhile. His approach, immaculately detailed, simple when it needs to be, parallels springsteens blend of absurdity and meditation.
Bruce springsteen reveals books and authors that inspire. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Outlaw pete was released on the 2009 album working on a dream and springsteen made it into a picture book with artist frank caruso in. The tale was inspired by memories of 1950s childrens book brave cowboy bill. On monday night, an acclaimed childrens book author named bruce springsteen sat down with jon stewart on the daily show to promote his newest release, outlaw pete. Outlaw pete is an adult book, illustrated by frank caruso, who drew and painted its pages. Outlaw pete, a childrens book based on bruce springsteens 2009 song, is a collaboration with cartoonist and writer frank caruso due this fall. Outlaw pete book by bruce springsteen, frank caruso. Culture books news bruce springsteen writes first children s book about bankrobber outlaw pete. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read outlaw pete. I really wanted to like the new boss record, but this is all i kept hearing. Like madonna and macca before him, bruce springsteen wrote.
Bruce springsteen wrote a childrens book, follows in the footsteps of madonna and mccartney outlaw pete springs from song to page on november 4. Another bruce springsteen childrens book is on the way. Outlaw pete kindle edition by springsteen, bruce, caruso. Ticketmaster its international childrens books day today 2 april, so weve dug into the world of literature crafted by some highprofile musicians and picked our. This picture book begins with pete, as a 6monthold, robbing a bank and follows him through the course of a life as an outlaw killer and a thief. Bruce springsteen is the latest rocker to turn out a title for the children s book market. The book is due november 4 can you already imagine it wrapped under your christmas tree. The song was inspired by a 1950 children s book, brave cowboy bill, which springsteens mother used to read to him as a child. Outlaw pete is based on a track from springsteens 2009 record working on a dream, and follows the mischievous.
Bruce springsteen has teamed with cartoonist frank caruso to create outlaw pete, a children s book based on the music legends 2009 song about a bankrobbing baby who cut his trail of tears across the countryside. The book also takes inspiration from a 1950s book called brave cowboy bill, which springsteens mother used to read when he was a child. Gene simmons has revealed why kiss decided not to sue bruce springsteen over the bosss 2009 song outlaw pete, which contains. Springsteen and illustrator frank caruso turned the song into a picture book in 2014. To determine if outlaw pete is a childrens book or not is open to debate. Based on the description, im not sure if there is any new writing by the boss, but the song does seem like a natural fit for an. A book for children, and others, by bruce springsteen. If you know this song, you know this is a little darker than most children s books. Bruce springsteens first childrens book outlaw pete, based on a character introduced in the working on a dream song of the same name, is due out november 4th, and the songwriterturned.
Outlaw pete is based on his 2009 song about a bankrobbing baby. Bruce springsteen on outlaw pete and not sheltering kids. The rock icon will write the text for outlaw pete, which shares its. Bruce springsteen has written a brandnew children s book called outlaw pete, and its everything youd imagine a springsteenpenned kid s book would be. Bruce springsteen has teamed up with writer and cartoonist frank caruso to transform his 2009 song outlaw pete into a children s book. Im a huge bruce springsteen fan, so i preordered this book. When bruce springsteen was a little boy, he learned the story of brave cowboy bill, about a purehearted little cowboy. Its one of the most ambitious and original story songs springsteen has written. Bruce springsteens outlaw pete reborn as a childrens book. Bruce springsteen writes first childrens book about bank.
The boss of the infamous biker club talks about how he avoided getting locked up, ending a war with the hells angels. Springsteens outlaw pete to become illustrated book. Springsteen described the book in a statement, saying, outlaw pete is essentially the story of a. Gene simmons explains why kiss decided not to sue bruce. Bruce springsteen to publish childrens book based on. Bruce springsteen to release outlaw pete picture book with. Outlaw pete is a 2014 book by bruce springsteen, with artwork by frank caruso, based on the. Bruce springsteen, gene simmons of kiss and the outlaw pete connection. Bruce springsteens outlaw pete reborn as childrens book. Outlaw pete by bruce springsteen, frank caruso books on.
The boss joins the ranks of madonna, jimmy buffett and carly simon with outlaw pete, to be published by. Frank caruso, vice president of creative services at king features, has coauthored and illustrated a book with bruce springsteen published nov. Outlaw pete is essentially the story of a man trying to outlive and. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading outlaw pete. While this is a children s book, its an adult story about how our past can catch up with us no matter. The song outlaw pete was inspired by the 1950 children s book. Frank caruso illustrates, outlaw pete, bruce springsteen. Outlaw pete ebook written by bruce springsteen, frank caruso. Outlaw pete was released on the 2009 album working on a dream and springsteen made it into a picture book. In their downtime, the following stars have stepped away from the limelight to pen books.
Bruce springsteen to publish childrens book music the. Bruce springsteen discusses childrens book outlaw pete. It is one of those song where i think in my total lack of songwriting prowess would have been better if he had changed the line after the fight with dan from youre outlaw pete. The boss joins the ranks of madonna, jimmy buffett and carly simon with outlaw pete, to be. Bruce springsteen, the 64yearold rock legend known for such hits as born to run and dancing in the dark, has announced plans to publish a childrens book based on the opening song from his 2009 release working on a dream. Bruce springsteens song outlaw pete will be adapted as. Outlaw pete is essentially the story of a man trying to outlive and outrun his sins, springsteen said in a statement. Bruce addresses that at the end of the book when he explains that he believes. Hes working on a book called outlaw pete, inspired by his 2009 song of the same name, the new york times reports.
Publishing on 24th october in hardback, the book contains a. Outlaw pete, written by springsteen, is a collaboration with cartoonist frank caruso and will tell the story of a bankrobbing baby who attempts to outlive. London bruce springsteen has penned a children s book based on his music. Still, its a great addition to a springsteen fans collection. He holds the new york times record for being a best selling author in hard cover books and also is in the guinness book of world records under the same prestige. Bruce springsteens outlaw pete reborn as a childrens book outlaw pete is essentially the story of a man trying to outlive and outrun his sins, says springsteen. Outlaw pete is a modern legend of a criminal who starts out in diapers and confronts the roughest edges of adulthood. Cheer up because every little thing is going to be alright. Bruce springsteen has given us decades of raw, emotional stories of the lives of ordinary, and sometimes tragic characters, and outlaw pete is one of the most tragic. Octopuss garden official picture book trailer youtube.
Bruce springsteen on outlaw pete and not sheltering kids from the realities of life. Bruce springsteen has joined what is by now a long parade of rock stars including keith richards, three of the beatles, and jimmy buffett who have written childrens books or at least, what look like childrens books you know. Bruce springsteens song outlaw pete will be turned into a childrens book. Outlaw pete is a modern legend of a career criminal who begins. According to usa today, the book will be illustrated by frank caruso and will have the same title as the. Bruce springsteen to publish children s book this article is more than 5 years old. Bruce springsteen childrens book outlaw pete due nov. Its hard to believe, but one out of every seventeen hardcover novels sold in the united states is a book authored by james patterson. Springsteen addresses this in the afterward, but you may want to wait until the kids are a little older for this one. This feelgood song can be read to children to encourage a positive outlook on life.