Fresh from unveiling his very own festival, YUNGBLUD has just
announced details of a new booked entitled You Need To Exist.
Due out on August 15 via Penguin, the musician has been busy
putting together yet another ambitious, creative endeavour for his fans – and, indeed, he
describes You Need To Exist as a journal to inspire and help people out, as it
is ‘interactive’ according to a press release.
“I have made it my mission to unite as many people as I possibly
can,” YUNGBLUD explains. “I wanted to make something that would go beyond the
traditional idea of a book and bring as many people together as possible. I
want this book to help you figure out who you are, even if you might have a
pretty good idea already. It will encourage you to confess what you love about
yourself, destroy your deepest insecurities, and face your darkest fears.
“This isn’t a book to sit quietly on your shelf, You Need To
Exist is made to be scribbled in, painted over, broken, buried, thrown around a
room with its pages ripped out before you send it out to the world. I want this
book to be a place you find comfort, hope and ideas that you can carry with you
every day. A constant reminder and a challenge to create without judgement. I
can’t wait to see what you make with it!”
The book – which was written and illustrated by YUNGBLUD – includes art, his own experiences, and even some previously-unreleased
lyrics.
Check out the cover below: