• In an Instagram post today, Grammy Award-winning singer Rihanna announced that she's partnered with global publisher Phaidon to produce an autobiographical visual book.
  • Photographs from the book will track the trajectory of the singer's life, from her childhood in Barbados to her rise to worldwide fame.
  • Some images have never before been published.

It looks like Rihanna can now add author to her already-crowded resume.

The Grammy Award-winning singer took to Instagram today to announce that she is releasing a visual book, The Rihanna Book, in partnership with storied arts publisher Phaidon. The autobiographical book, available in three limited editions, can be preordered now.

"Over 5 years in the making... happy to finally share this collection of incredible memories," the singer wrote in the caption. "Thank you to all of the photographers and artists that contributed and to @phaidonsnaps for working with me to publish my first piece of art in a new industry! Make sure you pre-order the book now on therihannabook.com 💗 #theRIHANNAbook."

According to the book's website, The Rihanna Book will feature 504 pages of more than 1,000 colored photographs that track the singer's life, from her childhood in Barbados to intimate moments with loved ones to her rise to worldwide stardom. Some of the images have also never before been published.

Certain luxe editions will include custom goodies like a bookstand, tabletop bookstand, and marble pedestal, all created in partnership with The Haas Brothers.

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As an associate editor at HarpersBAZAAR.com, Chelsey keeps a finger on the pulse on all things celeb news. She also writes on social movements, connecting with activists leading the fight on workers' rights, climate justice, and more. Offline, she’s probably spending too much time on TikTok, rewatching Emma (the 2020 version, of course), or buying yet another corset. 

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