Gallery Books to Publish Johnny Weir Book

Posted on April 30, 2010

Gallery Books announced plans to publish a new book from figure skater Johnny Weir. Johnny Weir is a three-time U.S. National Figure Skating Champion, World Medalist and two-time U.S. Olympian. Weir also stars in his own reality show/documentary, Be Good, Johnny Weir, which airs on The Sundance Channel. Johnny Weir is also an active Twitterer, @johnnygweir.

Gallery Books says Weir's book will "be a collection of wildly entertaining anecdotes and essays about everything from pop culture to skating to fashion to Johnny himself."

Johnny Weir said, "Gallery Books felt like home from my first step into their door and I am so thrilled that they will be a part of my journey. I am ecstatic to have the opportunity to tell my story, though complicated and crazy at times, it will be my reality. I hope with this book, my fans and people who have never heard of me, will have the opportunity to get to know who I really am, inside and out."

The book is scheduled for publication in January 2011. Update: The book is called Welcome to My World. Weir is holding up a globe with his heels on the cover.