Two books by Chris Heath from the early 90s which document the rise of PSB and give behind-the-scenes access to their first experiences of touring are reissued today. Pet Shop Boys, Literally and Pet Shop Boys Versus America are now available in hardback, published by William Heinemann. These reissues have been redesigned with new cover artwork by Farrow and include new introductions by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe and new afterwords by Chris Heath. A limited number of signed copies of both books will also be available in selected stores (links below).
Books published today
- Pet Shop Boys, Literally
- Pet Shop Boys Versus America
- Two books about Pet Shop Boys
- Cole’s Books — Literally signed edition
- Cole’s Books — Versus America signed edition
- Goldsboro Books — Literally signed edition
- Goldsboro Books — Versus America signed edition
- Rough Trade — Literally signed edition
- Rough Trade — Versus America signed edition
- Booka Books — Literally & Versus America signed editions
- BBC News
Neil has been interviewed by Jake Shears on his “Queer The Music” podcast, talking about the lyrics and the making of the PSB song “It’s a sin”, Pet Shop Boys’ creative process, collaborators and much more. The season finale episode is out now and available at the link below.
Recent News
Pet Shop Boys today release the expanded edition of their acclaimed new album, “Nonetheless”.
A new studio recording of the “All the young dudes” / “West End girls” medley, performed by PSB and the Manchester Camerata, and produced by Stuart Price with strings arranged by Anne Dudley, is available to stream now at the link below. The medley was performed at the MTV EMAs last night. It’s accompanied by a different “orchestral” mix by Stuart Price.
Kicking off the weekend which will see Pet Shop Boys performing at the EMAs in Manchester, the official video for their new version of David Bowie’s “All the young dudes” is now available to watch on YouTube at the link below.
Pet Shop Boys’ new double A‑side single, “New London boy / All the young dudes”, and an accompanying remixes single, are out now on CD and digitally at the link below.
Pet Shop Boys are pleased to announce that they will be performing at this year’s MTV EMAs in Manchester, where they will also receive the inaugural “Pop Pioneer Award” celebrating their 40 years in pop music. They will be performing with a local orchestra, the Manchester Camerata.
Pet Shop Boys are happy to reveal a special PSB-themed tea set, which is available to order now at the link below.
The official video for Pet Shop Boys’ new single “Feel”, directed by acclaimed young British artist Corbin Shaw and Rawtape, is now available to watch on YouTube at the link below.