A new book by Billy Connolly featuring a collection of his artwork and stories will be released later this year. The Accidental Artist, published by John Murray Press, will be released in hardback on October 24 of this year. The comic's three previous books with the imprint - Tall Tales & Wee Stories, Windswept & Interesting and Rambling Man - have all been major bestsellers with combined sales of over two million copies across all formats.
Featuring over 200 of Connolly’s artworks alongside accompanying stories from the beloved comedian, actor, storyteller and artist, The Accidental Artist welcomes the reader into the icon's visual world. Scots invited to share memories of the Big Yin for new interactive map Comedy legend Sir Billy Connolly unveils four new drawings for sale 'He gave us our voice' - Scottish comedians on Billy Connolly as the master turns 80 In what are described as "elegant, simple lines", Connolly conjures up a land of "fantastic beasts, mysterious inventions, and blissful calm". The art works offer glimpses of his childhood and of Scotland , as well as some of the far-flung places he's visited, as well as demonstrating his lifelong love of music, wildlife and fashion.
Billy Connolly said: "My drawings started by accident. I was on tour in Montreal a few years ago and found myself sheltering from the pishing rain in an art store. "I went in to get dry and came out with an armful of felt-tip pens and a sketchbook, then went straight back to my hotel room .
