October 16th, 2012
01:46 PM ET
Johnny Depp launches line of booksIf you have an "authentic, outspoken, and visionary" idea just waiting to be published, maybe you should ring up Johnny Depp. The actor is launching his own list of books in partnership with HarperCollins' Harper imprint, and those are the types of voices and ideas that he's looking for.
Called Infinitum Nihil, the list wants to feature books that reflect the actor's "diverse interests and passions" (think we should expect something on Tim Burton, eventually?) from both "celebrated and unsung" writers. “I pledge, on behalf of Infinitum Nihil, that we will do our best to deliver publications worthy of peoples’ time, of peoples’ concern," Depp said in a statement. "Publications that might ordinarily never have breached the parapet. For this dream realized, we would like to salute HarperCollins for their faith in us and look forward to a long and fruitful relationship together.” And the "Lone Ranger" actor already has some titles lined up. In January, Infinitum Nihil will release Woody Guthrie's "House of Earth," a novel he wrote in 1947 about the Texas Panhandle in the '30s and never published. It also has a book coming from writer Doug Brinkley called "The Unraveled Tales of Bob Dylan," in which Brinkley uses exclusive interviews and archival material to get to the truth about a number of topics pertaining to the legend. “[Depp] and I thought the Dylan book was the ideal way to inaugurate the Infinitum Nihil series,” Brinkley said in the statement. “Bob has been very warm and forthcoming with us. His music has inspired us both deeply since we were teenagers.” You'll have to wait a bit for that one, though - "The Unraveled Tales of Bob Dylan" is due out in 2015.
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his hair is too greasy and i like it very short.
you command the screen..it does not control you life
Jonnie Depp is a Big Star becuause he is Talented.
Wow. Johnny, maybe you should publish this comments board as a surreal dream psycho babble scene where nothing said relates to anything else...Yikes! xo
he's been with ... no way...he's a decent actor but his undees are down way too much
losers there is no reason to do anything....they both live lousy lives...thats enough punishmeent
is this couple is a role model no and everyone knows...so that's enough. yes we should bring them
in but they are punished enough everyda–too busy!!!!! i have the power they do not..i have the information
of who where why and how.....I WIN I ALWAYS WIN
everyone hates her they tolerate her because of the family but that is as far as it goes...her family members are nice..
she's the loser
brought in.–
is a person that nobody can trust and we think he's dirty and the fact he gets in bed with anyone is beyond me.
what a skeeve and grease pit of a man– grease comes off his body of the sleeze that how gross and filthy
he is.
is because of her...not because of me....understand?
no depp
he cheated on her again right?
watch her-
You lie,your generation reads,look at all the filthy looking tattoos you have on your bodies ha!Talk about stupid.
johnny depp i'm sure is watching...he's a democrat right?
We hope you have a happy and wonderful evening. No kidding.
Thanks very much for the offer but I have to get up at 5:30 weekday mornings. It's almost my bedtime now. I just came on to troll a little. We hope you do have a super happy evening and week. Not kidding. Thanks again.
Music is the root of all evil. Don't you go out Mrs Williams. It is almost All Hallows' Eve. The music may attract gobblins and ghost. Stay at home eat all the Halloween caaaaaaaannddyyyyy.
Oh hush up Cora. I bet you eated too many prunes and have diahreah.
do you want to go to a concert thursday night?
home alone huh-wanna meet sometime for coffee?
i can still make a kitty at my age ...stfu.
One interesting fact is scientist and publicist have determined the greater the number of cats one has, the cooler the person is. Many famous celebrities and entrepreneurs have four or more cats. It us rumored A list actors often have over a hundred nice kitties. Meeeeeew. : ).
PS. READING IS ONE OF THE MOST WONDERFUL PASTIMES IN THE WORLD. ALMOST ALL KNOWLEDGE IS PAST ON THROUGH READING. WITHOUT THE WRITTEN WPRD THERE WOULD BE NO CIVILIZATION.
In olden times it was believed reading spreads germs.
johnny is quite the vision isn't he–i'm a gay man.
do i want teeena and pull my hair out or do i want to hear a voice like WE have never heard IN OUR TOWNS
she loves being a detective too much so she didn't pursue a careeer in singing but when we hear she's
doing something ALL STOPS are made-we are right there.
is a an actuary with twins and wants them to operate the computer and read the old fashioned way. she said as long as she is alive..they will read.
Reading isn't good for children, be it in books or on electronic devices such as computers or e-books. Child psychologist have established reading stunts a child's mental development.
that's the parents business
Books and reading is dumb.
We don't even force our children to read. Their school guidance councilors has assured us reading just isn't so important anymore. They like to stress a more open approach to education based on individuality and open thinking. Many educators foresee s future where there is no need for mundane task such as reading. I also feel this will allow our children to grow and develop into more positive young adults.
you should know that...
computer hysteria for attention or watch my girl sing to me–peace out
Okay, these are just hipster jokes, right? Cool people don't read? You can't be cool if you don't read.
computer trollop night or big boobs dancing disco in my face...you choose...
Maybe if I was in an old folks home wearing adult diapers with drool running down my chin I might read a book. Not now. When I got out of tenth grade I promised myself two things. I will never read again or go to the dentist. Two of the most horrible things ever.
johnny Depp preaches how smart he is and does all this? this is smart? everyone knows who you are, the Bopettes are performing in front of 300 people day after tomorrow–gee where will i be comping all night or seeing bopbettes...
Reading is for whi tey and nerdlingers. I never once met a cool person that reads.
And you never met a cool person with any intelligence.
You and Lpren are the same person right?Trying to stir up some racial tension?Pathetic loser.
I think he is just joking. Doing some kind of odd Halloween stunt. No one reads anymore. It is tres passé. Like stated below, reading is for oldsters.
We have computers and stuff now. I didn't even know they still made books. Reading just seems so lame.
after rehearsal...tomorrow is the same whaled drudge...don't bother..
responding to this movie...its a waste
is making people read...
He is a well known "book-lover", with an impressive collections of first editions. Also has starred in 18 literary adaptations to film. So to launch his own imprint seems to be a "natural" step for him. Good luck Mr. Depp!
Sad to read so many comments against writing books because reading and writing goes hand in hand, also for the many comments posted negative when is the last time you saw a movie? They started out as books, and glad you can read the post?? Thats reading...hummmm. I don't believe he is "making" anyone read. Books have existed for centuries...as for Johnny Depp he is awesome and his idea about launching a line of books through HarperCollins harper imprints is just as great!!:-)
Does he own a pen factory too?
I was unaware that Johnny Depp had ever even read a book.
... Are you people serious?
Books and reading is for nerds and brainiacs. It makes my head hurt.
I know ! Reading isn't cool at all. I thought Johnny Depp was a cool guy. Now he is trying to make people read. Reading is for old people and people in jail.
No wonder this country is going down the sewer....more illiterate morons like you....please don't breed.