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Justin Bieber will release an illustrated memoir entitled Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever: My Story. This beautiful hardcover book contains exclusive, never-before-seen photos, a must-have for fans afflicted with Bieber-fever. The book will be published this October in both the United States ($21.99) and in the UK (16.99 pounds Sterling).

Justin: 'Every day I wake up and count my blessings. My fans have played such a large part in all of this and they help me live my dreams every day. I'm excited to share just a little bit more of my world with them through this book. Between the behind-the-scenes pictures and the story I think this is going to be something they can all enjoy. This is just another way for me to say thank you to my fans.'

Susan Katz President of HarperCollins: 'Justin's adoring and devoted fan base that started on YouTube now follows him to packed concert halls around the world. He is a force in the music industry and we are incredibly excited to be publishing this photographic memoir of his amazing journey.. Justin is the hottest star of the moment and this book will be the perfect gift for his millions of fans worldwide.'