First up, his autobigraphy

Simon Pegg has signed a seven-figure publishing deal to write three books.

Under the contract with Hodder & Stoughton, the comedian will release a title each autumn for the next three years. The first, due out in 2009, will be his autobiography, tracing his career from his first-ever stand up gig, through Spaced, Sean Of The Dead and Hot Fuzz, ending with his role as Scotty in the forthcoming Star Trek film.

Although details of the subsequent two books are being kept secret, trade magazine The Bookseller said they would also be non-fiction.

Publisher Ben Dunn struck the deal for worldwide rights with Pegg's agent Dawn Sedgwick. He said: ‘Simon is absolutely the most talented person in the whole wide world. He is an extremely engaging and funny writer and I can't wait to start working with him.’

He added that Pegg’s transatlantic success helped secure the deal. ‘Pegg writes for us, but somehow the films appeal to America too,’ he said. ‘He is our biggest export – I don't think there is any British actor of his ilk that has been so successful.’

Hodder has previously had huge success with Russell Brand's bestseller, My Booky Wook.

Published: 9 Oct 2008