This is the first biography of the star and co-writer of hit TV shows The Office and Extras. Loved by the public and recipient of many awards from the entertainment industry in the Britain and America Ricky Gervais has become one of the great British comic heroes.

Written by Michael Heatley this book follows Ricky's path from university, to pop band and onto his meeting with writing partner Stephen Merchant at radio station XFM. This was a pivotal moment in his career and the story of the birth of The Office makes fascinating listening.

Ricky's profile will be sky high this autumn with a new series of Extras featuring many big names including Sir Ian McKellen and David Bowie.

This audio-book on two CDs will be published at the same time as the hardback in October and is a must for all fans of his work