# JOHN LYDON Announces Meticulous New Photographic Memoir ‘Archive’ To Mark 50th Anniversary Of THE SEX PISTOLS

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/john-lydon-announces-meticulous-new-photographic-memoir-archive-to-mark-50th-anniversary-of-the-sex-pistols/
- Published: 2026-10-26T16:08:13+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T07:12:50+00:00
- Original publisher: Blabbermouth
- Original article: https://blabbermouth.net/news/john-lydon-announces-meticulous-new-photographic-memoir-archive-to-mark-50th-anniversary-of-the-sex-pistols
- Topics: Americas, Entertainment, Music, World

## Key points

- John Lydon’s memoir *Archive* marks 50 years since the Sex Pistols’ rise.
- Two signed editions will include rare photographs and personal commentary.
- Lydon remains separate from the Sex Pistols reunion featuring Frank Carter.

## Summary

John Lydon has announced *Archive*, a photographic memoir timed to the 50th anniversary of the Sex Pistols’ emergence. Drawing on his private collection, the book traces his life and career and offers his reflections on the band, Public Image Ltd and people close to him.

The book will come in two signed collector’s editions, with hundreds of rare photographs and commentary; the Superluxe set also includes an extra photography book, a Public Image Ltd live album and two art prints. Lydon is touring UK theatres to discuss his life and plans to tour with Public Image Ltd in 2027. He is not part of the Sex Pistols shows featuring Frank Carter, following a long-running rift with the band.

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