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New book inspired by The Shop coming this fall (exclusive)

New book inspired by The Shop coming this fall (exclusive)

A new book inspired by the Emmy-winning series The business hits shelves this fall.

Insight Editions has shared exclusively with PEOPLE that the publisher will partner with The Shop, the brand of LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s The SpringHill Company, to The Shop: Where culture takes shape this fall. The illustrated book was written by Ernest Wilkins.

The businessCo-developed by Paul Rivera and Randy Mims in 2018 and executive produced by James and Carter, is a series that celebrates artists, athletes and activists through conversation. The series, which now streams on YouTube, has since evolved into a brand that offers live experiences and products that embody the essence of a barbershop, a statement to PEOPLE said.

Bad Bunny in season 4, episode 1 of “The Shop.”

Danielle Alston


“The Shop isn’t just about people talking to each other. It goes deeper,” LeBron James writes in the book’s foreword. “It’s about the things that shape us, the struggles we face, and the journey we’re all on… Over the years, we’ve lifted the curtain and shown the world that athletes, artists, and entertainers are more than just soundbites.”

The 224-page book allows readers to experience the Emmy-winning show in a new way. The Shop: Where culture takes shape will feature never-before-seen photos, behind-the-scenes stories, and insights and reflections from the show’s hosts and guests.

The book offers a comprehensive look at the “real, unfiltered and empowering” conversations the show has become known for and is the perfect gift for fans, sports enthusiasts and culture lovers.

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LeBron James in season 5, episode 2 of “The Shop.”

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“We have always seen The business as more than a show. The business has become a platform for community empowerment,” says Rivera. “This book features quotes and photographs from some of the most famous artists, athletes and entertainers in a real and unfiltered way that you would expect from the inside. The business.”

“We are honored to have been selected by The business “We came together to bring the authentic and real conversations from the series to readers,” says Mike Degler, publishing director of Insight Editions. “Our goal with this book was to inspire readers to think differently and use the conversations of the influential people from around the world featured in this book to positively impact their communities.”

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The Shop: Where Culture Shapes Up will be released on September 17th and is available for pre-order now wherever books are sold. The seventh season of The business can be streamed on YouTube.