As of yesterday, experimental duo The Books, comprised of Nick Zammuto and Paul de Jong, announced they would be no more. According to an email sent to Pitchfork, Zammuto explained, “It seems the air has gone out of the Books for the last time. It’s been an extraordinarily painful year coming to the realization that there was no way forward for the band. I love the Books and all that it became, and it still feels strange to me that such an odd little project moved people like it did.”
When asked to explain the exact reasoning behind the split, he said, “It’s best for it to remain a mystery for a while. I doubt we will work together again, and unfortunately it almost certainly means we will retire the name after these last releases are out.” With such finality, it’s time to don black veils and put The Lemon of Pink on infinite repeat in their memory.
For their final adieu, the group will be offering some B-sides, a box set of their four records and a DVD later this year. Check out the track “Enjoy Your Worries, You May Never Have Them Again” below.
R.I.P.
The Books
2000-2012
We're looking for writers and editors to join the team. Interested? Apply today!
Let’s Be Friends!