Benny Blanco to release second book ‘F*ck Failure’ in September
Grammy-nominated producer and author benny blanco will release his second book, “F*ck Failure,” on Sept. 15, 2026, through Simon & Schuster.
The book serves as a life guide told from blanco’s perspective, encouraging readers to view failure as a necessary component of success rather than an obstacle. Following the success of his debut cookbook, “Open Wide,” which reached the New York Times bestseller list, this new work utilizes blanco’s experiences in the music and entertainment industries to offer a blueprint for personal growth.
“You want success? You gotta fail better,” blanco said in a statement. “I wrote this book to show you why it’s the key to success. Every hero you’ve ever had has failed more times than you can imagine.”
The text is organized into chapters such as “Shut Up,” “Dream Big,” and “Relax,” written in the artist’s signature irreverent voice. Blanco, who has contributed to the sale of hundreds of millions of albums for artists including Ed Sheeran, SZA, and Justin Bieber, describes the ability to “tap into success” as his primary superpower as a producer.
In addition to his music career, blanco appeared in the FXX series “Dave” and recently launched the “Friends Keep Secrets” multimedia podcast in early 2026 with collaborators Dave Burd and Kristin Batalucco.
“F*ck Failure” is currently available for pre-order through the book’s official website.
