Gromit's Memoir Reveals Canine Perspective on Wallace's Inventions and Feathers McGraw
The famously silent canine's autobiography offers a behind-the-scenes look at his adventures with Wallace and his opinions on cheese and criminal masterminds.
Gromit, the intelligent canine companion to the eccentric inventor Wallace, has broken his long-held silence in a new memoir, "Grand: The Autobiography of Gromit." The book, co-authored by Aardman Animations co-founder Nick Park, retells the beloved duo's screen adventures from Gromit's unique perspective.
Published on October 29, 2026, the autobiography delves into the daily life at 62 West Wallaby Street, Wigan, offering insights into Gromit's thoughts on his "human," Wallace, whom he refers to not as an owner but as a companion. Gromit highlights Wallace's penchant for elaborate, often flawed, inventions and his less-than-practical preoccupations, noting that while Wallace could discuss butter versus margarine at length, he seemed unaware of political figures.
In contrast, Gromit is portrayed as an avid reader with a keen intellect, familiar with literary classics and philosophical thinkers, albeit with canine-themed adaptations like "Bark House" and "Jane Airedale." His perspective on their adventures also sheds light on their associates and adversaries. Gromit dismisses their arch-nemesis, the penguin Feathers McGraw, as merely a "petty criminal."
The memoir also touches upon Wallace's less successful inventions, such as "Ready Brik" porridge and the "HairFryer." Food, particularly cheese, plays a significant role. While Wensleydale, Cheddar, and Double Gloucester are favorably reviewed, Gromit admits to finding Stilton challenging due to his acute sense of smell.
A central narrative thread in the book is the mystery surrounding the lost treasure of local eccentric Lord Mellington Urpeth, a puzzle Gromit endeavors to solve.
The book is intended for a broad audience, with humor and references that appeal to both younger fans and adults. An audiobook version, narrated by actor Martin Freeman, is also anticipated to be a family favorite.
Gromit's literary debut offers a new dimension to the characters created by Aardman Animations, the Bristol-based company known for its meticulous stop-motion animation, which produces approximately three seconds of usable footage per day.