Sir Billy Connolly will this week launch his brand-new, limited-edition portfolio set: Windswept & Interesting. The matching quartet of prints is hand-signed by the award-winning comedian and author, and will be released in conjunction with his new autobiography of the same name.

The Windswept & Interesting collection will be available to purchase from the UK’s leading retail art galleries, Castle Fine Art, from Thursday 2nd September. Presented on 100% cotton paper, the glicée prints highlight the vibrant blazers on Billy’s ‘Teddy Boy’ characters. Celebrating 1950s British youth subculture, the quartet features vivid colourways, brothel creeper shoes and clashing socks, which distinguish the era.

Consisting of his minimalistic style, Billy has honed in on the appearance of his characters, to catch the dynamic style of the ‘Teddy Boy’. He comments:

“Everything about Teddy Boys were windswept and interesting. From their clothes, to their hair, even to the way they walked, it was all completely different to everyone around them. With the differing colourways in particular, I really wanted to show the true subversive style that Teddy Boys were known for.”

Windswept & Interesting was given its title by Billy after he recalled memories of a Teddy Boy he saw in an art gallery when he was a youngster. The new prints are the eighth instalment in his Castle Fine Art collection, joining prints, original artworks and stainless-steel sculptures.

Ian Weatherby-Blythe, Group Managing Director at Castle Fine Art, commented on his delight at Billy’s new release:

“We are so glad to be launching the new limited edition set of artworks from Sir Billy Connolly. Billy has such a unique artistic style that has time and time again proved to be a favourite amongst our customers.

Windswept & Interesting is a special collection as it is one that materialised from Billy’s own memory and experience. We cannot wait for you to see his latest collection that possess the humorous charm that Billy carries through his artwork.”

Alongside the release of his prints, Billy is also releasing an autobiography in October of the same name. The new autobiography will feature the Windswept & Interesting art on the inside cover of the hardback edition of the book. The memoir will detail much of his life, including tales from his tragic childhood, as well as anecdotes from his time on the Glaswegian shipyards. As well as life as a comedian, a brief stint in Hollywood, and his battles with cancer and Parkinson’s Disease.