Grammy-nominated artist and record producer benny blanco has unveiled his second literary project, ‘F*CK FAILURE’, scheduled for release on 15 September 2026 through Simon & Schuster. While his debut bestseller, ‘OPEN WIDE’, was largely a cookbook focused on his passion for food and hosting, this latest work pivots toward a guide for life and success.
The book encourages readers to achieve their goals by embracing failure as a powerful opportunity rather than a setback. Blanco, who has contributed to hundreds of millions of album sales for artists like Ed Sheeran and SZA, argues that the secret to success lies in ‘failing better’ and turning mistakes into an art form.
“You want success? You gotta fail better,” benny says. “I fail constantly––small, everyday failures and massive failures that last for years. I’ve learned a few tricks along the way, and all of them have to do with turning f*cking up into an art form. My superpower as a producer is helping people tap into the success that’s already inside of them.”
Written with a blueprint for personal growth, the title features chapters such as ‘Shut Up’, ‘Dream Big’, ‘Don’t be a Dick’, and ‘Relax’. Blanco asserts that the book offers ‘non-shortcut shortcuts’ designed to change a reader’s life by helping them realise that failure is ultimately a form of freedom.