Nick Offerman Inks Deal With Dutton

By Maryann Yin 

OffermanNick Offerman has signed a book deal with the Penguin Random House imprint, Dutton. Offerman became well-known for playing the role of Ron Swanson on Parks and Recreation.

According to the press release, Offerman plans to write a book focused on the subject of “woodworking and its ancillary lifestyle.” The Offerman Woodshop will featured “illustrated how-to straight out of Nick’s real-life woodworking headquarters.”

Jill Schwartzman, an executive editor, managed the acquisition of Offerman’s manuscript. The publication date has been scheduled for Fall 2016.