Morrissey strikes again. Autobiography, the memoir by the solo artist and ex-frontman for iconic indie band the Smiths, will be released in the USA after all.

So, how soon is now?

It was recently published in the UK, where it's sitting pretty at the top of the book charts and is the fastest-selling music memoir of all time, toppling Life by Keith Richards. The book will be published here in hardcover by Putnam on Dec. 3, and Penguin will release the paperback later.

The singer (born Steven Patrick Morrissey), 54, co-founded the Smiths in England in 1982, and the band quickly found success after releasing their eponymous debut album, praised for their crafty alt-rock sound and witty, outsider lyricism. However, it was the band's third album, The Queen Is Dead, that ushered them into the pantheon of indie rock superstars. After the Smiths dissolved in 1987, Morrissey set out on a successful solo career.

Moz, as fans call him, is also quite famous for his frank outspokenness on everything from animal rights to the British monarchy to rumors about his sexuality. The latter was recently addressed when he released a statement denying that he was gay. He did it in his own droll way, saying, "Unfortunately, I am not homosexual. I am humasexual. I am attracted to humans. But, of course…not many."

Autobiography gives readers a deeper look into Morrissey's world, addressing why he goes by only his last name, his rebellious streak as a Catholic school student and the artists who inspire him, from Oscar Wilde to Patti Smith to David Bowie. He also delves deep into his history with the Smiths, discussing their discography at length. He says he dislikes their first album, but thinks the band's final album, Strangeways Here We Come, is their best work.