On 21 November 2017, MB Books published "The Last Word: An Autobiography" by Crisp, edited by Ward and Watts. Whereas "The Naked Civil Servant" made Crisp famous and "How To Become A Virgin" detailed that fame, and his move to and life in New York, "The Last Word" was written as a goodbye to the world, with Crisp knowing the end was near. In it he recounts several previously untold stories from his life, walks the reader through his journey from obscurity, and reflects on his philosophy. He also describes the realisation that he was a trans woman and not a gay man.