Father Figure First Edition hardcover — red cover with gold debossed profile, a collaboration between Mendy and Jon Bellion

Father Figure: The Book

First Edition
$129.00
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Father Figure First Edition hardcover — red cover with gold debossed profile, a collaboration between Mendy and Jon Bellion
  • Father Figure First Edition hardcover — red cover with gold debossed profile, a collaboration between Mendy and Jon Bellion
  • Father Figure First Edition hardcover front cover — red cover with gold debossed profile, a collaboration between Mendy and Jon Bellion
  • Father Figure First Edition back cover — photo tipped into debossed recess, red cover, a collaboration between Mendy and Jon Bellion
  • Father Figure Legacy Edition hardcover with Mendy x Jon Bellion satin-lined archival dust bag, published by Mendy
  • Father Figure interior spread — Jon Bellion and Pharrell Williams alongside production notes, a collaboration between Mendy and Jon Bellion
  • Father Figure interior spread — personal commentary alongside nighttime street photography, a collaboration between Mendy and Jon Bellion
  • Father Figure interior — song title page with full lyrics, producer and songwriter credits, and release date, a collaboration between Mendy and Jon Bellion
  • Father Figure interior spread — full-bleed photo alongside handwritten song lyrics, a collaboration between Mendy and Jon Bellion
  • Father Figure interior spread — Jon Bellion laying in front of a red Ferrari with handwritten quote, a collaboration between Mendy and Jon Bellion
  • Father Figure interior spread — full-bleed Iceland landscape photography for WASH, a collaboration between Mendy and Jon Bellion
  • Father Figure interior spread — close-up concert photography of Jon Bellion performing on stage, a collaboration between Mendy and Jon Bellion
  • Father Figure interior spread — live concert photo with crowd alongside close-up portrait of Jon Bellion, a collaboration between Mendy and Jon Bellion
  • Father Figure interior spread — full-bleed concert photography of Jon Bellion performing live on stage, a collaboration between Mendy and Jon Bellion
Father Figure: The Book

First Edition

Father Figure: The Book

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First printing ships June 4, 2026

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  • Father Figure: The Book (First Edition)
  • Gold foil–stamped cover
  • Mendy X Jon Bellion satin-lined archival cloth dust bag
Description

Created in collaboration with Jon Bellion, Father Figure: The Book is the definitive document of the era — the music, the visuals, the process, and the story behind it all.

It unfolds from the earliest days of the rollout through the album's release, documented through never-before-seen photography, lyrics, visuals, and Jon's own writing, from quick reflections to full production notes. The typography mirrors the Windows 95-inspired aesthetic of Jon's BMForum, preserving the raw, stream-of-consciousness voice of the era as it unfolded. The book closes with photography from the live shows at Forest Hills — Father Figure’s final, defining chapter.

Featuring a gold foil-stamped cover with the La Fortuna logo, each copy arrives in a Mendy X Jon Bellion satin-lined archival cloth dust bag.
Details
page count 240 pages
number of illustrations 174
language English
release date June 4, 2026
dimensions W 9.3 x L 12 x D 1.3 in
weight 4.5 lbs
isbn 9798994675410
Art Direction & Book Design Sam Mendelson

A Visual Record of the Father Figure Era.

From the studio in Paris, to a stadium in Queens, Father Figure: The Book chronicles the entirety of the era — the creative process, songs, videos, live shows, and the collaborators who made it come to life.

MORE THAN AN ALBUM.

Jon spent six years reclaiming his masters, becoming a father, and learning what it means to love something that makes you vulnerable. This book is the complete record of what it cost him — and what it made him.

The Book,
in detail.

Presented as a large-format hardcover volume, the book features premium paper stock and specialty printing techniques showcasing more than 170 original and archival high-resolution images. Made to be displayed and kept for a lifetime.

About

Founded in 2025, Mendy is a publishing house creating artist-driven books rooted in visual storytelling and creative documentation.

Each edition is designed in close collaboration with the artist, released in limited quantities and built to create a world around the work it documents.
Craftsmanship

Each book is produced using sewn binding, premium paper stock, and custom finishing techniques. Every detail is handled with precision to ensure longevity and permanence.
Philosophy

We believe a book isn't just a product—it's one of the most personal statements you can make about what you value and who you are.