Tilda Swinton announced plans to release her first memoir, Material Evidence, in the fall of 2028. The book will be published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux and represents a departure from traditional autobiographical formats.
Rather than following a chronological narrative, the memoir will be organized around objects that hold significance in Swinton’s life. These items include a christening dress, a letter, a wooden leg, a sweatshirt, embroidery silk, and a photograph. According to the publisher’s description, the work “refuses the shape of a conventional life story, in favor of something closer to how memory actually works: associative, sensory, anchored in things.”
Swinton characterized the project as “a book about curiosity” and described it as “a trail of breadcrumbs through the forest” and “an essay in wonder.” She stated that she hopes readers will finish the book feeling energized and better able to value the unique aspects of human experience alongside the material world.
Mitzi Angel, president of Farrar, Straus and Giroux, expressed enthusiasm for the project, noting that Swinton’s contemplation of objects reveals layers of meaning and memory while bringing her life story to readers with humor and attention to overlooked details.
Material Evidence marks Swinton’s second published book, following Tilda Swinton: Ongoing, an art book examining her career, fashion, and artistic collaborations that was released in September 2025. The Oscar, BAFTA, and European Film Award-winning actress previously indicated interest in pursuing different creative directions after her long film career.
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