While spoilers for the book will be marked, this article assumes you have watched Gravity Falls and will contain unmarked spoilers for the show. You Have Been Warned.
The Book of Bill is an upcoming book in the Gravity Falls universe. It is written by series creator Alex Hirsch. Notably, it is the first entry in the Gravity Falls series to be aimed at a more mature age range, being marked as "Adult".
Inside the pages of this dark tome lie the writings of Bill Cipher himself as he tells his side of the story, revealing his origins, role in human history, and the Pines family's most embarrassing secrets.
It is set to release on July 23rd, 2024.
The Book of Bill contains examples of:
- Audience Shift: Unlike previous Gravity Falls media, this book is specifically targeted towards adults and older teens.
- Darker and Edgier: The book literally comes with a warning stating that it "travels to dimensions meant for older readers" - signifying that this book is going to catalog a lot more disturbing subject matter than what's allowed on Disney Channel. The black cover with a red Bill Cipher (on the standard version) and a lock (as if this book is forbidden to read) reinforces this darker tone.
- Evil Counterpart: To Gravity Falls: Journal 3. Journal 3 is told from Ford's perspective who, despite his shortcomings, had good intentions and an earnest desire to improve the world. Bill... has some different intentions.Alex Hirsch
: If Journal 3 was the angel on your shoulder, the Book of Bill is... for the other shoulder. - Red and Black and Evil All Over: The (standard version of the) book's cover is almost entirely black and red, which is combined with the book's status as a Villain Episode and the description warning it is cursed.
- Tome of Eldritch Lore: The book itself. Its appearance certainly fits the bill, and the description for its sale warns the reader that it is very cursed.
- Villain Episode: The book puts focus on Bill, being written entirely by him and telling his tale.
- Villain Protagonist: The book is told from the direct perspective of Big Bad, Ax-Crazy Bill Cipher and gives more detail into his character and backstory.
