Take That and former band mate Robbie Williams are to collaborate together on an official biography, it’s been reported.

Both parties are understood to have signed a six figure deal for a two volume book, which also includes photographs.

Take That and Williams parted company in 1996, but both acts have since achieved fame on their own.

“The guys have wanted to do a book for a long time but it was important that the timing, as well as the creative idea, was right,” a spokesman told The Sun newspaper.

“They’re looking forward to producing a fantastic collector’s piece with imagery spanning almost two decades and comment which is honest and personal.”

It is thought the book will cost £25. A release date has been set.

As previously reported, Williams has repeatedly been linked with a return to his former band over recent weeks.

But Take That's Gary Barlow said earlier this month that Williams would not reform with the band.

(by Jason Gregory)