diff --git a/README b/README
index feecc85..3f7678c 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -86,6 +86,7 @@ Compilation
 PyGTK uses the standard autotools for the build infrastructure.  To
 build, it should be as simple as running:
 
+    $ ./autogen.sh
     $ ./configure --prefix=<prefix where python is installed>
     $ make
     $ make install
