President Bush has signed a book deal with Crown to publish his memoir, tentatively titled “Decision Points.” The deal is worth a reported $7 million — a hefty sum, but it pales in comparison to the rumored $11 million Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK) might fetch. As Gawker pointed out, other political figures have landed more lucrative deals: It’s $5 million less than Bill Clinton’s advance for My Life, $1 million less than Hillary Clinton got for Living History, and $2 million less than the advance for the memoirs of Tony Friggin’ Blair.
Late last year, some publishers were suggesting that Bush hold off writing a book, because of his dramatically low approval ratings. “[G]iven how the public feels about him right now, I think patience would probably be something that I would encourage,” Paul Bogaards, executive director of publicity for Alfred A. Knopf, said.
MCL comment:
Alright I have a question, who in the blue hell is going to buy this book? I know those knuckle dragging freaks that still worship the man will but I'm talking normal people. And why would anyone want a book of decision made by Cheney "written" by Bush? And honestly we all know Bush is going to paint the 300 pound turd, why pay 12.98 or whatever it's going to cost when you can watch or listen to that re-writing of history in the right wing media? And speaking of price how much money does Crown think they're going to make with this book? They will need every right wing think tank to bulk buy the book to break even if that.
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