Looks like Harold's having the last laugh...

[JRHartley72]

His publisher has confirmed he's sold 400,000 copies across all formats in ONE DAY. That's probably a record breaking amount for a memoir.

www.thebookseller.com/news/prince-harrys-memoir-sells-400k-copies-across-all-editions-in-its-first-day-on-sale-says-transworld

They get $40 million for the book and another $100 million from Netflix. I'd write anything somebody wanted to read for that kind of money. They are 38/41 years old. Can you imagine starting out as a couple, starting a family and earning $140 million. And that's just the start, they'll make plenty more money. Bless them.

@Elisabetty

i can’t wait to hear what you make of the book so. Please come back

I don't know, really. Maybe they feel a bit superior, like they're rising above people who post. Even though they post themselves.

'These threads are beyond obsessive about a person/couple that is apparently so disliked'

Have you seen how may ridiculous interviews his given in the last few days?! That combined with exerpts from his book will generate discussion. It is not 'obsessive'. Perhaps if he got of the telly for 5mins we'd shut up about him.

Actually, I couldn't give a rat's arse about either side – I'm just an author who can only dream of selling 400k copies in one day and that's why I thought I'd share the news story.

Not everyone posts on MN with an agenda. Some of us post just because.

@moneymoneymoneymoney

They don’t have that type of money at all.

Pdf of the book going around social media which will satisfy those who want to read the book but can't bare to pay for it.
I read a few pages. It's awful.

Well he sold his soul so let’s hope he saves some gold for the devil.

Of course it’s going to sell tons. That’s why the publishers agreed to put out The Bench. They were definitely playing the long game.

Harry's received his however-many-millions for the book already. Does it matter, financially, how many are sold now?
Anyway, yes, he might consider himself to be laughing all the way to the bank. However, in terms of his reputation (which seems to me to have slid into the toilet), he needs to remember that purchasers of the book aren't necessarily fans/ supporters of his "story."

Surprisingly given your user name, you don't seem to understand how these deals work. Even if the amo9unts are what you are claiming, which has never been confirmed, it's not like the money was wired to their bank accounts for them to spend as they wish. Their net earnings will be a fraction of those figures, and their outgoings are high. And it's not like Harry can write a 'tell all' book every year. How are they going to sustain interest as their royal links fade? They don't seem to have any other income source.

Well, we all know that Nando's gives you wings, enabling you to lift legs in a jelly -like state just after an epidural and fly away like Marry Poppins. Well, it gives you chicken wings anyway!
P.S No Montecito chickens were harmed in the process. They are the bestest.

Normally I would object to sharing rip-off PDFs – when you've spent a year writing your book it's crushing to hear people are sharing illegal copies for free that rob you of sales. But seeing as Spare's already bagged 4.5m quid in a day, I'll turn the other cheek this once.

JR Moehringer. A very good writer, also very expensive.
He spent a long time talking to Harry in order to write this book.

I know they don't have all the $140 million today. It's a multi-book deal and it's a full production deal with Netflix spread out over years. But how many people on MN live in a nicer home than they do? Frankly, if I could live in Montecito or Windsor...hmmm very tough choice LOL

People watch him. You pay his bills by giving him attention and reading articles. Even commenting on this thread and generating more interest helps him out.

His future beckons😂

Some people will not admit he is having the last laugh.

I'm going to wait out on reading the book till it's in the Oxfam Charity Bookshop down the road 🤣 at least then the money I have spent on it goes to the charity.

But OP I do love reading up and coming authors and buying their books, same as I like to buy coffee from little independent coffee shops rather than a franchise.

What type of books do you write?

Sorry I know this might derail the thread 😳

'JR Moehringer. A very good writer, also very expensive.He spent a long time talking to Harry in order to write this book.'

He can't be a good writer, or is he having a laugh at H's expense. The stallion comments, the poor teacher who wasn't hot, the small bedroom in a sprawling castle, ikea sofa on credit? He must be taking the piss surely?!

I am happy for him to make money on this occasion. He has lifted a whole nation out of the January blues. All those millions will pay the mortgage and security bill for at least a month.

Who, the ghost writer? Yep. All the way to the bank.

The book broke UK sales records by selling 400k just in the UK, from what I am reading.

From what I am seeing, M Obamas book sold 780,000 copies worldwide in the first day.

Reported from Forbes.

I have not confirmed those numbers though. Can't wait to see worldwide numbers for the first week.

Someone sent me a pdf of it for free, must be doing the rounds. No need to buy it. I wouldn't read it anyway.

Good. I'm pleased for him.