The memoir “O Que Sobra” (Spare), in which Prince Harry describes several controversies surrounding his life and family, has sold more than 1.4 million copies in the US, UK and Canada on its first day of sales. The information was released by the publisher Penguin Random House.
“‘Spare’ first full day of sales represents the highest first day sales total for any non-fiction book ever published by Penguin Random House, the world’s largest trade publisher,” the publisher said in a statement. .
Previously, the book that held that record was “A Promised Land” by Barack Obama.
“O Que Sobra” was released on Tuesday January 10, simultaneously in several countries, with translation in 16 languages.
It’s worth noting that the early days’ sales figures include different formats (such as physical media and e-books).
Details about the contents of the book – such as the assault of his older brother Prince William, the loss of his virginity, the use of cocaine and the difficulties with the family after his marriage to Meghan Markle – were leaked to the media ahead of release. , which perhaps aroused more curiosity in the public.
Harry’s book is just another chapter in the “war” he is waging with his family. Recently, he also starred in the documentary series ‘Harry & Meghan’, in which he accused his brother of spreading news about him and his wife in the press.
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