James Patterson: “Amazon could actually dedicate itself to saving books and literature in this country”
James Patterson (Credit: Reuters/Bret Hartman)
Last week, Amazon and Hachette Book Group announced they had reached an agreement on a multi-year contract, ending a lengthy stand-off that prompted hundreds of authors to speak out against Amazon’s negotiation tactics. One of the highest-profile voices was bestselling novelist James Patterson.
That wasn’t his only or last shot against the online retailer. Earlier this year, Patterson pledged $1 million in grants to independent bookstores, warning against the dangers of an Amazon monopoly in the Book Expo America speech where he accepted an Indie Champion Award for his funding program.
Next week, Patterson will launch a new public awareness campaign to encourage reading. The campaign includes a television ad featuring a public book burning, and a request to President Obama that he pledge to make reading a national priority. And in an interview earlier this week, Patterson says Amazon could be doing more to encourage reading.
To call Patterson a “bestselling novelist” is actually an understatement. The prolific writer is the world’s best-selling author, with more than 100 books to his name, many of those co-written by writers he employs, and counting. According to Forbes, he’s earned $700 million and counting in the book business over the last decade alone. “It’s not about me selling books,” Patterson insisted when we spoke over the phone. “I could care less. I don’t need to. I’m fine.”
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Next week, Patterson will launch a new public awareness campaign to encourage reading. The campaign includes a television ad featuring a public book burning, and a request to President Obama that he pledge to make reading a national priority. And in an interview earlier this week, Patterson says Amazon could be doing more to encourage reading.
To call Patterson a “bestselling novelist” is actually an understatement. The prolific writer is the world’s best-selling author, with more than 100 books to his name, many of those co-written by writers he employs, and counting. According to Forbes, he’s earned $700 million and counting in the book business over the last decade alone. “It’s not about me selling books,” Patterson insisted when we spoke over the phone. “I could care less. I don’t need to. I’m fine.”
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