book deal
A "book deal" is a formal agreement in the publishing industry, often involving financial terms and rights to publish an author's work.
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Definition
B2Publishing
(business)A formal agreement where an author grants a publisher the rights to publish their book in exchange for financial compensation.
Example
- She signed a book deal with a major publisher for her debut novel.
C1Publishing
(business)An agreement allowing a publisher to publish a book about events in someone's life, typically written by a different author.
Example
- The celebrity's memoir was secured through a lucrative book deal.
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