24.12.2024 07:20
The first edition of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel's book titled "My Memories," which was sold for 42 euros, has sold out after 400,000 copies were produced. It has been reported that Merkel, who earned a salary of 20,000 euros while in office, generated 20 million euros in revenue from the first edition of her book.
Germany's former chancellor Angela Merkel was earning a salary of 20,000 euros while in office. Recently, Merkel has been in the spotlight with her book in which she penned her memories, and she has practically made a fortune. It has been reported that Merkel earned 20 million euros from the first edition of her book, which sold out and is priced at 42 euros. The publishing house that printed the book has sent a new print run of 200,000 copies to the press, and the book's revenue is expected to exceed 40 million euros.
THE BOOK HAS ALSO ATTRACTED ATTENTION IN TURKEY
Merkel's 736-page book contains many details related to Turkey. The book, which has also resonated in Turkey, is expected to be translated into different languages. According to a report in Sözcü, the publishing house stated that the book is a "magnificent success."