Still the subject of late night comedians’ chatter, Sarah Palin’s new book --- far ahead of its Nov. 17 release date --- already is No. 1 on Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble sales charts, notes Grumpy Editor.
That gives a quick indication of the interest in the former Alaska governor and first female Republican vice presidential candidate.
With a planned (and huge) first printing of 1.5 million copies, interest in the book, “Going Rogue: An American Life,” also could put a damper on those late-night (daytime, too) jokes.
That’s because every mention stirs up more interest in Palin, who has become, as Barnes & Noble puts it: “The most polarizing figure to emerge in American politics in decades.”
Her memoir, completed only four months after the book deal was announced, debuts on Nov. 17, moving up from its original spring release date.
Harper today unveiled the book’s cover. It shows an outdoor shot of Palin wearing a red fleece jacket with an American flag pin, eyes turned slightly from the camera as she smiles confidently toward the horizon, with a partly cloudy Alaska sky background.
“Gov. Palin has been unbelievably conscientious and hands-on at every stage, investing herself deeply and passionately in this project," relates Jonathan Burnham, publisher at Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins. "It's her words, her life and it's all there in full and fascinating detail."
A hint as to contents in the 432-page book comes from Barnes & Noble:
“Sarah Palin tells the story of her Alaskan upbringing, her marriage and family life, her political career, her religious beliefs and her meteoric rise to national prominence.
“With her customary blunt common sense, she sets the record straight about the many myths and lies that have been spun around her and lays out her vision for an America that is strong, independent and free.”
One wonders if there will be a page or two devoted to David Letterman who helms CBS’ “Late Show” and, despite earlier negative reaction to unkindly and questionable jabs at the former vice presidential candidate, continues to poke Palin.
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