Dolly Parton's posthumous memoir sells for $13 million

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 03:03 · Archive

A posthumous memoir by Dolly Parton has sold for $13 million following a competitive bidding war among publishers.

A posthumous memoir by Dolly Parton has sold for $13 million following a heated bidding war among publishers, according to Page Six. The book has been acquired by Grand Central Publishing through literary agency Folio, which previously represented Parton's 2023 memoir 'Songteller: My Life in Lyrics'.

The bidding process was notably competitive. Sources say that when Folio informed publishers of an initial $12 million offer, many stopped bidding, believing the figure was inflated. However, Grand Central Publishing improved on that offer and secured the rights for the final $13 million deal. One account suggests the publisher may have agreed to a lower monetary amount in exchange for a 50/50 royalties split, which is larger than typical arrangements.

It remains unclear when the memoir was written or what subjects it covers. The book represents a significant publishing deal; for context, Britney Spears received $15 million for her memoir in 2022 and Bruce Springsteen earned over $10 million for his book in 2016. Representatives for Grand Central Publishing and Parton's estate did not respond to requests for comment about the deal.

How it is being reported

• Dolly Parton's 'secret memoir sold for $13M after intense bidding war'... two months after her deathPage Six has reported that a secret book penned by Parton was sold to Grand Central Publishing for $13 million during an intense bidding war.Daily Mail · 29 Oct, 21:36
• Secret posthumous Dolly Parton memoir sells for staggering $13M sum following heated bidding warA posthumous memoir by Dolly Parton has sold for $13 million in a wild, heated bidding war, Page Six Hollywood has exclusively learned.New York Post · 29 Oct, 13:50

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