In order to rub the "I Am an Archmage", which is still a little warm, and the popularity of related events.

The editors at Random House began their intense work from the night they received the manuscript of the Arcane Throne provided by Tom.

Review, cover design, publicity and other work are carried out together.

Based on this, Wang gradually got the final draft and the official contract only two days later.

You know, "Arcane Throne" is not like "I Am an Archmage", it is just a product of the publisher's handiwork.

It is a key project of Random House, which only got the distribution rights after paying a higher guaranteed royalty.

While sighing in his heart at the efficiency of large publishing houses, Wang gradually looked down at the sample version of "Arcane Divine Seat" in his hand.

First of all, the texture of this novel is not comparable to "I Am the Archmage".

The cover of the hard shell, the waist cover written by the editor-in-chief of Random House himself.

Removing the waist seal, I saw a handsome young man wearing a top hat and a tuxedo, with his arms raised and his hands stretched forward.

One of them holds a stack of papers in his hand, and if you look closely, you can also see words such as "Periodic Table of Chemical Elements", "Schrödinger's Cat", "The Observer Effect", etc.

Perfectly reveals the golden finger of the protagonist.

Above the other hand, colorful fireballs and ice blades float to show off the power of the protagonist.

This is obviously a special design after reading the manuscript of "Arcane Throne".

Compared to the gallery of "I Am an Archmage", I picked one at random, and I don't know where it would go.

Wang gradually nodded with satisfaction.

At the very least, it looks good.

When the cover is opened, the paper inside is real coated paper.

This gives the whole book a sense of heaviness in the hand.

Wang gradually turned the book around and looked at the pricing.

$40?

This...

A bit expensive, right?

Thinking of his 10% share of royalties, he subconsciously licked the corners of his mouth again.

Maybe, it can really be sold?

The first volume is 300,000 words.

The whole book is 3.3 million words, and it can sell eleven volumes.

Wang gradually picked up the contract again, and saw that the number of copies issued in the first volume and the first edition was 300,000.

Then, when the first volume of 300,000 copies is sold, you will make a profit...

$1.2 million?

Wang gradually picked up the pen a little excitedly and signed his name on the contract.

Then, while handing the contract to the publishing house staff accompanying Tom, he asked, "When will it be officially released?"

Tom smiled and replied, "Five days later." ”

Next, he opened the champagne with him.

As he poured the wine into three glasses, he said, "For your 10%, my 1%, and the editor's promotion and raise." ”

"Let's wish the new book a big hit. ”

Wang gradually and the editor also picked up their wine glasses and touched them lightly.

Then, laughing together and saying, "Wish, the new book is a big seller!"

In this way, Wang gradually spent five full days in worry and excitement.

And in these five days, with the Random Press propaganda offensive in full swing.

On TV, newspapers, and radio, from time to time, the author of "I Am an Archmage" will appear, and the news that a new book will be released soon.

In some bookstores, countdowns are also posted.

This makes the first day of release of "Arcane Throne" full of ritual.

And those who have watched "I Am an Archmage" and are addicted, and those who are extremely dissatisfied with "I Am an Archmage", have also received the news.

For different reasons, they began to hang out in the bookstore a lot.

And because the people who like to be curious about fantasy literature and the people who like comics, there is a high degree of overlap.

This has also led to a shortage of comic shops for a while.

It even made the comic shop owners complain.

But because of their complaints, more children who only like to read comics have ignited their curiosity.

As a result, more people began to pay attention to "Arcane Throne" and the day it was about to be released.

And so it was, five days later.

Wang gradually took a deep breath while looking at the morning sun.

Today is the last day of his forced community labor.

Also, his eighteenth birthday.

Moreover, the day of the release of "Arcane Throne".

Hopefully, this will be my lucky day.

Wang gradually changed his clothes, put on the glasses he had prepared, and after some cross-dressing, he prepared to go to the bookstore to actually inspect it.

But which bookstore do you go to?

After thinking for a while, Wang gradually prepared to go to the vicinity of New York University.

There are the most college students there, and there are also the most lovers of fantasy literature.

Close contact, but also the most intuitive feeling of this crowd, the perception of "Arcane Constellation".

After all, you can't expect someone who lives in a Bronx slum to spend $40 on a book, isn't it?

When he took a taxi to the large bookstore near New York University, it was already packed.

The most popular area of realistic literature and inspirational literature is now very crowded.

A few bespectacled and veteran nerd-looking men lined up for Arcane Throne to be placed on display.

It's just that the people in line seem to have different positions.

Some people are happily discussing the passage in "I Am the Archmage".

Others, staring at the door with a serious face, waited for the Arcane Throne to arrive.

When Wang gradually saw this crowded crowd, he first breathed a sigh of relief.

In any case, it is better to have someone pay attention than to ignore it.

It's just that a black-haired boy behind him at this time muttered something that made Wang gradually frown.

"It's a shame. ”

"Shame on fantasy literature. ”

"I will never buy it!"

Wang gradually glanced back at the boy.

I saw that he was wearing a black suit with a piece of New York University's emblem on his chest.

Under the school emblem is "Jack Dorsey".

Just when Wang gradually wanted to chat with the other party in order to understand the reason for the other party's attitude.

The Arcane Throne was delivered.

The bookstore employee unpacks the package in front of the waiting crowd.

Place a copy of the Arcane Throne with a beautiful cover on the display case.

Then, the crowd rushed forward.

The novel that had just been put on the table was picked up in an instant.

Then, go to the counter to check out.

Wang gradually observed carefully, and found that most of the people who took the novel and went to buy it were people who had just talked about "I Am the Archmage".

And those with serious faces picked up the novel and walked to the corner of the bookstore to read it.

However, because of the large number of people, the people who buy it directly still make "Arcane Throne" in short supply.

While calming the crowd, the owner of the bookstore hurriedly called the supplier and asked for more copies.

When Wang gradually saw this scene, he let go of his hanging heart.

It's just not as popular as "I'm an Archmage", but "Arcane Throne" doesn't pounce too hard, right?