The novel "I, Robot" has received more attention and popularity overseas than imagined, and at best it is only circulated in the circle of science fiction fans in China, but it is directly on the news of big TV stations and well-known newspapers abroad. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

This was originally an honor that belonged to it, Lin Han brought this novel from the earth to this world, and such a brilliant achievement also gave him a sense of empathy in it, conveying the essence of the earth's civilization.

If he had read more novels, he would have been able to write the rest of the novels or literary works, but his knowledge of the rest of the literature would have been largely based on Chinese textbooks.

Obviously, there is no Mo Yan in this world, but Lin Han can't move Mo Yan's masterpieces over, because he hasn't seen them. He is just a lover of science fiction, not a lover of traditional literature, he only knows that Mo Yan has won the Nobel Prize in Literature, but he even knows a "Red Sorghum" for his works.

This is still because "Red Sorghum" made a movie and TV series, and the rest of the works don't know anything at all, and they are powerless to transform into a rest of the writers.

At this time, Lin Han was pushing a cart like a small citizen in the supermarket to pick and choose vegetables, seeing that the Spring Festival was coming, and everyone else had to go home, but he could only stay alone in the rental house for the New Year, so he had to stock up on a little dishes.

The supermarket is filled with a strong Spring Festival atmosphere, with fiery Chinese knots, printed Spring Festival couplets, door gods and blessing characters, and red lanterns are hung above the supermarket shelves, and cheerful music is non-stop.

Want Want gift packages have been piled up into a hill, all kinds of gifts have also been placed in a conspicuous position, and by the time of the Spring Festival, it is estimated that Yanjing City will be vacated by more than half.

took a few cabbages and put them in the shopping cart, Lin Han knew that this thing could be kept for a long time, so he could be an otaku for a few days with peace of mind.

Just as he was about to go over to weigh him, his mobile phone suddenly rang, and it was an extremely unfamiliar phone number.

"Hello, is it Mr. Lin Han? I'm a staff member of the Amazon online bookstore, I want to negotiate with you about something, I don't know if it's convenient?"

Lin Han looked up at the horn that was playing, he silently walked to another corner, and said at the same time: "Convenient, please say something." ”

He wondered why Amazon contacted him at this time, was it preparing to send him the sales dividend of the previous month? But isn't this kind of thing just a direct transfer to the bank, and he provided his bank card information when he uploaded it before.

The soft-voiced girl on the other side continued: "Here's the thing, an American publisher has taken a fancy to your novel "i, Robot", and wants to ask you if you still have the publishing rights in English, Spanish, and French?"

"At present, the copyright is in my hands, but the simplified Chinese publishing rights are exclusively authorized to Renmin University Press. I don't know which publisher it is, can you tell me about it?"

"If you can, I think it's better for you to have a direct conversation, the other party is Random House, a traditional American publisher, and I will contact the staff of Random House China later, please wait. ”

It just so happened that Lin Han also needed time to discuss this matter with Chen Jiaxuan, so he replied very happily: "No problem, goodbye." ”

After hanging up the phone, he quickly pushed the shopping cart to the cashier, and then directly swiped the card to consume and then rushed home with the bag.

After communicating with Chen Jiaxuan on the phone, Lin Han finally calmed down and calmed down the panic just now.

While putting the contents of the bag in the refrigerator, he laughed at himself: "Didn't you just come to ask, but you can't be calm, and you lose Asimov's face." ”

In the mixed publishing industry, he is still a newcomer, he has just published the first Chinese Simplified Chinese novel, and now there are big global book publishers coming to the door, which is not exciting is fake.

Chen Jiaxuan hurried back from CCTV, she was originally dredging up the relationship, and wanted her singer program not to be canceled by the director of the Spring Festival Gala.

"Are you sure that Random House has the intention of publishing?" Chen Jiaxuan hurriedly opened the folder she had prepared, she never thought that Lin Han would go international so quickly, and the domestic market was only the tip of the iceberg.

In other words, she didn't prepare the corresponding materials, and now she can only hurry up and make up for it.

Lin Han spread out his hands, "It should be, it's not April Fool's Day, and no one will come to lie to me." ”

"It's better to be cautious, and after the phone call is over, I'll go find someone to check on the Random House. ”

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Half an hour later, an unfamiliar number called on time, and Lin Han turned on the speakerphone after pressing the answer, so that Chen Jiaxuan next to him could also hear the conversation here.

"You're the Lin Han who wrote "i, Robot", right? I'm Random House China, so you can call me Qin Jun. ”

This tone made Lin Han a little uncomfortable, as if there was some arrogant meaning in it, as if he really regarded himself as the author's God.

"It's me. May I ask if it is a Chinese company or an American head office that wants my publishing rights now?" Lin Han was more concerned about this issue, he didn't want to sell it to a leather bag company cheaply.

Qin Jun said impatiently: "Of course, it's the head office, and it's useless for the Chinese company to take it." Now the copyright is basically in your hands, right? Our company is willing to spend $50,000 to buy all publishing rights except Chinese Simplified Chinese, as well as film and TV series adaptation rights, etc., and the rest is divided into separate calculations, what do you think?"

Chen Jiaxuan felt angry and funny on the side, and wanted to send himself away with only $50,000, really when the Chinese have not seen money?

Lin Han was also confused by this offer, so many copyrights were only worth $50,000, and he didn't bother to bargain for a while, "I'm sorry, the price is too low, and the copyright requirements are too high, and the film and television rights will not be sold." ”

"Do you know that the publishing market is not very popular now, there are not many writers who can get five-figure prices, and you are still Chinese science fiction, and Americans don't know if they will buy it. When the novel is published, you can get 3% royalties, which is still a very generous newcomer contract. ”

Chen Jiaxuan shook her head at Lin Han, and she quickly wrote a few words on the paper: This person has a sick head!

After seeing these lines, Lin Han couldn't help but laugh directly, and he said, "Mr. Qin, it seems that your publishing house has not recognized the value of this novel, and I don't think there is any need to negotiate." ”

Qin Jun has met many writers, and many of them are overjoyed when they hear that Random House's American headquarters is publishing novels, and they don't care how harsh the contract is, and almost all of them think that it would be good to be able to publish an English version.

But it is not true here for Lin Han, with a 3% royalty plus a price of 50,000 US dollars, this wants to take down the copyright of "I, Robot", and Random House also thinks too beautifully.

"You know that we're at Random House? Now we've merged with Penguin Publishing Group, and 25 percent of the world's publishing market is ours. As long as you sign a contract with us, you will be a popular writer at home and abroad, and Random House will give priority to helping you publish the next book. Qin Jun revealed intentionally or unintentionally, "Now the Japanese branch is also in contact with a science fiction writer, I believe you will make the right choice." ”

The signboard of Random House is indeed very loud, but just blindly emphasizing its own strength, but not coming up with more favorable conditions, is completely on paper.

Lin Han didn't want to be false anymore, he said bluntly: "I don't think we are suitable for each other, let's have a chance to cooperate again in the future." ”

"Do you know you're rejecting Random House now? You'll regret your decision, but don't blame me for not reminding you that there won't be this shop in this village, and Random House won't always be waiting for you. ”

Qin Jun never thought that he would fail, and he was basically invincible in the past with the name of Random House, so his tone was a little annoyed and angry.

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The author never dreamed that there would be so many tickets, and he almost woke up laughing when he fell asleep.

I just moved to a newly rented house yesterday, but there are no chairs and benches, and there is an empty computer desk that can't be used, so the author can only sit on the floor and put the laptop on the packing carton to code the words, and the swivel chair purchased online will arrive tomorrow, hoping to get rid of the floor as soon as possible!