The firm emerged as the victor of a bidding war, with eight publishers showing interest in a book deal with Schumer, according to THR sources.
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Financial terms for the deal haven’t been officially disclosed. This was officially confirmed by Gallery Books publisher Jennifer Bergstrom as being a $9 million advance on Wednesday evening (September 23rd).
Amy Schumer’s book has a tentative title, as announced by The Hollywood Reporter, and it’s exactly the sort of bawdy brilliance we’ve come to expect from the comedian: The Girl With The Lower Back Tattoo.
The outspoken Schumer, said: ‘Believe it or not, there’s actually more I have to say’.
The book will be the latest in a series of successful books by female comics, including Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Lena Dunham and Mindy Kaling.
The difference between Schumer and the other actresses who’ve written memoirs is that, as a comedian, Schumer already shares so much of herself and her life with audiences.
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Amy Schumer’s star has been rising very quickly thanks to the success of her Comedy Central show Inside Amy Schumer and of course the massive success of her summer blockbuster Trainwreck. Later this year, the 34-year-old will host Saturday Night Live.
