Book Quote by Calvin Trillin
“A new regulation for the publishing industry: "The advance for a book must be larger than the check for the lunch at which it was discussed.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New York Times, 1978
Publishers should ensure advances outweigh the modest meals where deals are discussed, highlighting profit over trivialities.
In simple terms: Advances must exceed lunch costs.
Key Takeaway
Demand fair compensation.
Themes
economics
publishing
fairness
Mood
critical
humorous
Type
satirical
observational
When to use this quote
- author contracts
- publisher negotiations
- budget planning
- industry standards
Key Concepts
business ethics
contract law
Questions to Reflect On
- Is a larger advance always better?
- How to balance author needs with publisher risk?
A Different Perspective
May ignore market realities for small presses.
