[summer]

That news led Felt and his family to seek a separate book contract. They reportedly received $75,000 from PublicAffairs, an independent publisher.

I'm surprised $75K is all that Felt was offered in his own book deal in this matter. (Didn't the Runaway Bride just get half a million?)

Also, Woodward's conduct in not wanting to collaborate with Felt, at this point, strikes me as somewhat odd. It's like Woodward-the-Author just can't stand to share that spotlight with anyone, even the main character of his book. It makes me much less interested in reading whatever he may write. I'd rather read a good book by an unknown author -- and briefly surf the talk shows for Woodward's book summary.

[summer]

FYI.

[durasell]

Woodward would have risen to the top of the heap even if Watergate never happened.

[snarks_when_bored]

If the Felt's want any of Bob Woodward's money, they're going to have to pry it from his cold, dead hands.

Otherwise, they'll have to wait until he dies.

[joesnuffy]

Sidney has a lot of chutzbah...
His real photographer in Cambodia was beaten up pretty badly
for threatening to tell the real story of Sidney's
so called herosim....the week before the movie was released.

[RedRover]

I can understand that collaborating with Felt wouldn't interest Woodward.
This piece seems a little odd to me. Why would "The Killing Fields" guy give a hoot about Mark Felt? Why should Felt's hippie daughter get more money out of this?

[gusopol3]

Neopolotano on Fox made the point that, if Felt accepts money from Woodward, it is the consummation of a bribe. He made the point that Felt, as a government official, engaged in an illegal act. Of course, it is well beyond any statute of limitations. But,when money is paid, that is the second part of the bribe, and the crime is current, dating from the time of the payment. I hope the money exchanges hands ( though of course, unfortuneatly, no legal action will ever follow)--at least, it can be called a bribe.

[what's up]

It would turn my stomach to see Felt, an FBI agent, a so-called public servent, get millions for ratting on the White House.

It already makes me nauseous to see Woodward get rich off this garbage.

[Dog Gone]

Woodward always planned to release the blockbuster book after Felt's death naming him and making himself a bazillionaire.

The release of Felt's name prior to his death greatly diminished the value of Woodward's book.

As to whether whatever profits should be shared with the source in such a case, I have no feeling because I have no sympathy for either party.

Felt violated his oath to release information to Woodward. He had other options if he wanted to get the truth out. And it has nothing to do with him getting or enjoying any wealth from his new notoriety. It's all about his heirs trying to get a bunch of money into his estate before he dies in the near future.

[GOP_Proud]

< I'm surprised $75K is all that Felt was offered in his own book deal in this matter. >

I think it's because they suspect it will be a flop. This story is sooo over.

[Petronski]

I have shared rewards equally with Dith Pran, my partner in Cambodia in the 1970s—including the money from the film The Killing Fields. We call ourselves "brothers."

You should have given Pran ALL the proceeds, as if it could ever be enough for selfishly getting him stranded in the Killing Fields to begin with, you sanctimonious bastard.

[river rat]

Typical of leftist liberals....
They NEVER want their money to go to help others....
They want YOUR money to help others --- even their own allies, friends, parents, family, whores, bastard children, etc.....

Semper Fi

[pepperhead]

I'm surprised $75K is all that Felt was offered in his own book deal in this matter. (Didn't the Runaway Bride just get half a million?)

Runaway Bride isn't 90 years old and can remember what she had for lunch yesterday. Anything said to be written by Felt at this point would be highly suspect, unless he wrote down stuff years ago.

[okie01]

I'm surprised $75K is all that Felt was offered in his own book deal in this matter. (Didn't the Runaway Bride just get half a million?)

If Felt is in ill health and is suffering from dementia, he's lucky to get a $75K offer. Writing a book is hard, difficult, time consuming work. Felt is likely not up to the task and his memory is failing.

Big risks for the publisher here. On the other hand, the $75K is likely only an advance against earned royalties -- which could be substantial if the book is completed, done competently and sells well.

[Wally_Kalbacken]

The "runaway bride" is reported to have received a $500k book/tv movie deal. What that means is not clear - because journalists do not seem to have the curiosity to learn and report more about he nature of the deal. I find it hard to believe that a $500k  non-refundable advance was made for her story - so much of which is already in the public domain. I suspect that there was some modest cash up front and a royalty deal that would allow her to earn $500k, depending on sales volume in a certain period, with different royalty rates for hard and soft cover.

I would be willing to bet this never makes it to print.

[Wally_Kalbacken]

The "runaway bride" is reported to have received a $500k book/tv movie deal. What that means is not clear - because journalists do not seem to have the curiosity to learn and report more about he nature of the deal. I find it hard to believe that a $500k  non-refundable advance was made for her story - so much of which is already in the public domain. I suspect that there was some modest cash up front and a royalty deal that would allow her to earn $500k, depending on sales volume in a certain period, with different royalty rates for hard and soft cover.

I would be willing to bet this never makes it to print.

[gonzo]

Ah the hell with it!

Hi sweetie! ................Barry/gonzo

[Jimmy Valentine]

If Felt's family think they will ever see a dime from Woodward, they are on drugs.

No way will he give them any money.

Regards,

[GOPJ]

Definition -- Woodward, Washington Post and New York Times STAR reporters:

(1) stenographers for the FBI and assorted powerful liberals. (2) High level press release recipients.