Author James Patterson Has Released A Self-Destructing Book That Costs £200,000

The lucky reader will have 24-hours to finish the book before it explodes. Don’t worry, there’s also a free ebook version.

James Patterson, one-man publishing empire and independent bookshop supporter, has released a new book. Just one.

James Patterson, one-man publishing empire and independent bookshop supporter, has released a new book. Just one.

It costs £193,503 ($294,038), and will self-destruct after 24 hours.

http://themosthrillingreadingexperiencemoneycanbuybyjamespatterson.com

Here's the trailer.

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Serious bidders with a spare £200,000 in their back pocket will have a chance to buy "the most thrilling reading experience money can buy":

Serious bidders with a spare £200,000 in their back pocket will have a chance to buy "the most thrilling reading experience money can buy":

It's not clear why the dinner will be unforgettable, presumably because James Patterson is a master raconteur, not because of the terrifying possibility of death.

themosthrillingreadingexperiencemoneycanbuybyjamespatterson.com

The campaign takes a pleasantly cheeky tone – yes there is a self destructing book worth £193,503, but there are also 1,000 self-destructing ebooks up for grabs.

The campaign takes a pleasantly cheeky tone – yes there is a self destructing book worth £193,503, but there are also 1,000 self-destructing ebooks up for grabs.

They are free, and won't destroy your iPad.

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