Simon & Schuster Cancels Biden Book Deal Amid Low Sales of Biden-Related Titles

Publishing giant Simon & Schuster has terminated its contract for a comprehensive book on President Biden's administration due to a lack of market interest, reflecting broader disinterest in Biden-themed literature.

Simon & Schuster backed out of a deal with journalist Alex Thompson for a book about President Biden's presidency, citing low sales of Biden-related books.
Recent Biden-themed books have significantly underperformed compared to titles about Donald Trump, with some selling as few as 1,500 copies.
The decision to cancel the book deal highlights a challenging market for literature focused on the current president, contrasting with the success of Trump-related publications.
Alex Thompson, initially contracted to write the comprehensive book, is still pursuing the project with potential new publishers for a 2025 release.
The lack of interest in Biden-related books is attributed to perceptions of Biden as a less controversial and compelling figure compared to his predecessor, Donald Trump.