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PaulDA
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« on: September 22, 2005, 09:24:00 AM »
I read that Agatha Christie was, from a book publshed in 2000.
Only the Bible and Shgaespeare have sold more copies.
I think she has sold over 400 million.
I was wondering though, with the popularity of the Harry Potter books, is J. K. Rowling poised to pass Christie, or has she already done so?
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« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2005, 09:29:46 AM »
There are several different metrics for this. Do you mean the one single book that has sold the most copies, or one author who has overall sold the most copies of all his or her books?

I seem to recall hearing something about this value changing recently, but I can't remember what it was. I suggest a Google search.  
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« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2005, 09:32:37 AM »
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There are several different metrics for this. Do you mean the one single book that has sold the most copies, or one author who has overall sold the most copies of all his or her books?

I seem to recall hearing something about this value changing recently, but I can't remember what it was. I suggest a Google search.
I mean most published author of all time in total book sales.
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« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2005, 01:24:01 PM »
Well, according to Answerbag (by way of Google), you're right: the best selling author is Agatha Christie. Check out this site for more information.
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