Biography
$10
A biography is a book that details the life story of a real person, often written by another author, distinct from memoirs which are autobiographical.
Estimated value as of 2026 · Source: Walmart current retail prices for popular biography paperbacks and hardcovers
Fun Fact
Barack Obama's 'A Promised Land' (2020) and Michelle Obama's 'Becoming' (2018) together secured the largest book advance ever at $60 million.
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