Bestseller Authors: Income of Michio Kaku & Stephen Hawking

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Michio Kaku's "Physics of the Impossible" and Stephen Hawking's "The Universe in a Nutshell" are both bestselling titles, yet authors typically earn minimal royalties, often around $1 to $2 per book sold. Despite their popularity, the challenges of publishing and financial returns remain significant for authors in the industry. The discussion highlights the disparity between book sales and actual income for authors, emphasizing the need for better financial models in publishing.

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I've read that authors of books get paid very little and have many challenges in getting their book published.

But my question is, how much would Michio Kaku make out of "Physics of the Impossible" or Stephen Hawking out of "The universe in a Nutshell"? Both of which where bestsellers and popular.
 
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It's a buck or two per book.
 

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