Chapter 335

Jane Eyre, as Kevin's first work published in his life, naturally does not want to be too harsh about his Swedish copyright conditions. After all, when he first published him, considering that he was not famous, he had already wronged it. This time, he had to strive for certain benefits for it.

So, after thinking for a moment, Kevin said, "Dear Mr. latis, I really appreciate your valuing Jane Eyre. As you said, it's the first work in my life, so if it's copyrighted in Sweden, I think it must cost 3 million pounds."

As a writer, to be honest, Kevin hates to price any literary work. After all, literature and art are priceless. But in real life, you have to do it. Perhaps, this is also a helpless life.

"What? Three million pounds? " When laetis's colleagues heard this, they opened their mouths wide, indicating that they were extremely surprised at the number.

Yes, she had such an expression when "the sentient beings" was worth 2 million pounds. Now when she hears 3 million pounds, her expression is naturally more exaggerated.

Of course, there is a reason for her exaggerated expression, because the Swedish translation press has never signed a book for 3 million pounds. Therefore, the price of Kevin has to be considered carefully.

Even rattis did not dare to say OK directly. After all, he thought that he would pay 2 million pounds, 2.3 million pounds, or even 2.5 million pounds, but he did not expect that it would be 3 million pounds.

Three million pounds to buy all the rights of a book. What's the concept? Rattis has worked in the publishing industry in Sweden for so many years that no more than 10 writers he knows can sell this number.

Not to mention laetis, even Louis, who is on Kevin's side, and the translators he brings with him, are surprised by Kevin's "lion's mouth" at this time. However, Lewis did not persuade Kevin to reduce the price properly.

As an editor who has been working in the book market for so many years, he knows Kevin's popularity in Sweden. In particular, it can be fully reflected in these signings, which is definitely not comparable to ordinary local writers. Therefore, if the Swedish translation press does not choose to sign up for Jane Eyre, it may be their loss. Lewis is in no hurry!

Latis also understood this truth, but the price of 3 million pounds was too high, and he did not dare to make a decision immediately. This made him waver in his decision to sign up for the Swedish copyright of Jane Eyre no matter what the conditions were.

Fortunately, he is now in Sweden, so he still has room to think. What's more, Kevin is currently staying in his own hotel, so other publishers will not come to compete with him for the copyright of Jane Eyre.

So, latis said at this time: "Kevin, the price of 3 million pounds is a bit out of my expectation, so I can't make this decision for the moment. Of course, I know your character, so I didn't try to negotiate with you. However, our boss will be here in the afternoon, so I want to get back to you in the afternoon. "

"Of course! Dear Mr. rattis, you can spend more time thinking. After all, we won't go back until tomorrow. Or you can come and see us when we get back to England. Anyway, we are friends, I think whether it is England or Scotland, they will always be enthusiastic to you Kevin said after a charming smile.

Kevin thought: Jane Eyre is not cabbage, so there is no bargaining. As for whether the other party will choose to sign a contract, it is up to the other party to measure. Anyway, at this time, he is no longer the street writer suffering from no door.

"Well, I think we'll try to meet your requirements." Laetis said with a reluctant smile.

Since they can only reply in the afternoon whether they want to sign a contract for the Swedish copyright of Jane Eyre, after enjoying the delicious food, Kevin goes back to the guitar hotel with Louis and others. Anyway, they have already bought the plane back to Edinburgh tomorrow. No matter what the final reply is, it will not affect the journey.

Latis also knows that he needs to make a decision quickly. After all, Kevin's signing in recent days will show him Kevin's popularity in Sweden. As long as he can sign a contract, he has 100% confidence to develop all channels of Jane Eyre. Now, the price of 3 million pounds is too high for him to make a decision.

Rattis looked at the time and found that it was two hours before the boss came, so he just sat in the office waiting for his boss to come, and then he could discuss with him for the first time.

But just as laetis was sitting in his office drinking tea and thinking, the phone of Swedish translation press began to blow up.

"Hello, is this translation press? We are from the bookstore. Do you have any plans to publish Jane Eyre in the near future? Yes, it's the work of British writer Kevin. Now many customers have come to ask if they have this book? "

"Hi! Translation press? Do you have Jane Eyre written by British poet laureate Kevin? If there is one, I want to buy one. Can you express it to me? It doesn't matter if the price is a little more. "

"My God, I finally heard your voice. Oh, is that from the translation press? We are from keelow bookstore. Recently, too many customers have come to inquire about Jane Eyre, the work of British writer Kevin. Have you published it recently? If there is, we'd like to book in advance“

"Translation press? We are from Gothenburg commercial book city. In view of the fact that too many people have come to inquire about the works of British writer Kevin recently, we want to tell you the news. Do you think we can publish some of Kevin's works to meet the needs of the market? Of course, Gothenburg commercial bookstore is bound to purchase a large number of goods. "

For a moment, all the calls seemed to be directed at one person - Kevin. After Kevin's activities in recent days, because he mentioned his Jane Eyre many times, those readers who already like Kevin's poems are also full of interest in Jane Eyre. In order to satisfy their curiosity, they all went to the bookstore and tried to buy one.

This is also the reason why many bookstores in Sweden will welcome so many people to ask for the news of Jane Eyre in these days.