Publishing guru prepares to turn Indian doctor into a literary star
Abraham Vergese's stunning story of Siamese twins in Ethiopia could top the paperback charts on the back of TV endorsement
A novelist, even a well-reviewed one, may sell just a couple of thousand books. It is no way to make a living, unless of course you catch the attention of Britain's biggest literary star-maker, the television producer Amanda Ross.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Sunday, 3 January, 2010
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