New Obama book out on Sept 9

LOS ANGELES - He's written million-selling books about his early years and the meaning of public life.

Now, Senator Barack Obama, with the help of his campaign staff, has

another side to share with readers: policy wonk.

'Change We Can Believe In: Barack Obama's Plan to Renew

America's Promise' is coming out on September 9 as a paperback with

an announced first printing of 300 000 copies and a list price of

US$13,95.

 

Looking ahead to the digital market, the e-book, also US$13,95,

will go on sale the day before.

 

'Change We Can Believe In' will test Obama's appeal.

 

Policy books are rarely hits with the public, although they can

be quite useful for candidates, such as Obama, who have been

criticised for lacking substance.

 

In 1992, Bill Clinton and running mate Al Gore released 'Putting

People First', a blueprint for their time in office that became a

best seller and remained popular even after they were elected.

 

Nampa-AP

 

'Change We Can Believe In: Barack Obama's Plan to Renew America's

Promise' is coming out on September 9 as a paperback with an

announced first printing of 300 000 copies and a list price of

US$13,95.Looking ahead to the digital market, the e-book, also

US$13,95, will go on sale the day before.'Change We Can Believe In'

will test Obama's appeal.Policy books are rarely hits with the

public, although they can be quite useful for candidates, such as

Obama, who have been criticised for lacking substance.In 1992, Bill

Clinton and running mate Al Gore released 'Putting People First', a

blueprint for their time in office that became a best seller and

remained popular even after they were elected.Nampa-AP

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