Chapter 275

After enjoying lunch, Kevin took everyone back to the company. After hearing Louis say that this is Kevin's latest culture company, Jimmy was even more impressed by the young writer.

After everyone sat down, Kevin asked someone to make another pot of tea. After all, they just enjoy Italian food, they also need a cup of sweet tea to clear their stomach.

"Mr. Kevin, you wrote a wonderful collection of all living beings. I've never seen such an excellent collection of poems. So, if I want to release it in the United States, it's definitely a wonderful thing. "

After drinking tea, Jimmy immediately expressed his value for the collection of living beings.

"Dear Mr. Jimmy, it's a great honor for you to like all living beings. I'm very happy. "

"No, no, Kevin, you're too modest. This is a nearly perfect collection of poems. I am lucky to see such works in my lifetime. So this time I come here with sincerity. If I want to publish it in the US market. There's bound to be a wave of poetry. " Said Jimmy excitedly.

When Jimmy came over, he also investigated the book market of the sentient beings in Britain, and he also heard that Sweden also published this book. And it has achieved very good results. So he made up his mind. No matter what conditions, he will try his best to publish this excellent poetry in the American market.

"Mr. Kevin, Mr. Gerald, our purpose here is obvious. I want to buy the American copyright of the collection of living beings. So, I think we can have a lot of discussions on this. " One of Jimmy's female assistants said this time.

"Of course, we have seen your sincerity. I don't know what kind of way you want to buy the American copyright of all living beings Said Gerald.

The main person in charge of the discussion is Gerald, after all, he is the president of the Royal poetry publishing house. Kevin's purpose today is just to understand the whole contract conditions. He doesn't have much negotiation authority. After all, "all living beings" has signed all the text copyright to the other party.

Of course, according to the respect of the parallel world for the original author. So, in the end, it's got to be signed by Kevin. So that's one of the reasons why every time the Royal poetry press invites him to participate.

Jimmy had already worked out the terms of his negotiation before he came here, so after Gerald said this, he said directly to the point: "Dear Mr. Gerald, I think we are willing to pay 1.5 million pounds to buy out the American text copyright of the collection of sentient beings at one time. I don't know what you think? "

"1.5 million pounds? Nono, Mr. Jimmy, I think we really can't accept this number. As you said, this is a very excellent work, in which every poem is almost perfect. For such an excellent work, we must match it with a price worthy of it. Isn't it? " Gerald said immediately.

When the Swedish translation press came to London to talk, Gerald asked for 2 million pounds at the beginning. Now it's the turn of the US publishing house. Naturally, it won't be lower than such a price. Besides, compared with the book market, the book market in the United States is even larger than that in Sweden. If the book of all living is bought out for 1.5 million pounds, it will make a lot of money.

After so many years of wallowing in the market, Gerald refused to take such a loss. Therefore, he has to be higher than the price given by the Swedish translation press to all living beings.

Jimmy didn't know how much the Swedish translation press had paid for the Swedish text copyright of the collection of all living beings. He thought that the 1.5 million pounds he had offered was a psychological price acceptable to both sides. But when he heard that Gerald said "no" without thinking about it, he couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

Jimmy thought for a moment, then said again, "what about 1.8 million pounds, President Gerald? 1.8 million pounds, and all the copyright of American characters in the works belongs to us. "

"No, no, no, the price is still unacceptable. Even if we can accept it, maybe God won't forgive us. Because all living beings is so excellent. " Gerald continued to refuse to come.

"What kind of price do you need to sell us the American text copyright of the living beings? Everyone comes with a sincere heart, so please let Mr. Gerald be clear Asked Jimmy.

"2.2 million. This is the lowest psychological price we can accept. Dear Mr. Jimi, it is because of your sincerity that we have decided to adjust the price to the lowest acceptable limit in our hearts. " Gerald said directly.

"Ah! 2.2 million pounds? This number may not exist even for famous people, right? "

Two of Jimmy's female assistants can't help but say it in surprise when they hear Gerald's "Lion" opening his mouth. But the final decision is in Jimmy's hands. They just remind their superiors. It's up to Jimmy to make the final decision.

Jimmy has been in the publishing business for most of his life, and he has also been responsible for publishing many foreign books. As two of his assistants said, ￡ 2.2 million is indeed the price cap for a Book of poetry. After all, the market of poetry is not as extensive as that of novels.

First of all, no matter which country or world a poetry collection is in, if its book market is not popular, it is difficult to make money.

So, after hearing the two assistants' reminders, Jimmy couldn't think for a moment before making a decision.

Perhaps it's a natural love and obsession for poetry, not to mention the collection of all living beings is such an excellent poetry collection. As Jimmy thought about it, there seemed to be a voice in his heart telling him all the time: buy it. This is a great collection of poems.

Americans like to do things according to their heart's voice, and Jimmy is no exception. Therefore, he plans to follow his inner voice and spend 2.2 million pounds to buy the American text copyright of all living beings.

So, after thinking about it, Jimmy said, "OK. Dear Mr. geraffxian, we are willing to pay 2.2 million pounds for this excellent poetry collection. "

"Ah! Editor in chief, do you really want to pay 2.2 million pounds for the copyright of a poetry collection? "

"Yes! Editor in chief Jimmy, we can go back and think about it and make a decision. "

When he heard that Jimmy wanted to buy it, his two assistants immediately reminded him again.