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The publishing phenomenon of the DECADE: Go Set A Watchman by numbers….

Published 11:04 14 Jul 2015 BST

Updated 16:17 7 Jun 2016 BST

Sophie White
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The release of Harper Lee's second novel, Go Set A Watchman has sparked a Twitter and Instagram reaction greater than the news that a Ghostbusters remake was in the works. Here's the commercial breakdown of the publishing phenomenon of the decade (Amazon preorders exceed that of the final Harry Potter instalment). 2 million – The initial US print run. Screen Shot 2015-07-14 at 10.48.42 70 – Countries released simultaneously. Screen Shot 2015-07-14 at 10.48.35 550 – Copies ordered by New York Public Library. Screen Shot 2015-07-14 at 10.09.23 7 – Translations available on day of publication. Screen Shot 2015-07-14 at 10.10.01 3 – Day wait for German translation. Screen Shot 2015-07-14 at 10.10.32

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