The WSJ reports that recently-free journalist Laura Ling is teaming with her sister, Oprah Winfrey Show correspondent Lisa Ling, for a book proposal “hat will examine the meaning of sisterhood and journalistic ideals. The issue of Laura Ling’s captivity will be discussed, but in a larger context.” They are represented by Suzanne Gluck at William Morris Endeavor.
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Separately, USA Today has more details on the Michael Jackson coffee table book deal approved the judge overseeing the pop star’s estate. High-end publisher Kraken Opus says they had been negotiating a book deal with Jackson prior to his death and Jackson’s attorney Peter Lopez says the singer “expressed a definite desire to get on board.” The book promises “essays, illustrations and poetry, at least half of it exclusive” and the publisher is taking online pre-orders for the oversized, leather-bound volume at $165. The Official Michael Jackson Opus publishes December 7.
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