‘Spare’ cover.Photo: PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE
Prince Harry’s unprecedented memoirSpareis flying off shelves around the world, according to the publisher.
The Duke of Sussex’s book was released Tuesday globally, and Penguin Random House said that over 1.43 million units of the English-language edition were purchased on the first day it was available — smashing a sales record.
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Penguin Random House is now revving back up the press to meet demand, followingSpare’s first U.S. printing of two million copies.Prince Harry’s sweeping story was published in 16 languages with all print and digital formats released simultaneously, and the royal reads the book’s unabridged audio edition.
The printerdescribesthe 416-page text as a literary landmark: “For the first time,Prince Harrytells his own story, chronicling his journey with raw, unflinching honesty. A landmark publication,Spareis full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief.”
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A congratulatory statement was shared on thewebsiteof Prince Harry andMeghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation, celebrating publication day.
“A huge congratulations toPrince Harryon the release of his memoir, Spare. As your team, we are proud to stand beside you, and celebrate you as the world finally hears your story in your words. Thank you for your courage, honesty, humor, and light. You’ve inspired us all,” the message said. “With admiration, Your staff and team at Archewell and The Private Office of The Duke & Duchess of Sussex.”
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For more fromPEOPLE’s exclusive interview with Harry, check out this week’s issue, on newsstands Friday
Prince Harrycoversthis week’s issue of PEOPLE, where he spoke in an exclusive interview about why the future feels bright.
“I’m looking ahead and am optimistic for what’s to come. I have a beautiful and blessed life — one that comes with a platform, and with it responsibility that Meghan and I plan to use wisely,” he says. “I feel I am exactly where I am meant to be and exactly where we [my family] are meant to be. I don’t think I could have written this book otherwise.”
source: people.com
