Largest book advance
The current largest book advance record is $65 million, held by Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, set on April 1, 2017. Last checked October 9, 2026.
$65
million
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama
- Holder
- Barack Obama and Michelle Obama
- Record
- $65 million
- Date set
- April 1, 2017
- Recognized by
- Guinness World Records
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
Sources
- guinnessworldrecords.com Largest advance for a non fiction book
- celebritynetworth.com The biggest book advances of all time
- keithapearson.co.uk The biggest book advances ever paid
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