The Ghost

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by Robert Harris (Goodreads Author)

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Loved the movie and have my hardcover copy to read someday. In this book 'The Ghost', is about a writer who writes for others, who then claim the book to be their own, in their name. I've heard many popular authors utilize 'Ghost Writers' themselves, and then claim the book their own. Do you believe this to be a legit way of authorship? I understand publishing books is a business, but I'm at odds. Thoughts?
Amber Anthony If you are ever employed in any type of copywriting or Advertising copywriting, your work is always claimed by someone up the chain.

Would I write a bo…moreIf you are ever employed in any type of copywriting or Advertising copywriting, your work is always claimed by someone up the chain.

Would I write a book that someone else took the credit for? Sure, as long as I was contractually covered for my payment. I would especially ask for a note in the contract that when the noted author passes, my name would go to the top of the book(less)
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David Hambling Yes, that is very much the implication: the book was only to be published if anything happened to him. It's basically "if you are reading this, I am d…moreYes, that is very much the implication: the book was only to be published if anything happened to him. It's basically "if you are reading this, I am dead." (less)
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This is on a list of movies based on books. So what movie or tv show is based on this book?
Athelstan Roman Polanski's The Ghost Writer. Pierce Brosnan, Ewan McGregor, Tom Wilkinson. I like the film adaptation rather well. If you like this book you'll …moreRoman Polanski's The Ghost Writer. Pierce Brosnan, Ewan McGregor, Tom Wilkinson. I like the film adaptation rather well. If you like this book you'll like the movie.(less)
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Were there any weak parts of the plot?
David Hambling
Pretty much all of them. Some so bad I wanted to throw the book across the room (the bit where the deceased ghostwriter leaves a pointless 'clue' in c…more
Pretty much all of them. Some so bad I wanted to throw the book across the room (the bit where the deceased ghostwriter leaves a pointless 'clue' in chapter heading for no earthly reason)(less)
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