[exit82]

That is correct.

I picture I have in my mind is Oprrah shouting “And YOU get a book! And YOU get a book! And YOU get a book!”

A book deal is the most refined way of giving someone a kickback.

This trick has been used for decades.

[gubamyster]

A book deal is the most refined way of giving someone a kickback.

Closely followed by Watercolor-impression artist.