When Michael Wolff has to write headlines for a living. So far his latest book is a flop:
But Wolff’s often-funny and biting look at the media has run up disappointing sales, showing readers may be less curious about the media than many in the media would like to think. According to Nielsen Bookscan, which tracks about 70% of the retail market, including Barnes & Noble and many independent stores, the book sold 1,600 copies between publication early last month and Sunday.
With New York Magazine’s fate up for grabs we can only surmise it’s a matter of time till he has to get a real job, and given that he’s pissed off just about everybody in the New York mediaverse at least six times (and has a $500k advance to pay off), I’m guessing he’ll be shopping for fallback careers any time now.