The world's first self-destructing novel is being offered by James Patterson.

世界上第一部“自毁小说”问世，作者是美国作家詹姆斯·帕特森

For £200,000 one fan will get 24 hours to read his latest book before it explodes. Although the precise detail of the destruction are unclear, a SWAT team will be on hand to deal with any issues.

这本新书售价20万英镑，书迷有24小时来阅读，随后它将自我销毁。尽管“自毁”的具体细节尚不清楚，但有一支特种武器和战术部队将会处理任何突发状况。

Patterson, author of Unlucky 13 and Cross My Heart, says that as book shops are increasingly closing publishers need to be as imaginative as film companies in creating a hype around a new novel.

帕特森的作品包括《不幸的13》 Unlike the film industry's red-carpet premieres, Hollywood luminaries and huge advertising budgets, book launches with signings and readings are a more staid affair.

与电影行业的红地毯首映、好莱坞影星助阵以及巨大的广告预算不同，书籍的签售和阅读显得一成不变。

"The publishing business needs to compete," he said. "It needs to compete with movies and the Internet."

“出版业需要竞争，”他说，“需要与电影和互联网相较量。”

For £194,000 one avid reader will be flown to an undisclosed location for a meal with Patterson and will be given a copy of Private Vegas ahead of its launch at the end of the month.

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