book deal

Noun

 * 1) An agreement between a publisher and an author, by which the author agrees to write a certain number of books to be published by the publisher.
 * 2) An agreement between a publisher and one or more individuals to permit the publisher to publish a book, typically written by a different author, about events in the life of the individuals.
 * 1) An agreement between a publisher and one or more individuals to permit the publisher to publish a book, typically written by a different author, about events in the life of the individuals.
 * 1) An agreement between a publisher and one or more individuals to permit the publisher to publish a book, typically written by a different author, about events in the life of the individuals.