Authors Team up for Tsunami Book

Posted on March 3, 2005

Some bestselling authors have contributed to a new book, called New Beginnings, that will aid victims of the Tsunami that struck Southeast Asia. The the book includes first chapters of 16 authors' forthcoming books. Authors in the book include Stephen King, Helen Fielding, Margaret Atwood, Scott Turow, Maeve Binchy and Ian McEwan. Project director Jonny Geller told the BBC, "To glimpse the opening chapter of your favourite author's new work before it is published will be an unprecedented experience for their fans." The release of the book coincides with World Book Day. All proceeds from the sale of the book will go to the Indian Ocean tsunami earthquake charities.