31.   Two other books also deal with fashion statements.

32.   When he did, the book dealt not only with AIDS, but a life of being abused.

33.   A straight-talking book for teen-agers dealing with adultery, euthanasia, and homosexuality bested publishing phenomenon Harry Potter on Friday for a literary prize.

34.   And a book deal, perhaps?

35.   But first, he wants to negotiate movie and book deals in France.

36.   For his part, Sobhraj, wearing a blue beret and dark sunglasses, said his sojourn in France was aimed at landing film and book deals.

37.   He said the book would deal with his drug abuse, near-death experiences and promiscuity.

38.   His book deals with problems during the Somalia peacekeeping mission, including the torture-slaying of a Somali youth by Canadian soldiers.

39.   One of his first tasks upon returning will be to negotiate movie and book deals in France.

40.   Sobhraj, wearing a blue beret and dark sunglasses, said his sojourn in France was aimed at landing film and book deals.