1.   As with his book advance, his earnings go to the common fund.

2.   But in fact, readers have also been subsidizing huge book advances to celebrities-of-the-month.

3.   Gingrich turned down a multimillion-dollar book advance after criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike.

4.   In the past they have suggested that the huge book advance might be in exchange for legislation that Murdoch was seeking.

5.   Last week, the Globe learned that a relative of Jordan formed the Swiss company through which that book advance was paid.

6.   Some, like Welch, who received a larger book advance than the pope, became international celebrities, thanks to fawning magazine covers and idolatrous management tomes.

7.   The immediate problem is a book advance of dubious origin that Chubais foolishly accepted.

8.   They learned about English servants and medieval weaponry and how they, too, could become famous romance novelists and earn millions in book advances and royalties.

9.   Three Hispanic writers have earned special renown, certainly achieving the so-called crossover audience that guarantees six-figure book advances and regular visits to bestseller lists.

10.   To persuade a congressman to turn his hand to literature, a book advance in seven figures is the minimum required.