Going Rogue vs. Going Rouge
I bet you all thought there was nothing, I mean NOTHING that could get you to your local bookseller on November 17. That’s the day that Sarah Palin’s memoir Going Rogue hits the shelves, and Palin fans will overwhelm your local Barnes & Noble and Borders to snap up the 400-page tome. Well, grab your Red Bull…or should I say “Rouge Bull” and jump into the fray.
No, I’m not asking you to buy a copy of Sarah Palin’s book. You already know that I’m going to take one for the team and do that so you don’t have to. But there’s a book coming out on the very same day that might hold more appeal.
To anticipate your next question, no this is not a joke, or some fabulous Photoshop creation by the Mudflats Art Department (flyinureye). It is in fact the real cover and the real title of a real book that will be in bookstores on November 17, also too.
Going Rouge is compiled by Richard Kim and Betsy Reed, two top editors of the left-leaning weekly The Nation, and includes essays by Nation regulars like Katrina vanden Heuvel, Naomi Klein, and Katha Pollitt. It’s the first release from OR Books, a fledgling outfit founded earlier this year by publishing veterans John Oakes and Colin Robinson that “embraces progressive change in politics, culture and the way we do business,” according to its website.
But wait, there’s more! In addition to those listed above, Mudflatters will be able to enjoy essays by Max Blumenthal, Shannyn Moore, and yes,…. yours truly! I was quite honored to be asked to write a piece for the book.
And no worries about the little ones feeling left out of the festivities. On that very same day you can pick up a copy of a kid’s version of Going Rouge!
The sample pages on the book’s promotional website fall clearly into the realm of political satire, including a coloring page with lipsticks and pigs (naturally) and a caricature of Palin in fishing overalls and possible “fishing gear”: a gun, a saw, an ax, and a bomb.
So, get ready for some combat shopping on November 17! Whichever side of the political spectrum you inhabit, there’s something in bookstores for you!
Too funny. Does the coloring book come with 64 crayons, 32 of which are red?
BRILLIANT!!!
Freaking hilarious, I am getting a copy of Going Rouge.
AKM – thanks for taking one for the team! You rock – and can’t wait for your book reviews of Rogue!
Where can I buy Going Rouge? I just checked Amazon & it’s not listed, although “Going Rogue” is now only $9 (not that I’ll ever give Queen Sarah a dime of my money)!
As soon as it is listed, I’ll put it up in the Mudflats Amazon Shop and stick a link in the sidebar. If anyone notices it before I do, send me an email! Thanks! AKM
Now, won’t it be precious if Going Rouge outsells Going Rogue, at least at hard copy retailers?
I can just see the book reviews side by side in the local papers.
Priceless.
Can’t wait for Going Rouge! However …… doesn’t the Keatley cover photo have some sort of copyright protection or something? Unless the publishers purchased the rights to this photo from the photographer?
Now, these are books I will buy. Brilliant…yes!
Wow, did anyone read the comments in the link above: “Going Rouge is compiled by Richard Kim and Betsy Reed”.
I just clicked on that link and a lot of palinbots are on there already…saying that Palin has a better track record than President Obama. Huh? They are saying she is more qualified, he hasn’t done anything, he copied his book from Rev. Wright’s sermon’s (another huh?).
Guess these people don’t understand the concept of advanced degrees, United States Senate and President of the United States. Sheesh. dumb, dumb, dumb.
Maybe that’s what swine flu does to some brains.
Palin will do anything for money.
She quits – quits! – her job as a United States Governor to pimp out her book on TV with her “enemies” simply to make money for herself.
Palin is a freakin’ joke. Have you no shame “Governor”?
OMG, wonkette has the thread up about going rouge. They are so tasteless and hysterically funny. I often laugh out loud at the comments. They’re suggesting going to barnes and nobel on the 17th and switching the book covers. Since many palinistas don’t read they’re thinking many will buy the wrong book and ask winkey to sign it, lol. I’m wondering if going rouge will hold it’s value and not drop down to dollar store bin prices before it’s release as going rogue has. I needed a laugh after getting so ticked off at oprah. I’m noticing on the internets that my thoughts about winkey and balloon boy’s dad seeming like kindred spirits is catching on. You know use your kids to promote yourself and all.
they need to get that up on amazon. i just went to check it out and possibly reserve a copy and it switched me to palin’s book. complete with an add for glenn beck’s drivel.
It’s not likely, but my lil heart is wishing that Oprah would hold up Going ROUGE on the day of SP’s “interview”… instead of THE OTHER ONE…
I found this info earlier in the day and went straight over to read the article and comments on EW…
the Plainbots are out in force… and waaaaay off point… as Trisha noted…
it’s hilarious to watch that anthill work alive with their crazy poison… too bad there isn’t some ant bait to quiet that mound of poisonous creatures…
I sure hope the publisher of the REAL story , Going Rouge, will be able to get an advanced copy of the Book over to the Oprah Studios so they can compare notes to the fiction Book Sarah put out. And if you email Oprah…. make sure to tell them to look for this new Edition.
Also keep telling them to use AKM and Mudflats as a resource for fact-checking.
I’m sure AKM will wait until after the 17th when the book comes out to post her ‘ story ‘ or contribution to the book. This will be like an early Christmas surprise as to what is ‘ in the package ‘. Shannyns too.
Has Rachel called for you to be on to discuss your book contribution yet….?
Should we be calling her to ask maybe? It’s not like you are strangers anymore.
The photos are different but I’ll bet her publishers try to sue for copyright infringement because of similarity of looks.
I can’t imagine the confusion will be good for sales. I bet many of her fans won’t even notice the difference between rogue and rouge unless they look at the subtitle.
It’s selling for $9.00??
JC:
that is an hysterical idea, unfortunately not viable… GOING ROUGE is a paper back, so it won’t have a dust jacket…. but it’s a good thought…
and I believe folks that the book is only available through OR Books… it’s self published, so wouldn’t be on any major booksellers shelf or websites until after it’s launch date… I think….
go to EW.com… and check it out….
Here’s a link to the publishers of “Going Rough”. Says the book will be available only through them with a print version as well as e-book. Yay!
http://orbooks.com/
When I posted about this early today I was thinking that I would probably pick up a copy but was wishing they would’ve asked some of the Alaska bloggers to contribute. I am THRILLED the hear that will be the case! Can’t wait!
(wouldn’t it be fun if Oprah had the great idea of inviting Shannyn and AKM to join in the interview on the 17th?/ ha!!!)
haha!!! Sorry – not, “Going Rough” but “Going Rouge”
ha….
“The photos are different but I’ll bet her publishers try to sue for copyright infringement because of similarity of looks.” Exactly, JWA. You stated it so much better than I did. Although I do like the idea of the ‘Bots being mislead into purchasing this book. They might actually LEARN something about their goddess.
BG, it will be Rough Going if I have to read Going Rogue…
CrabbyPatty:
I don’t think that’s a Keatley shot… looks more like Getty or AP… which can be purchased for use… if the publisher didn’t take it, it would have to pay for usage rights from anyone else… I feel reasonably sure they paid their dues for the photo, otherwise they’d be slam dunked by someone right off the bat…
it’s a hoot, I can’t wait to read it… I am a Naomi Klein fan, not to mention our dear AKM….
the coloring book is available at:
http://www.goingrouge.net/
AKM-congratulations! How could this book not have a piece by you?
We need to be sure this book makes it to #1 and sells way more than Sarah Palin’s I’m definitely getting – just for the bookcover alone it’s worth it, it’s hilarious
Ho ho ho, Awesome! Thank you!
jwa – you took the words right out of my mouth….I can just picture people racing in and picking up the wrong book. Some might not even know for over a month, if it is a gift. (sinister grin)
Can you just envision all the folks unwrapping what they think is actually Sarah’s tome on Christmas only to find “Going Rouge”?
Now, those would be videos worth watching!!
What a lovely surprise to hear of this book. I can’t wait for Olbermann or Maddow tonight – just in case they give it a mention.
It should be interesting down here in Texas. Supposedly, Palin is supposed to come down and pal around with Perry for his reelection run.
12 jc in co Says:
October 21st, 2009 at 11:10 AM
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Speaking about ‘ switching the covers ‘… the alternative Book I believe was going to be in paperback if I am not mistaken so it wouldn’t have a cover.
Once these book signings start though… it would still be funny to have some Mudflatters take the alternative book to a signing and ask her to sign it.
It might go right over her head and she might not notice.
I mean after all… she did talk on the phone with President of France Sarkozy.
The reaction on a Video tape would be priceless…. posted on YouTube. I’m thinking of Jon Stewarts reporter in the field who does those interviews. He came to Alaska for the Quitters resignation picnic.
And would this signed Alternative book have a market on E Bay…?
Bidders like Mr. Morris, ( from the dinner auction ) Steven Colbert or Geoffrey Dunn…
While there…just ask her to autograph that ” Conservative Women Leaders of the GOP Calendar” under HER Month.
Great news AKM. We will certain assist in helping you get plentiful royalties from your piece of the book. Maybe we will be the more boisterous line at Barnes & Noble on 11/17; pushing, shoving people out of our way to buy “Going Rouge.” P.S. Read Andrew Halcro today: there is apparently another book on the horizon!
Zoot Alors!
We hav an embarrassment of books, and THIS one will be a doozy!!!
Check it out
http://www.andrewhalcro.com/the_hatchet_man_cometh_franks_tell_all
Along with his deleted emails and his recorded phone call released during the Troopergate scandal, which showed him pressuring a State Trooper officer to help get Palin’s former brother-in-law fired, his behavior raised questions about just how much the governor knew about Bailey’s dirty work.
Can’t wait.
p.s. What’s happened to Megamouth Stapletongue?, has she confirmed Oprah etc., or is she under Palin’s famous bus?
http://features.csmonitor.com/books/2009/10/21/wait-a-minute-is-sarah-palin-going-rogue-–-or-going-rouge/
From the Christian Science Monitor–about Going Rouge
http://orbooks.com/
PRE-ORDER NOW!
All orders before November 17, 2009, get a 10% discount.
Ebook: $10 (Mobi, PDF, ePub)
Paperback: $16
Print + Ebook: $20
Available only from OR Books.
The only way I’ve been able to tolerate this nutcase is by laughing at her; the same way I dealt with W for eight years. Thank heavens for all these clever people who keep us laughing, you are truly life savers!
Here’s my bet: People will go Christmas/Hanukkah/whatever shopping for their favorite Republican relation or friend. The bookstore will be out of Palin’s “legitimate” book and people will grab up the other one, Going Rouge, thinking it is a fine substitute, since it has her picture on the front and all.
Let the hilarity ensue.
Likely half of Palin’s supporters will buy the incorrect book.
“Going Rough” – the book where hapless readers share their survival stories after picking up a copy of Palin’s memoir only to be consigned to grammatical hell.
BuffaloGirl – you crack me up!
Ooooh this is delicious! I’ll definitely buy this. Even at full price it’s worth it– if it sells well it’s reasonable to think that it may encourage others to follow suit. Actually, since imitation is the highest form of flattery a SarahSecretKeeper would be complimenting her if they stepped on and over her for $$$$$!
Christmas has come early. Oh happy days
To whomever suggested switching the book covers: the good one is in paperback and will not have a cover.
That said, I am in line for Going Rouge!
@Bakers Dozen
I was just over at your link for csmonitor. Ouch! Some of those comments about Sarah are harsh…”My dog is smarter than Palin, and my dog has been dead for 10 years”…
I’m still laughing.
AKM,
Will your contribution be a new essay or something we’ve already read (updated perhaps)?
Love it! “Going Rouge” “An American Nightmare” hilarious.
As a few people noted earlier… the story today on Andrew Halcro’s blog is about someone in Sarah’s ‘ Inner Circle ‘ ( Frank Bailey ) who is willing to spill some of the details from the inside. I’ll bet his Book story contradicts what Sarah wrote. Will Meg and Sarah be calling him a ” liar & an opportunist” as well..?
FleaBag better stay by the phone… Sarah maybe calling soon.
And once people in Wasilla and Alaska see what Bailey writes… will that be encouragement for them to want to ‘ tell ‘ some part of the REAL story as well.
I guess not everyones lips are sealed anymore…. at least not tightly.
We can only hope Bailey’s comes out soon while people are still fawning over Sarah’s book.
Would it add demerits to karma to go to a Palin booksigning with a “Going Rouge” book dressed in a “Going Rogue” bookcover? ( betcha that would send ebay in to a tizzy, eh? )
You are in very impressive company, AKM. Congratulations!
Oh, AKM… congratulations! But I can’t say I envy you. Having to write only a single essay… how will you choose what topic to cover?
It must be like letting a kid into the world’s biggest candy store, but letting them choose only one thing!
(*Evil thoughts a-brewing now!*)
There’s been talk of specially-made ‘free bookmarks’
for tucking into $P’s book… how much harder would it be to print out a fun new dust jacket?
Just sayin’….
“Tell all” book —-NOT! Frank Bailey says that Palin is helping him with his book. That means all their lies will be in synch. Bailey is still a loyalist to the Quitter – don’t count on any interesting revelations from him.
I predict Going Rouge/the coloring book will beat sales of the others.
at the csm link above, new comment in response to those whining about “Going Rouge”:
“hey! it’s all about capitalism and free markets and job creation and our freedoms like free speech that our troops are fighting for!”
justa
its all about shoring up the economy.
It seems we will all have alot of reading to do.
Congrats AKM and Shannyn on being published. You deserve it.
Ma culerin creyirons is wermin up!
Going Rouge can be ordered at:
http://www.orbooks.com/
10% off for early orders!
Cheers.
The sillies over at the team site are going nuts with this and the biggest concern is that they will buy the wrong book! They are being tricked by these eveeeeel people who are making fun of thier dear Sarah. One commenter actually had the nerve to say if they were stupid enough to buy the wrong book then they deserve it. I predict that commenter will be thrown off TS in 1….2……3 POOF!
Bought the Book!
“Going Rouge: An American Nightmare”…..so appropriate.
I won’t spend a dime on Palin’s trumped-up twaddle but I will definitely buy this book.
I must say…the cover of the Rouge book looks much classier than the one on the Rogue book.
Truly, side by side, there is NO comparison; the Rouge is well thought out and aesthetically pleasing, the Rogue is just thrown together and dumpy. I have no doubt the contents of each will be an accurate reflection of their respective covers. beth.
(I bet her Sarahness is somewhere pitching a hissy-fit that the Rouge’s photo DOESN”T look like something the cat just dragged in. Out of the rain; old and scraggly and bedraggled. And not very inspiring. And rather, all things considered, downright ugly. Also, too.
Geeze, Louise ~ what in the world was she thinking in OKing that photo for her book? Of all the zillions of pics she’s had taken of her, could she have possibly found one more frumpy and cheap-looking? If she were even a semi-intelligent lass, she’d have realized how ‘rode hard and put up wet’ she comes off in the Rogue pic… )
Fabulous and you go, AKM!! Love it and must get my hands on a copy of Going Rouge. Must be wearing some rouge à levres pitbull style while I’m reading it, too. But I am so curious about what she could possibly have to say in her 400 page tome! What kind of story did she weave?
Fox news ( Brett Bair )is on YouTube warning people to not be confused
with this 2nd book which is out there.
I guess reading the cover…. would be too difficult for some. It is a book though. You are supposed to read it… not just look at the ‘ purty pictures’.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6yozAqeaoo&feature=player_embedded
Priceless, simply priceless. *uncontrolled laughter*
Oh lord, that coloring book is funny!! What great Christmas gifts.
Ordered it last night and can hardly wait to read. May have to send it as Xmas presents also! So great that AKM and Shannyn are in it. AKM, you are a hero for reading the 400 page tome of evil!
Yes, AKM is a brave soul for reading the tome. My “thing” is, I don’t think I would have the stomach to touch anything with Palin’s picture on it.
“Going Rouge” discussed in Publisher’s Weekly:
http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6703382.html?nid=2286&rid=##CustomerId##&source=title
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2009/10/palin_parody_going_rouge_fair.html
from npr.
Huffington Post has a bit about the two books up on its site. “Going Rouge”: Nation Editors Mock Palin With Book Of Their Own : http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/22/going-rouge-ithe-nationi_n_330682.html
Of the Rouge book, “The most honest, revealing account of the Palin story to appear this fall? You betcha!” beth.
Shouldn’t that be “fishin’ gear”?
I truly sympathize with the proprietor of this fine web site for volunteering to read Sarah Palin’s “book.” If I lived closer to the Great State of Alaska, I would gladly purchase a bottle of 18-year-old Scotch to dull the pain, but instead, I will sip said Scotch while reading your review.
“Going Rouge” is going to be a significant stocking stuffer for my friends. The real book? Eh, not so much. I’ll wait for the movie, lol.
The “Going Rouge” is absolutely the funniest take off we could have hoped for.
Sarah must be climbing the walls, calling lawyers from here to Hong Kong to find one that can “shut that damn thing down, sue their asses and take everything they own”….or else, what?
“but…but…they used my picture…”.
Gee Sarah, who knew that entering the public domain would open you up to all kinds of unflattering coverage? tsk tsk