

Cheating the New York Times Best Seller list
Dec 14, 2023
Explore the origins and manipulation of the New York Times Best Seller list, including tactics used by authors. Learn about the power and prestige of being a best-selling author and the undisclosed method of calculation. Discover the controversial rise of 'Handbook for Models' to the top of the list and the aftermath of the controversy. Delve into the fascination with cheating the bestseller list and stories of individuals who have found loopholes.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Mystery of the New York Times' Bestseller List
02:26 • 9min
Manipulating Bestseller List
11:49 • 3min
Manipulating Best Seller Lists and Extreme Books
14:43 • 2min
The Journey of Handbook for Mortals
16:52 • 4min
Controversial Rise of 'Handbook for Models'
21:12 • 15min
Cheating the Bestseller List
36:23 • 4min