With $20 million in earnings, almost all of it from sales of her “Hunger Games” books, Collins didn't quite make the most recent edition of the FORBES Celebrity 100. But that was only because she had yet to see her full portion of the proceeds from the first “Hunger Games” film.

Who is the richest author of all time?

British author Joanne Rowling, also known as J.K. Rowling, is the richest author in the world with a net worth of $1 billion. Rowling is the author of the hit children's fantasy series “Harry Potter.” The seven-volume series sold over 600 million copies and has been translated into 84 languages.

How much has The Hunger Games sold?

By their own merit, The Hunger Games books have sold over 100 million copies worldwide and are translated into 54 languages. The companion films have earned more than $3 billion.

How many books has Suzanne Collins sold?

Her books have sold over 100 million copies worldwide.

How long did it take Suzanne Collins to write The Hunger Games?

We don't know the turnaround from when the novel was accepted for publication and how long it took to be released, but based on those release years, I'd assume it took her no more than a year to write, plus however many edits she went through with it.

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How much did the author of Hunger Games make?

2 with $91 million, had been the highest-paid author for many years running before being dethroned by James; and Suzanne Collins, who ranked No. 3 and made $55 million in part thanks to her Hunger Games sensation.

How old was Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games?

Many actresses auditioned for the role of Katniss before Lawrence, fresh off of her first Oscar nomination for Winter's Bone, was chosen. When she landed the coveted part, she was 20 years old.

How much money did The Hunger Games trilogy make?

The Hunger Games is the 21st-highest-grossing film franchise of all time, having grossed over US$3.10 billion worldwide after a prequel film, titled The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, based on the novel, was released on November 17, 2023.

What is the most sold book in the world?

What is Suzanne Collins best-selling book?

The Hunger Games was on The New York Times Best Seller list for more than 60 weeks in a row.

How much did Jennifer Lawrence make from Hunger Games?

Jennifer Lawrence Made $50.5 Million For The Hunger Games Movies.

How much did Woody Harrelson make Hunger Games?

With that in mind, Harrelson probably made around $5 million for portraying Haymitch in the first Hunger Games movie. Once the franchise really took off, it's conceivable that he could have started earning closer to $10-15 million.

Where was Hunger Games filmed?

In fact, the first Hunger Games movie was shot entirely in North Carolina, in towns like Asheville, Barnardsville, Black Mountain, Cedar Mountain, Charlotte, Concord, Hildebran, and Shelby. The filmmakers used abandoned North Carolina towns as the backdrop for the rural District 12, which was known for its coal.

Who is the only billionaire author?

In 2004, Forbes named Rowling "the first billion-dollar author".

Who is the #1 best selling author in the world?

Agatha Christie is acknowledged as the all time best-selling fiction author. It is estimated that she has sold over 2 billion copies of her books. Her book sales are only exceeded by The Bible and the works of William Shakespeare.

Who is the youngest bestselling author?

Paolini, who holds the Guinness World Record for the youngest bestselling series author (an accolade he earned at 19), was homeschooled, and began writing Eragon at the age of 15. He self-published the novel in 2002 at 18.

Has any book sold a billion copies?

According to Guinness World Records as of 1995, the Bible is the best selling book of all time with an estimated 5 billion copies sold and distributed.

What is the #1 most read book?

The Holy Bible is the most read book in the world. In the past 50 years, the Bible has sold over 3.9 billion copies.

What is the fastest selling book of all time?

“Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows” — the final novel of J.K. Rowling's series — currently holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest selling book of all time after it sold 8.3 million copies — or 345,833 books per hour — when it was released in July 2007.

Did Twilight or Hunger Games make more money?

In the end, the Twilight (3.3B) came out on top Worldwide compared to the Hunger Games (2.9B). But anyway, I'm wondering: How come The Hunger Games did better at the domestic box office compared to the Twilight saga?

Who was almost cast as Katniss?

Who almost played Peeta?

Evan Peters as Peeta

Evan Peters was reportedly up for the role of Peeta, which went to Hutcherson. Though he didn't star opposite Lawrence as the District 12 tribute, he did act alongside her in the X-Men films.

How much older is Gale than Katniss?

Answer and Explanation: Gale is eighteen in The Hunger Games, two years older than Katniss. Since the citizens of the Districts cannot be selected after they turn nineteen, this is the last year when Gale can be chosen as a Tribute.