![]() ![]() ![]() The fireproof book was a joint project by PEN, Atwood, Penguin Random House and two companies based in Toronto, where Atwood is a longtime resident: the Rethink creative agency and The Gas Company Inc., a graphic arts and bookbinding specialty studio. We hope it raises awareness and leads to reasoned discussion."īook bannings: Books are being banned from school libraries. The video of the book being torched by me and refusing to burn has now had a potential 5 billion views. "Free speech issues are being hotly debated, and PEN is a sane voice amidst all the shouting. "I'm very pleased that the one-of-a-kind Unburnable Book of 'The Handmaid's Tale' has raised so much money for PEN America," said the Canadian author in a statement. To help promote the initiative, Atwood agreed to be filmed attempting - unsuccessfully - to incinerate a prototype with a flamethrower. The 384-page book consists mainly of Cinefoil, a specially treated aluminum product, and was announced last month at PEN's annual fundraising gala. Proceeds will be donated to PEN America, which advocates for free expression worldwide. ![]() ![]() NEW YORK - A specially commissioned, unburnable edition of Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" has been auctioned for $130,000, Sotheby's announced Tuesday. Watch Video: Margaret Atwood and Elisabeth Moss on 'The Handmaid's Tale" ![]()
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