# Bandit Book Deals A WikiLeaks Book is in the Making to Support Legal Costs By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2010-12-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wikileaks-book References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5718775/memoirs-of-a-highly-visible-man-julian-assange-signs-13m-book-deal-to-cover-legal-costs) & [213.251.145.96](http://213.251.145.96/) The cost of WikiLeaks' [legal fees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-legal) is large (to say the least), so Julian Assange is now writing a WikiLeaks book to "keep WikiLeaks afloat." With a legal bill of $770,000, the revenue received from the book will prove very useful in the site's turbulent times. Assange has many fans, but he has certainly made a lot of enemies too. Eric Holder (the US Attorney General) wants to indict him as a co-conspirator and Joe Biden has called Assange a ""hi-tech terrorist." On February 6th and 7th Julian Assange will be attending his scheduled hearing. His fate -- and WikiLeaks' fate -- is yet to be determined, but the supposed WikiLeaks book that is in the making is sure to be a hot topic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Whistleblower Literature:** Opportunity for authors and publishers to tap into the growing demand for books that expose secrets and raise awareness. - **Crowdfunding Legal Defense:** Rise of platforms that enable individuals and organizations to raise funds for legal expenses and support causes. - **Online Activism:** Increase in online platforms and campaigns advocating for digital freedom and transparency. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Publishing:** Publishers and authors can capitalize on the market demand for books related to whistleblowing and controversial figures like Julian Assange. - **Legal Services:** Opportunity for legal firms specializing in defending individuals and organizations involved in high-profile legal battles such as whistleblowing cases. - **Technology:** Tech companies can develop platforms and tools that protect the digital privacy and freedom of individuals against government surveillance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mystery Artist Graphic Novels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/his-name-is-banksy.md) - [Provocative Banned Books Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banned-books-jail.md) - [Ukraine-Supporting Cocktail Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dima-deneiga.md) - [Book-Themed Hot Sauce Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-hot-sauce-set.md) - [Banned Books Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banned-books.md) - [Iconic Premium Timepiece Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-impossible-collection.md) - [Humanitarian Game Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stand-with-ukraine.md) - [Novel-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-wallets.md) - [AI Art Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-art-book.md)