$119,327,287

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$117,291,639

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238

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238

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3,201

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Yes
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90% of profits

100% of profits on Blurb store

40% of Sales

70% or 35% of profits

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80% of profits

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100% of profits on Blurb store

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45-70% of Sales

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90% of profits

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100% of profits on Blurb store

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Up to 85% of sales by book

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40% of Sales

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70% or 35% of profits

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