A candid talk with 'The Lost Symbol' - Initial Printing 5.6 million copies

Wed, 4 Aug 2021 11:27:07 GMT

The Lost Symbol is on top of the world. With an initial printing of 5.6 million copies, it has a shot at being one of the most popular adult novels ever. So it was a surprise when, arriving at its Chicago hotel room for our interview, we found it staring out the window, paying no attention to the bottle of Champagne and tray of appetizers laid out before it on room-service linen.