Patrick Wensink (born 1979) is an American author.
His novel Broken Piano for PresidentBroken Piano for President Official Website received increased publicity when the whiskey company Jack Daniel's Properties (a subsidiary of Brown–Forman) sent a politely worded cease-and-desist letter to the author asking that he change the design of his book cover, which closely resembled the label on Jack Daniel's whiskey.Jack Daniel's Classy Book Cover Cease-And-Desist Letter For Patrick Wensink's 'Broken Piano For President' Huffington Post July 23, 2012 However, the whiskey company said it could be done upon the book's next reprinting and it would compensate the author if he chose to comply during the current run.
The controversy propelled Broken Piano for President to the #6 bestseller position and the #1 positions for satires on Amazon.com.Broken Piano for President: #1 Satire, #6 Bestseller at Amazon (Updated), Lazy Fascist Press, July 24, 2012 In an article on Huffington Post, Wensink used this experience as a model for how books can gain publicity.The Secret to Book Publicity Peter Wensink, The Huffington Post, August 1, 2012
His other books include Sex Dungeon for Sale! and Black Hole Blues.
References
External links Patrick Wensink Official Website Chicago Center for Literacy and Photography Review of Broken Piano for President Patrick Wensink celebrates book The Courier Journal May 31, 2012 Interview with Patrick Wensink Review of Broken Piano for President The Fanzine April 5, 2012