Thomas, Scalia Report Big Book Earnings In 2008

MARK SHERMAN

WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Clarence Thomas took in more than $300,000 in royalties for his autobiography last year, far more than he earned as a member of the Supreme Court. Justice Antonin Scalia received nearly $100,000 for his new book.

Thomas now has made roughly $1.5 million from "My Grandfather's Son," the 2007 book that traces his rise to the court from his roots in rural Georgia.

Scalia is the co-author of "Making Your Case," a book on legal advocacy that was published last year. ...