Donald Trump published a book about the ills of America Tuesday, kicking up a media frenzy by signing copies for fans, insulting his rivals and telling voters to choose him for president, AFP reports.

"Crippled America: How to Make America Great Again," offers the everyday reader the Republican frontrunner's take on the problems facing the country and why only he can fix them.

Online bookseller Amazon flagged it as a number one new release in political science, as retailers quickly slashed sale prices for the slim volume that runs to less than 200 pages.