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BattleMaster => BattleMaster Expansions => Topic started by: Tom on January 31, 2012, 02:25:49 PM
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I'm working with Createspace to get an actual paperback book of Beyond the Blight published.
Based on sales numbers from the e-book (abysmal, to be honest), I've decided that this is basically a collectors item, so it will be 70 pages, colour print, I've designed a new high-resolution version of the BM logo and the cover artwork specifically for it, but it will be $12.95 - which I totally agree is rather expensive for a slim book. But as discussed in the other topics, getting something printed in low volume at all is not easy at all.
I'll let you know when it's available. You should be able to order it from amazon.com world-wide, or through the createspace store. If you want to support the game, order via the later, as I get almost no royalties from the former (else I would've had to make it even more expensive).
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What about book signings?
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What about book signings?
I think for this to work you are going to need to post your book to Tom and have it posted back. These sorts of small order publishing runs usually go straight from the publisher to you. Part of the advantage is the vendor, in this case Tom, doesn't have to deal with keeping stock and posting stuff out himself.
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Exactly. The problem is that I never see the copy you get. Now if you somehow manage to bring it to me, I will be happy to sign it.
In other news, I have just ordered the proof review copy. Once I've seen that and found it to be adequate, printing can commence.
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So if I send it to Tom (In Germany...Hm, it might actually be cheaper to just place the order to his address instead of delivering it to me, and then packaging it again to him...) and send a note saying "It's me, please sign it" with a return address, it'll work?
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So if I send it to Tom (In Germany...Hm, it might actually be cheaper to just place the order to his address instead of delivering it to me, and then packaging it again to him...) and send a note saying "It's me, please sign it" with a return address, it'll work?
You might want to include return postage. How much does it cost to post a 70 page book?
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You might want to include return postage. How much does it cost to post a 70 page book?
You might not want to do this. The shipping from the US to me for the proof copy is anywhere between $6 and $20, depending on how quickly I want it (fortunately, as it's my first book, they give me free shipping). The cheaper options can take 4-8 weeks for delivery. So if a signature is worth either $40 (both ways) and 2 weeks waiting, or $12 and 2-4 months of waiting, then... uh, I don't know... I've vastly underestimated how much I can ask? :-)
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You might not want to do this. The shipping from the US to me for the proof copy is anywhere between $6 and $20, depending on how quickly I want it (fortunately, as it's my first book, they give me free shipping). The cheaper options can take 4-8 weeks for delivery. So if a signature is worth either $40 (both ways) and 2 weeks waiting, or $12 and 2-4 months of waiting, then... uh, I don't know... I've vastly underestimated how much I can ask? :-)
Conversely though, if he sends you the book without return postage, he might not get it back.
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Well I figured it would be an incentive, since my dreams for a daimon action figure are probably not gonna happen.
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Well I figured it would be an incentive, since my dreams for a daimon action figure are probably not gonna happen.
I don't know, the company that made the Steve Jobs action figure might be up for it.
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It is here!
(http://lemuria.org/%7Etom/BtB-proof.jpg)
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I'm working with Createspace to get an actual paperback book of Beyond the Blight published.
Will get my order in as soon as I have a permenant address (read: next week)!
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Will get my order in as soon as I have a permenant address (read: next week)!
It'll probably take a bit longer than that - I found a few minor issues with the proof so I need to update it and probably need to order a new proof. Since shipping quickly is incredibly expensive, I will order a slower shipping option. I took the rapid delivery this time because on the 1st proof they pay it for you.
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Updated Status:
I have fixed the issues I found, updated the file and have ordered the next proof. Unfortunately, due to the US-Europe thing, shipping fees, etc. etc. this one will take quite a bit longer - it's expected to be here by late March(!).
And, I would like to say "thank you" to everyone who bought the e-book version. You have made this paperback version possible, due to the costs that the proofing process incurs.
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... Including the book it'd be about $50 to get it to Germany and back in a few weeks. I could actually afford that.
Seriously though, if we sent one with return shipping, would you actually sign it and send it back?
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... Including the book it'd be about $50 to get it to Germany and back in a few weeks. I could actually afford that.
Seriously though, if we sent one with return shipping, would you actually sign it and send it back?
I'd consider you crazy. But what else would I do? Keep it?
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I'd consider you crazy. But what else would I do? Keep it?
Well you never know how much a signed copy could be worth... :)
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I'm surprised. Might be worth it collecting how many people are interested. Maybe a bulk thing would be cheaper.
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It is here!
(http://lemuria.org/%7Etom/BtB-proof.jpg)
ok its cute..........who do i have to kill to get one?
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ok its cute..........who do i have to kill to get one?
Someone with a couple bucks. It'll be on sale as soon as I am through the proofing process.
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I'm surprised. Might be worth it collecting how many people are interested. Maybe a bulk thing would be cheaper.
Might be cheaper to do a book tour :)
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I'd consider you crazy. But what else would I do? Keep it?
I knew a long time ago I was. :)
Do you accept the US Dollar for your return fee?
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Do you accept the US Dollar for your return fee?
Not in cash. Cash exchange rates are abysmal for small amounts. But PayPal, etc. will convert automatically.
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It is finally here!
(http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL110_&ASIN=1470003090&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=freeevery-20&ServiceVersion=20070822) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1470003090/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=freeevery-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1470003090)
Click on the image to go to the Amazon page where you can order the paperback version of Beyond the Blight.
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Only in the US store or will others be getting added? (don't want to order it from there only to find it appears shortly afterwards in a closer one with lower postage!)
More people should post reviews as well!
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Only in the US store or will others be getting added? (don't want to order it from there only to find it appears shortly afterwards in a closer one with lower postage!)
No, I am afraid the paperback will only be in the US store, unless Amazon automatically lists it in others as well. Check out your local store and search for it.
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Comparing the price to the books i usually buy, Beyond is considerably accessible, once i have it on my bookshelf i twill last for years, cant wait to have it, but for now.....
(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/7799/beyondb.png)
Thank you Tom!
Someone with a couple bucks. It'll be on sale as soon as I am through the proofing process.
Sorry didn't needed it! ;D
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Sadly the paperback only seems to be on Amazon.com. But still seems worth it for us Europeans to buy! looking forward to it.
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Will buy it after I get ME3 next week. So in a paycheck or two.
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Sadly the paperback only seems to be on Amazon.com. But still seems worth it for us Europeans to buy! looking forward to it.
Yes, sadly.
The problem is that as a physical item it needs to be printed somewhere. And createspace (the service I use for the paperback) is still localized. I've already written to them and told them how much I'd love it if they would branch out to at least Europe.
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Hopefully if a few from Europe to buy it (as they have already from the comments here) if will encourage them to make it available more easily for everyone.
Just ordered mine (with the extra justification that I had to get a couple of other books from the States as well as it was cheaper to get it from there (including postage) than it was to get them anywhere here! Crazy (but the 6 books of Zelazny's short stories are something that I must have...))
now to wait the 18-32 days for delivery...
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Ordered!
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Just bought the iBooks version! Reading now.
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Feeling slightly guilty it took so long, but ordered. Also, Tom, check your email please, I was actually serious about sending it to you to get it signed.
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Hm, why does the paperback edition only have one review? I know more people bought it. Shame on you. :-)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1470003090/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=freeevery-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1470003090
go there, write a review :-)
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there is one on the amazon.co.uk site as well... :)