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Post by thunderstormbooks on Dec 8, 2010 5:58:42 GMT -6
Larry brought up a great thread topic. One that requires thought and exemplifies positivity.
This one is for things that suck. Or suck big time. Or suck complete ass.
My vote: Flip books. I freaking hate them with a passion.
Paul
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Post by sdkdmd on Dec 8, 2010 16:53:20 GMT -6
Lettered editions that have no addition fiction.
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Post by markgunnells on Dec 8, 2010 19:12:05 GMT -6
Larry brought up a great thread topic. One that requires thought and exemplifies positivity. This one is for things that suck. Or suck big time. Or suck complete ass. My vote: Flip books. I freaking hate them with a passion. Paul Oh, hell, and my upcoming book WHISONANT is a flip book, a different novella on either side.  |
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Post by kresby on Dec 8, 2010 20:48:08 GMT -6
Lettered editions that have no addition fiction. This is a biggie for me too but the lack of it is difficult although possible to be made up for. |
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Post by ausleigh on Dec 8, 2010 20:53:52 GMT -6
I actually think a flipbook is a good way of introducing two stories into the one book, as long as it is done right.
Having additional content in a lettered/deluxe is a huge bonus for me. It's getting to the point where I am going to have to justify buying deluxe books, and just having the packaging done differently may no longer be enough.
But then again, I've been talking about cutting back for years, and haven't managed it yet!
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Post by bookie on Dec 9, 2010 11:19:04 GMT -6
Lettered editions that are not significantly different than the numbered edition other than the limitation.
Flimsy or too tight slipcases drives me insane. eg. PS publishing - try pulling out The Colorado Kid without damaged the jacket - arghh!
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Post by sdkdmd on Dec 9, 2010 17:47:15 GMT -6
But then again, I've been talking about cutting back for years, and haven't managed it yet! We know! We see your Latest Treasure list. |
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Post by jwar on Dec 9, 2010 20:24:58 GMT -6
I agree with the Lettered Editions. But a lot of times I feel there should be more than even a bonus story in the Lettered, especially when it's one that's high dollar. Love art in the Lettered editions. Get irritated when it's not included. Makes the book feel like an over priced limited. That's just my opinion. Oh and I HATE slipcovers on Lettered editions. HATE them.
Also it irritates the shit out of me when a book is cheaply done and poorly done like Empty Mile by Mathew Stokoe.
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Post by ausleigh on Dec 9, 2010 20:31:43 GMT -6
But then again, I've been talking about cutting back for years, and haven't managed it yet! We know! We see your Latest Treasure list. Too true. LOL. |
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Post by bloodlettingpress on Dec 9, 2010 21:01:04 GMT -6
This is good stuff especially the bonus material. For me lettered editions are about the aesthetics of the book, leather bound, traycased, special endpapers etc. I never really cared for a 5,000 word special afterword or quickie short story bonus, I can find most of that for free on the authors website or get for $1.99 in an ebook. But, I seem to be in the minority so I'll look into the bonus material in the future.
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Post by thunderstormbooks on Dec 10, 2010 6:52:17 GMT -6
This is good stuff especially the bonus material. For me lettered editions are about the aesthetics of the book, leather bound, traycased, special endpapers etc. I never really cared for a 5,000 word special afterword or quickie short story bonus, I can find most of that for free on the authors website or get for $1.99 in an ebook. But, I seem to be in the minority so I'll look into the bonus material in the future. I agree with you. |
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Post by ausleigh on Dec 10, 2010 16:52:39 GMT -6
This is good stuff especially the bonus material. For me lettered editions are about the aesthetics of the book, leather bound, traycased, special endpapers etc. I never really cared for a 5,000 word special afterword or quickie short story bonus, I can find most of that for free on the authors website or get for $1.99 in an ebook. But, I seem to be in the minority so I'll look into the bonus material in the future. I think additional material can mean more than just fiction. Different (additional) artwork, for one. But it could be said that the luxury binding is additional 'art'  If some things at work that are in progress actually do happen, then I'll probably be able to stop wondering what cut backs I need to make, so for me, it becomes a moot point. |
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Post by sdkdmd on Dec 26, 2010 10:51:18 GMT -6
This is good stuff especially the bonus material. For me lettered editions are about the aesthetics of the book, leather bound, traycased, special endpapers etc. I never really cared for a 5,000 word special afterword or quickie short story bonus, I can find most of that for free on the authors website or get for $1.99 in an ebook. But, I seem to be in the minority so I'll look into the bonus material in the future. I agree with you. For me, all the aesthetics go without saying. I'm also not a fan of the bonus intro or afterword, but I do consider the extra fiction as a nice bonus for the lettered edition, especially when it relates to the main story. |
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Post by mistercrowley on Jul 18, 2011 15:08:26 GMT -6
Dark Regions Press drives me batshit crazy when they list deluxe editions of a book for twice the price of the limited and yet the only extra on it is the slipcase. That makes no frigging sense. I remember they used to include bonus stories and content but suddenly all that stopped with no explanation. Pretty bindings are nice but if the content is the same I'll stick with the paperback and save myself some cash.
Jim
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