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Post by Martin Thoene » Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:52 pm

Jim Powers wrote:By the way, how does it finally feel to hold and read the fruits of our labor?
It feels like it was worth all that effort Jim. Mainly, I feel really priviledged to have worked with such a great bunch of people and produced something that is pretty close to the kind of concept we had at the start. I think it will be really good for the hobby and most probably for this site but the greatest value to me is the friendships it forged.

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Post by mickthefish » Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:02 pm

congrats on the book lads, look foreward to getting it when it hits the UK,
any ideas when martin?.

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Post by TeeCeeJay » Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:06 pm

mickthefish wrote:congrats on the book lads
^^What he said. It look s awesome. Now I know what Mrs Jay is getting for Xmas :lol:

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Post by Mark in Vancouver » Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:41 pm

I'm not sure when the book might hit the UK, but it will be sold there. Check amazon.co.uk for dates.

And yes, I agree with Martin. After working on it for so long, it's kind of hard to distance myself from it. It doesn't feel like a new book to me. However, it's a pretty good book.

But damn, it is nice to have the waiting over!

Martin's got to get cracking on those book plates!
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Post by Jim Powers » Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:00 pm

Mark wrote:
But damn, it is nice to have the waiting over!
Maybe for you. :wink:
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Post by Mark in Vancouver » Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:03 pm

Won't be long now, Jimmy boy.

I'll be really interested to hear what you guys think of it. Also, just what it feels like having a book out.
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Post by mickthefish » Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:07 pm

cheers Mark, i'll check on amazon and WH smiths over here they're usually the first to get them.

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Post by crazy loaches » Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:20 pm

Congrats to all you that worked on it, looks great from the pics here. I know whats going to be on my christmas list :wink:

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Post by Mark in Vancouver » Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:27 pm

When the bulk of the shipment comes in, we'll have to get Ophir and McEntee online for a party. I emailed both of them this morning, but haven't heard a peep!
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Post by Nonn » Thu Nov 15, 2007 3:21 am

Wow, I can't wait to see it! Do you have any idea when they will start shipping to the contributor?? Through normal route, I will probably have to wait until next year! That will be a long wait :D
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Post by Ashleigh » Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:21 am

Well heres to knowning whats going on the xmas list :mrgreen:
Looks great guys, congrats on the final piece!


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Post by Harold Slater » Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:15 am

Martin Thoene wrote:No geaston, but The Menagerie Petshop on Parliament Street has 16 copies (I think) on order and I'm going to be doing a book signing there at some point.
These copies that Mark and I got today are just advance issue. The main bulk are on a ship coming from the printers in China as far as we know.

Martin.
They tell me I should have the 16 to 20 copies in about two weeks. ;)

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Post by Whitey_MacLeod » Thu Nov 15, 2007 10:36 am

I can't wait :D
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Post by Mark in Vancouver » Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:44 am

Nonn wrote:Wow, I can't wait to see it! Do you have any idea when they will start shipping to the contributor?? Through normal route, I will probably have to wait until next year! That will be a long wait :D
They should have shipped your copies direct from Hong Kong! You'll love it, Nonn. They used a lot of your photos - and this is one of the best aspects of the book, IMO.
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Post by cybermeez » Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:07 pm

It's neat to actually see our words in print. Thanks for the shot of the Kuhli section Martin! :D Can't wait to see Mr. Moose (may he RIP).

It will truly seem real once I'm holding it in my hands and can feel the pages and smell the ink. I love the smell of new books and it's gotta be even better when it's your own.
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