The Collectible Andy Weir

[Patrick]

Long night, but I'm up and have my coffee, so I can relate a bit of yesterdays event.
The wife and I arrived a few hours early in Los Gatos. Had a chance to check out the venue and visit the bookstore that was sponsoring the event.
Patrick, Tanya, and Chad around 5pm. We went for a bite to eat at a local Mexican restaurant. Of course Patrick ordered an entire bottle of tequila:

But Patrick doesn't drink!!!

LOL! Now that's funny.

[jon10g]

The space suit was a genius idea! Brilliant.

[Randall Flagg]

Zero bids, $20.99:
THE MARTIAN ANDY WEIR SIGNED ARC ADVANCE READER COPY PROOF 1ST EDITION 1ST PRINT



1 bid, $20.99:
THE MARTIAN ANDY WEIR SIGNED 1ST EDITION 1ST PRINT

[Booknutt]

Barnes and Noble are doing the signed book thing for Black Friday again. And The Martian will be one of the available books.

[RC65]

Barnes and Noble are doing the signed book thing for Black Friday again. And The Martian will be one of the available books.

A complete list:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/h...aimed-authors/

[becca69]

I received my lettered of The Martian the other day. Thought I'd post pics since I probably won't have it for long... it's been listed on Ebay. The traycase is super cool, I just wish they would do a little more with the interiors of these editions - like some illustrations.

[cit74]

Very nice, for how little we knew yee. Good luck with the sale

[Fsmdr]

What was the issue price of the Lettered Martian?. Just curious.

[Kingfan24]

300 I believe

[becca69]

It was $350. I would have kept mine if they had added some special feature like an illustration or remarque or something. The only difference was the leather cover and the tray case - although the tray case looks really cool in person.

[sharki69]

It was $350. I would have kept mine if they had added some special feature like an illustration or remarque or something. The only difference was the leather cover and the tray case - although the tray case looks really cool in person.

Becca - did you sold it ?

[becca69]

It was $350. I would have kept mine if they had added some special feature like an illustration or remarque or something. The only difference was the leather cover and the tray case - although the tray case looks really cool in person.

Becca - did you sold it ?

Yes, someone in Austria bought it for $995 and Ebay had a $5 flat fee special going, so that's why I listed it right away.

[ELazansky]

It was $350. I would have kept mine if they had added some special feature like an illustration or remarque or something. The only difference was the leather cover and the tray case - although the tray case looks really cool in person.

Becca - did you sold it ?

Yes, someone in Austria bought it for $995 and Ebay had a $5 flat fee special going, so that's why I listed it right away.

That's a healthy profit - nice job!

[cit74]

Now there can be Christmas in the Dornsife home, and little tidings under the tree...not just books for Mommy

[sharki69]

It was $350. I would have kept mine if they had added some special feature like an illustration or remarque or something. The only difference was the leather cover and the tray case - although the tray case looks really cool in person.

Becca - did you sold it ?

Yes, someone in Austria bought it for $995 and Ebay had a $5 flat fee special going, so that's why I listed it right away.

Sweet. Great price

[Patrick]

I'm with you, becca, I'd prefer some extras to justify the higher cost of a Lettered edition. Glad you were able to find a home for it with someone who will appreciate it more.

[becca69]

I'm with you, becca, I'd prefer some extras to justify the higher cost of a Lettered edition. Glad you were able to find a home for it with someone who will appreciate it more.

Thanks Patrick. I felt like I was spending an extra $275 on a traycase.

[sharki69]

Author Andy Weir will be the featured speaker at the Launch Party held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 7:00 PM at Book Passage in Corte Madera.

http://www.bookpassage.com/event/201...n-corte-madera

Also - April 13, 2016 7:00 pm
Dominican University Angelica Hall
50 Acacia Avenue
San Rafael, CA,

[cit74]

Author Andy Weir will be the featured speaker at the Launch Party held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 7:00 PM at Book Passage in Corte Madera.

http://www.bookpassage.com/event/201...n-corte-madera

Also - April 13, 2016 7:00 pm
Dominican University Angelica Hall
50 Acacia Avenue
San Rafael, CA,

Looks fun - although only an hour away - still tough during the week - oh well

[Patrick]

Cool! Too bad it's during the work week. A little too far away.

[ym2000]

There is Lettered copy for sale on eBay if someone is interested:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/272193466045

[jsmcmullen92]

Alright if you have been watching the Ernest Cline thread you know that I am working on some designs for slip cases to that book and The Martian that will go to the S/L. I am going to post over here as well in case there is anyone who has the Martian but doesn't have RP1.

I am starting on the case now but as always need some input. As stated in the other thread we are limited to a 5.25" x 8" plate so it would have to be a spine only plate or a cover only plate. Most are leading towards a spine only so that is going to be what I work on. The next questions will be what font and do we want the words to go up and down or left and right. If up and down are the letters oriented at a 90 degree angle or normal up and down letters?

All input helps as well as who all would be interested in a case for the S/L The Martian?
Josh

[Anubis2347]

Im in for one for the Sub Press S/L

[becca69]

Holographic foil?

I would prefer the title to run the length of the spine from crown to foot like on most books. Maybe The author's name can be oriented the opposite way?

[ym2000]

I love the design of the Lettered Edition slipcase as far as font orientation and placement - would not mind if it was similar to that?