Firestarter Rebound Edition

[Lookwhoitis]

I would also like to switch from Full B&W to Blue eyes/B&W

[Br!an]

Do "The Shining"? Rare, I know but it really needs a re-binding.

The cost of rebinding is the sum total of all of the aspects of acquiring the books, the involvement of the artists, the binder and materials needed, the slipcase or traycase production and several other elements.

In order to rebind 30 books Paul needs 35+ books. Not all of them end up being of use. Some turn out to not be first editions and some aren't in good enough condition, no matter the diligence involved in purchasing them. All other aspects being equal the initial cost of the source books is a large consideration in pricing the project. There was an ample supply of The Eyes of the Dragon which helped keep the cost down. There are fewer Firestarters which necessitates a greater investment to secure the page blocks to be rebound. Rebinding the Doubleday books would require a much larger investment. There simply aren't that many copies of them in decent condition available for reasonable prices. Not to say it isn't possible, but buying 35 copies of The Shining or The Stand in decent condition would be prohibitive. The final product would necessarily be priced beyond the means of most.

[Merlin1958]

Do "The Shining"? Rare, I know but it really needs a re-binding.

The cost of rebinding is the sum total of all of the aspects of acquiring the books, the involvement of the artists, the binder and materials needed, the slipcase or traycase production and several other elements.

In order to rebind 30 books Paul needs 35+ books. Not all of them end up being of use. Some turn out to not be first editions and some aren't in good enough condition, no matter the diligence involved in purchasing them. All other aspects being equal the initial cost of the source books is a large consideration in pricing the project. There was an ample supply of The Eyes of the Dragon which helped keep the cost down. There are fewer Firestarters which necessitates a greater investment to secure the page blocks to be rebound. Rebinding the Doubleday books would require a much larger investment. There simply aren't that many copies of them in decent condition available for reasonable prices. Not to say it isn't possible, but buying 35 copies of The Shining or The Stand in decent condition would be prohibitive. The final product would necessarily be priced beyond the means of most.

I know, but he asked. It is certainly a novel in dire need of re-binding is all I meant.

[needfulthings]

IMHO There are already to many limited editions of the THE SHINING already.

[Tommy]

IMHO There are already to many limited editions of the THE SHINING already.

Perhaps some of those could be rebound?

j/k

[Br!an]

I know, but he asked. It is certainly a novel in dire need of re-binding is all I meant.

I quoted you, but my post was meant simply to put it in perspective for everyone.

[zelig]

All but two of the original EOTD buyers have purchased Firestarter, which translates to a 92% retention. Right now 96% of the Firestarter book is sold and I have one copy left if anyone is interested. Wait list people have already been given an opportunity.

So anyone looking for a copy, send me a PM. Once that is gone, this book will be sold out.

I will be posting more pictures and updates as it moves through production.

Thank you everyone again for your support of these projects! A big part of why I do this is because of your enthusiasm and the joy these books bring...

[Tommy]

[east-tennessee]

Congrats Paul And thank you for putting these wonderful editions together for us crazies....

Hope to see Pet Sematary next.......

Brian

[zelig]

Thanks Brian and Tommy...

Even though I've been a tech guy for most of my life, when it comes to social media, I'm about as social as I am in real life. That being, not much at all... I'm not really into Facebook.. Sure I log in every so often to see what my 'friends' had for breakfast, but I don't post much at all. I do like to catch up on news from my brother in South Africa though, and other family members.

Creating Facebook pages? Forget it...

A friend of mine kept telling me I have to make a Facebook for some projects I'm working on; one of them being these rebound books, and I finally caved to the pressure. I figure it's a nice way to keep folks updated as the book goes through the process of being made, and anything else of interest.

So I created this page and will post updates that I think would be of interest.

Feel free to Like it and maybe I'll feel a little more social and popular than I usually do...

[becca69]

Liked

[Theli]

I would "Like" the hell out of your page but... I'm even less social on social media than you, I don't even have a Facebook page.

[needfulthings]

Same here.

[east-tennessee]

Same here...see no reason to tell what I had for breakfast ect.....I may join just to search for friends from the past (High School) ect....Checkout Pauls page and check on my Creepshow figures I ordered some 4-yrs ago lol

Brian

[Tommy]

Same for me as well. This forum and the Cemetery Dance forum are as social as I get on the internet I'm afraid.

[zelig]

Interesting to see there others like me when it comes to social media. I can't help but feel there is this whole world out there in the cloud that I'm not a part of.

Anyway, I'll post updates here as well for those who aren't on FB.

[Br!an]

Interesting to see there others like me when it comes to social media. I can't help but feel there is this whole world out there in the cloud that I'm not a part of.

Anyway, I'll post updates here as well for those who aren't on FB.

Good, since I don't have Facebook either.

[Roseannebarr]

I had my wife like all your posts. I am not on facebook either

[Beverly Marsh]

Liked as well Paul! I don't get on FB too often but now I will check this page when I do! Already love the pics you posted!

Brian(east-Tennessee) LOL, this year will be 5 years since I pre ordered that Nathan. Shrunken Head is also at the top of my must visit FB page list. If only to see how many more years it's going to take. However, if he ever does finish these it is going to be a gorgeous figure.

[Roseannebarr]

Thanks Brian and Tommy...

Even though I've been a tech guy for most of my life, when it comes to social media, I'm about as social as I am in real life. That being, not much at all... I'm not really into Facebook.. Sure I log in every so often to see what my 'friends' had for breakfast, but I don't post much at all. I do like to catch up on news from my brother in South Africa though, and other family members.

Creating Facebook pages? Forget it...

A friend of mine kept telling me I have to make a Facebook for some projects I'm working on; one of them being these rebound books, and I finally caved to the pressure. I figure it's a nice way to keep folks updated as the book goes through the process of being made, and anything else of interest.

So I created this page and will post updates that I think would be of interest.

Feel free to Like it and maybe I'll feel a little more social and popular than I usually do...

Like! I liked it here. Love the facebook page.

[zelig]

Here's a production update.

I have approved the final proof for the cover artwork print. This process was more involved that I thought it would be. I went through 11 different proofs trying various types of paper and positioning before I was happy.

The finished giclée print will be on a fine art acid free, 100% cotton rag paper with a textured finish.

Once these are done, I'll be sending them off to Steven Stroud for signing.

[Br!an]

I'd like some of the plain paper! Nice tooth to it.

[becca69]

Nice!

[Randall Flagg]

Loving it!

[firemonkey66]

Nice choice, Paul. I like that textured paper.