Suntup Editions

[FlyerPhan0826]

Wow, what an incredible post by the author! Congrats on what is sure to be another incredible release.

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[Br!an]

Is there a way to watch the Facebook video without Facebook since they won't let me watch it?

Can you put it on your site, Paul? Or YouTube?

There shouldn't be any reason why you can't watch it. I just opened the link in a different browser where I was not logged into FB, and it worked. Try this:

https://www.facebook.com/suntupeditions/videos/2648483231828714/

Thanks. That works.

[RichardX]

That's a beautiful looking book. And I like the boldness of doing something more obscure. I had never heard of it before and downloaded it today. Read the first several chapters. So far the plot reminds me a bit of House of 1000 Corpses/Devil's Rejects.

In terms of future books, I'll make another pitch for "Under the Skin" or "The Man Who Fell to Earth." Those could use the SP treatment. A lot of great Sci Fi art possibilities.

[Hunchback Jack]

So great to see the author react so positively.

[Brian861]

You're most welcome, Paul regarding my comment. Don't hold back, man! We love that you have all the excitement for what you do as much as we have when we see and receive them!

Not taking away from the announcement, but I wouldn't recommend the audiobook of this title. The narrator isn't very good so I'd suggest reading it in print.

[webstar1000]

I cannot tell you guys enough how freakin good Brother is. Go get a copy today. Read it. And thank Paul for doing a limited. Man l, it’s the fastest I ever read a book.


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[firemonkey66]

Not taking away from the announcement, but I wouldn't recommend the audiobook of this title. The narrator isn't very good so I'd suggest reading it in print.

I’ll second that, the narrator is atrocious. I stopped listening because I knew it would ruin the book for me.

[MikeDuke]

Wow, what an incredible post by the author! Congrats on what is sure to be another incredible release.

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Where is this post. I must have missed it but would to read.

[jeffingoff]

Wow, what an incredible post by the author! Congrats on what is sure to be another incredible release.

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Where is this post. I must have missed it but would to read.

Here’s the post:
https://www.aniaahlborn.com/post/sun...-a-masterpiece


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[MikeDuke]

Thanks Jeff. What she wrote was a wonderful post. I am already assuming that I will really like this book. When I finish this, I am assuming that I will want to read more of her work.

[Munnecom]

Do none of you actually read your Suntup books? I see everyone talking about buying Brother and also getting a paperback/Kindle/audio copy instead of, you know, waiting a while and then reading Paul's edition.

[cit74]

I flip through my lettered and limited books; read on my kindle. Some I’ll read the limited. On vacation but several horns boxes at home and waiting - will get to open Monday night or Tuesday- cannot wait

[jeffingoff]

I read my numbered Hill House and was terrified of wrecking it because I mostly read during my commutes. So that means the book has to go in and out of my backpack. I put it in a tough book cover but hated to think about what that could be doing to the book. No fun. I don’t plan on reading any numbered editions I get. But I’m getting both the numbered and the AGE of HORNS and I plan on reading the AGE. This was my book cover for HILL HOUSE.



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[Br!an]

Do none of you actually read your Suntup books? I see everyone talking about buying Brother and also getting a paperback/Kindle/audio copy instead of, you know, waiting a while and then reading Paul's edition.

I read my limiteds.

I do so carefully. I don't eat or drink around them. I wash my hands. I sit in a comfortable position.

I also like to read in bed, or on a plane, or elsewhere that isn't compatible with a limited edition. So I still buy paperbacks or hardcovers.

[jeffingoff]

Do none of you actually read your Suntup books? I see everyone talking about buying Brother and also getting a paperback/Kindle/audio copy instead of, you know, waiting a while and then reading Paul's edition.

I read my limiteds.

I do so carefully. I don't eat or drink around them. I wash my hands. I sit in a comfortable position.

I also like to read in bed, or on a plane, or elsewhere that isn't compatible with a limited edition. So I still buy paperbacks or hardcovers.

I think that’s the best way. The limited/numbered book shouldn’t travel. I’ve considered flipping between two editions like that—one on the bookshelf to take down when I’m in my reading chair and one to cram in and out of the backpack.


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[swintek]

Why anyone would spend over $700 on a beautifully bound, letterpress printed book (using HORNS as an example)- and then keep it hermetically sealed until they're dead- I'll never understand. You are not going to ruin it by reading it. At all. The joy of a Fine Press book is in the holding and reading. Otherwise, you're just an "investor".

[NiceM]

Why anyone would spend over $700 on a beautifully bound, letterpress printed book (using HORNS as an example)- and then keep it hermetically sealed until they're dead- I'll never understand. You are not going to ruin it by reading it. At all. The joy of a Fine Press book is in the holding and reading. Otherwise, you're just an "investor".

Aye, for me the feel and smell of a high quality book is what adds to the experience

[Br!an]

Why anyone would spend over $700 on a beautifully bound, letterpress printed book (using HORNS as an example)- and then keep it hermetically sealed until they're dead- I'll never understand. You are not going to ruin it by reading it. At all. The joy of a Fine Press book is in the holding and reading. Otherwise, you're just an "investor".

Aye, for me the feel and smell of a high quality book is what adds to the experience

Exactly.

With the letterpress printing you can even feel the impression. Feeling that thick paper. Coming across the pertinent artwork. Smelling the leather. Tripping on the hand-marbled end papers.

It's an experience.

Can you imagine collecting rare cars and not driving them?

[Black Miau]

Why anyone would spend over $700 on a beautifully bound, letterpress printed book (using HORNS as an example)- and then keep it hermetically sealed until they're dead- I'll never understand. You are not going to ruin it by reading it. At all. The joy of a Fine Press book is in the holding and reading. Otherwise, you're just an "investor".

You're right

An "investor" for children or grandchildren who will finally sell them for a few cents a Sunday morning at a garage sale. When I think about it I wonder why keep them sealed? Why not enjoy them, when I got up early on a Monday morning or I was at a certain time in front of the PC or laptop with my heart beating, disposed to get a limited edition, among hundreds of hunters like me. How not to enjoy my prize?

[Brian861]

Do none of you actually read your Suntup books? I see everyone talking about buying Brother and also getting a paperback/Kindle/audio copy instead of, you know, waiting a while and then reading Paul's edition.

I look through them and read any new material, such as introductions, author's notes, etc. I don't do a full on read as I have read or listened to the book previously.

[MikeDuke]

I am in the middle of reading a saga. So I want to finish that. Then I will start on the Suntup part of my collection. And yes, I will read the Suntup book itself.

[Brian861]

I am in the middle of reading a saga. So I want to finish that. Then I will start on the Suntup part of my collection. And yes, I will read the Suntup book itself.

Um, Mike. You're forgetting something

[Black Miau]

I'm a new collector of Suntup, The Road is my first limited edition, unfortunately I was late, but I do have all the gift editions. I realize that if a book has the Suntup treatment it means that it will get a hundred buyers in hardcovers, paperbacks, audios in all its variants. It will even improve the rating of the book in Goodreads. It is like the result of the honor of winning a literary prize. I congratulate Paul for his great vision, and following a dream we all share and love. I hope to see some science fiction story with the Suntup emblem soon. Hiperyon maybe? I can't imagine.

[MikeDuke]

I am in the middle of reading a saga. So I want to finish that. Then I will start on the Suntup part of my collection. And yes, I will read the Suntup book itself.

Um, Mike. You're forgetting something

I mean this seriously Brian, and not in a bad way. What am I forgetting? I see the smiley face so I know it's not bad. You can PM me if you don't want to make it public.

[Hunchback Jack]

Why anyone would spend over $700 on a beautifully bound, letterpress printed book (using HORNS as an example)- and then keep it hermetically sealed until they're dead- I'll never understand. You are not going to ruin it by reading it. At all. The joy of a Fine Press book is in the holding and reading. Otherwise, you're just an "investor".

I think a lot of people who buy the books are investors. They love the craftsmanship of the books, of course, but they do plan on selling them later, and want to preserve the condition.

Can you imagine collecting rare cars and not driving them?

Actually, many very expensive car collectors do exactly that. They buy the car just to have it - and for the feeling of exclusivity they get from owning it - not because they want to drive it.

I wouldn't do it personally, but I do kind of understand it.

I tend not to read my limited edition books. I will look at them periodically, and admire them, but I usually don't read them cover to cover.