I'm trying to process $39,000 for three books.
I'm trying to process $39,000 for three books.
I once house sat for a family with a 16,000 square foot house. It had a 30 seat movie theatre, elevator, and 2 attached 3 car garages. You could airlift my house, garage, and entire lot and drop it all comfortably into this guys back yard. It was like the goddamned Overlook. It was a $2.5 million home. The taxes alone were $43k a year. I couldn’t sustain those bills for more than 2 months.
But someone could. And his house was in a gated community full of someones. Those are the people who can afford $40k for a three book set. And I’m glad to know that a few of those someones share my love of Suntup Editions.
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Man, I was so tempted to jump on the lettered train but still can't quite manage it yet. Probably a few years out realistically without it being a burden. Received my RB yesterday afternoon and will be opening it shortly! I cheated and peeked at Becca's post and it's gorgeous! Well done Suntup team!
Paul. How many lettereds were available at the public announcement and how quickly did they go?
If I were someone, I would have purchased it in a heartbeat.
Mr. Ford was kind enough to sell me one of his pickups a few years back.
You don't know my kind.....You don't my mind.....Dark necessities are part of my design.....
So true. The "other half" lives with completely different economic math than me. What counts as discretionary money for some just has more digits in the number than for me. I actually live in gratitude there aren't more of them deeply interested in the exact same things as me, or I'd never have a shot at some of the "nice things" I strive for.
I also agree it's kinda cool if Paul can activate interest from a handful of those who can enable this kind of luxurious edition -- especially given at the end of the journey Paul has a copy on his own shelf. I'm sure it's an awesome feeling inspiring others to join in realizing a dream. Sortof a microcosm of the whole Suntup Editions adventure, just in this case at a small, select level of opulence.
Alright, we'll call it a draw.
Just unboxed Rosemary’s Baby and I am floored. I’ll be posting the event to my YouTube channel in the next few days. It’s more of a rambling mess than usual because I’m just overcome with the incredible beauty of both the numbered edition and the AGE. Wow.
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So, I came home from work yesterday to find that Rosemary delivered a couple of beautiful babies via USPS.
"One day you're going to figure out that everything they taught you was a lie."
Interested to read the comment that Paul “earns” $12,000 from the Roman Numeral copy.
I have had a binding done by Sangorsky and Sutcliffe. They would be taking a huge percentage of the $12,950 per book to achieve the specification that I would imagine Paul is looking to provide.
Totally agree with you on the resale side, though it is perfectly possible that these copies will fetch a considerable profit, assuming anyone is mad enough to part with one.
I'm well aware that Paul's profit isn't remotely close to $12,000, especially with a print run of 5 books. My point was simply that it was nice to see that he was able to successfully sell the roman numeral edition at that price point. If he ever receives permission to produce another SK book I hope he prices the lettered (and roman numeral if there were to be one) at a significant premium to what Misery was priced at. One man's opinion here: Paul has clearly established himself as a premier specialty publisher who consistently delivers above & beyond expectations and, to that end, is deserving of the maximum financial rewards for his efforts.
Opened mine early this morning and it's gorgeous! Are the tile pieces we received random or are they specific to each order in some way?
You don't know my kind.....You don't my mind.....Dark necessities are part of my design.....
My Numbered RB also arrived yesterday, and am unboxing it today. I still need to make room for it so where on my shelves.
“If you don't know what you want," the doorman said, "you end up with a lot you don't.”
― Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club
Looking for SubPress Lettered::
Angel's Game and Prisoner of Heaven (Zafon)
Ilium (Simmons)
Wait, what? I saw Becca's pictures, but I thought those tiles were just something she added herself for the sake of the pictures. How cool!
I know the tiles are in the movie, but are they in the book too?
With an unparalleled reputation for excellence, Sangorski & Sutcliffe is widely considered to be the Rolls Royce of bookbinding. Such is their fame, they have a book written exclusively about their founding history. in 2016 Shepherds Oak Knoll published The Cinderella of the Arts: A Short History of Sangorski & Sutcliffe which charts their extraordinary journey in becoming the most celebrated craft bookbinding workshop in the world.
https://ilab.org/articles/cinderella-arts-short-history-sangorski-sutcliffe
Then I read Paul's description of the Roman Numeral edition: printed letterpress on Hahnemühle Biblio mold-made paper... midnight blue goatskin with a ‘vortex’ on the front board... white gold leaf hand tooling to create the impression of movement...
I agree with Alec and really cannot see much profit to be made on this edition, as the production costs on it are clearly insane! However what I can see is Paul's hard work, dedication and continued love in creating something truly beautiful.
The Roman Numeral edition is not a book. It is not a work of art. It is a philosophy.
I had a chance to check out my s/l RB, and the illustrations are quite striking. They complement the story very well. Paul, have you thought of doing an art portfolio of multiple books? Like ‘The art of Suntup Editions’ or something like that that combines the illustrations from a few books, including Rosemary’s Baby? That would be cool for the titles that have only a few pieces of artwork apiece.
That letterpress video is crazy. I didn’t realize each sheet needs to be hand fed into the machine, so labor intensive and hands on. And the precision the machine seems to exhibit is pretty amazing. I wonder how many sheets print funny or don’t have enough ink and need to be redone.
Looking for:
- Philtrum Press Eyes of the Dragon RED #165
- Fine Viking Eyes of the Dragon proof
The letterpress video is the 1st Suntup video I ever watched, and I liked it very much.
I'm sure if there is intelligent life somewhere out there in the universe, they are wise enough to stay away from us.
And the people bowed and prayed, to the cell phone god they made...
I also unpacked my Numbered Edition, and it's a beautiful, elegant volume. Many little details, and very fine materials and craftsmanship. Well done, Paul and team.
“If you don't know what you want," the doorman said, "you end up with a lot you don't.”
― Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club
Looking for SubPress Lettered::
Angel's Game and Prisoner of Heaven (Zafon)
Ilium (Simmons)
Mine should get here Wednesday if I can get my driveway cleared by then. Time for exercise!
I'm sure if there is intelligent life somewhere out there in the universe, they are wise enough to stay away from us.
And the people bowed and prayed, to the cell phone god they made...