Cemetery Dance discussion thread

[DanHocker]

Not all of them have been sent. We are still shipping them. So far I think we've maybe shipped a quarter or so of them. Remarques will be toward the end, and the Glenn remarques may be held up a little as the sheets he did for us either got lost or where lost in the mail so he's doing them over.

[Br!an]

Has anyone got to look over the Salems portfolio yet? Any thoughts?

It's pretty cool. Good quality paper. Same type of folder as Carrie. I like the preliminary sketches that were included.

[jhanic]

According to the USPS Tracking mine was delivered to my home today,

John

[Brian James Freeman]

Not that I can give specifics of what situation I am posting about, I did want to make sure our collectors heard this from me... As a general rule, when a retailer sometimes sells up to 50% of your print runs on books by "non-famous authors," you need to make sure you take care of that retailer when you land a book by a "famous author."

One example of NOT taking care of the retailer is when you cut their allottment by 75% AFTER you've already confirmed a certain number with them and they've already sold that number.

When you do that, the retailer and their customers might be very unhappy about how the situation was handled... and as the retailer is hearing from their customers today, how you handled the situation CAN affect people's desire to support your press in the future.

Anyway, sorry to be so vague, and if you know what I'm speaking of, it would be better for me if you didn't post any names... I just wanted to make it clear that WE ARE NOT HAPPY that our collectors, who ordered from us in good faith, are not getting their books, especially given the crazy amount of support we've given previous titles from the publisher... We love the guy, and we understand he was caught off guard by his direct sales, but man, this situation really sucks...

Brian

[Brian James Freeman]

We now return you to your regularly scheduled program of llama photos and 80s hairstyles, already in progress...

[wolfehr]

We now return you to your regularly scheduled program of llama photos and 80s hairstyles, already in progress...

[MLG]

Brian,

I am a customer that CD had to cancel due to the situation. Just wanted to let you guys know that I do not hold it against CD. I am disappointed but understand you would not be cancelling the order if you were able to get the book.

Not that I can give specifics of what situation I am posting about, I did want to make sure our collectors heard this from me... As a general rule, when a retailer sometimes sells up to 50% of your print runs on books by "non-famous authors," you need to make sure you take care of that retailer when you land a book by a "famous author."

One example of NOT taking care of the retailer is when you cut their allottment by 75% AFTER you've already confirmed a certain number with them and they've already sold that number.

When you do that, the retailer and their customers might be very unhappy about how the situation was handled... and as the retailer is hearing from their customers today, how you handled the situation CAN affect people's desire to support your press in the future.

Anyway, sorry to be so vague, and if you know what I'm speaking of, it would be better for me if you didn't post any names... I just wanted to make it clear that WE ARE NOT HAPPY that our collectors, who ordered from us in good faith, are not getting their books, especially given the crazy amount of support we've given previous titles from the publisher... We love the guy, and we understand he was caught off guard by his direct sales, but man, this situation really sucks...

Brian

[AstroDad]

We now return you to your regularly scheduled program of llama photos and 80s hairstyles, already in progress...

Weirdest looking llama I have ever seen

[wolfehr]

We now return you to your regularly scheduled program of llama photos and 80s hairstyles, already in progress...

Weirdest looking llama I have ever seen

I went back to 80's fashion


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[ur2ndbiggestfan]

This may have been asked before, but is CD going to offer the Hodder & Stoughton UK hardcover of SLEEPING BEAUTIES for sale? If not, I'll pre-order through the Book Depository.

[Brian James Freeman]

This may have been asked before, but is CD going to offer the Hodder & Stoughton UK hardcover of SLEEPING BEAUTIES for sale? If not, I'll pre-order through the Book Depository.

We will not be offering the H&S UK hardcover of this title, thank you for asking!

Brian

[Brian861]

We now return you to your regularly scheduled program of llama photos and 80s hairstyles, already in progress...

Weirdest looking llama I have ever seen

, James. I'm thinking it's more of a Wolf?

[burial]

Not all of them have been sent. We are still shipping them. So far I think we've maybe shipped a quarter or so of them. Remarques will be toward the end, and the Glenn remarques may be held up a little as the sheets he did for us either got lost or where lost in the mail so he's doing them over.

As for the remarques i REALLY hope i will get a different one than in the book...

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Not all of them have been sent. We are still shipping them. So far I think we've maybe shipped a quarter or so of them. Remarques will be toward the end, and the Glenn remarques may be held up a little as the sheets he did for us either got lost or where lost in the mail so he's doing them over.

As for the remarques i REALLY hope i will get a different one than in the book...

Personally, I feel sorry for Glenn having to redo all that work. That must really suck!

[Brian James Freeman]

I had to take these fast because I need to run out the door, but the VIP review copies for GWENDY'S BUTTON BOX arrived. There are 20 of these and most of them are reserved for important business associates of the authors plus a few "very important" publications that will be reviewing the book:





Brian

[racerx45]

Very cool

[Merlin1958]

Nice!!!! Me like!!! lol

[becca69]

Love it!

[Brian James Freeman]

I had to take these fast because I need to run out the door, but the VIP review copies for GWENDY'S BUTTON BOX arrived. There are 20 of these and most of them are reserved for important business associates of the authors plus a few "very important" publications that will be reviewing the book:





Brian

I just noticed that, because I was in a hurry, it might not be entirely clear what we did... the "front cover" has a diecut window to SHOW part of the "second cover" behind it -- the part of the artwork with the town.

Being someone who grew up on '80s horror paperbacks, I've always wanted to do that for a book!

Brian

[zelig]

I remember those die cut covers fondly. Nice looking proof Brian. There's only one thing wrong with it. It's not on my shelf.

[shaq]

So Brian,

You say most of them are accounted for.......

Steps in line to apply for a review. I could post a review in my local publication. The Thunderer.....in reality it is an a4 letter to the local residents, but that counts right??

Good luck with this, it looks great.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

I remember those die cut covers fondly. Nice looking proof Brian. There's only one thing wrong with it. It's not on my shelf.

So Brian,

You say most of them are accounted for.......

Steps in line to apply for a review. I could post a review in my local publication. The Thunderer.....in reality it is an a4 letter to the local residents, but that counts right??

Good luck with this, it looks great.

For those looking to get their hands on a copy of the VIP proof, there is one currently being auctioned for this year's HF fundraiser....

http://http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?20930-2017-Haven-Fundraiser-Aucion-21-Gwendy-s-Button-Box-ARC-1-20

Brian, the cover for the VIP proof looks absolutely amazing!

And to generously donate a copy for the HF is beyond awesome! You guys ROCK!!!

[jsweet]

It's a long shot, but did anyone get #443 of the Salem's Lot portfolio? I'm looking to match to my AE, but seems CD wasn't able to match it. I might have gotten my request in too late.

Anyway, I have #444 and #445 if anyone is interested in a trade ... or if you want one of those numbers for any other reason, I have no attachment to them and would trade for another Salem's Lot portfolio.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Steps in line to apply for a review. I could post a review in my local publication. The Thunderer.....in reality it is an a4 letter to the local residents, but that counts right??

That's how David King started out with a little help from his younger brother Stephen.

[mikeC]

It's a long shot, but did anyone get #443 of the Salem's Lot portfolio? I'm looking to match to my AE, but seems CD wasn't able to match it. I might have gotten my request in too late.

Anyway, I have #444 and #445 if anyone is interested in a trade ... or if you want one of those numbers for any other reason, I have no attachment to them and would trade for another Salem's Lot portfolio.

I did not know they had shipped.