Lyra's Books

[frik]

Now I do hope I'm placing this new thread where it belongs.

New kid on the publishing block: Lyra's Books, from the UK. No King yet, but hopefully that will change one day....Richard?? :)

From the moment I saw the photos from Lyra's soon to be released STARDUST (Neil Gaiman) I was sold! I had never read the book, actually never read anything by this particular author, but the photos screamed....buy me!

There will be three editions:

*the slipcased Standard edition, in mustard and blue:

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*the slipcased Leather edition:

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*the traycased Lettered edition:

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If Stardust is any indication of things to come - Lyra's Books is here to stay!

https://www.lyrasbooks.com/shop/

sk

[Garrell]

Wow, very nice

[picontin]

Very nice editions! I would definitely buy a King edition!

[St. Troy]

FYI, Lyra's edition of Stardust has been discussed on the Collectible Neil Gaiman thread beginning here: https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?12082-The-Collectible-Neil-Gaiman&p=1190272&viewfull=1#post1190272

...which is not at all to say Lyra's doesn't deserve their own thread.

In addition to publishing special editions such as Stardust, they do rebinding work and also do custom work, including notebooks made for Gaiman himself (https://twitter.com/lyrasbooks/status/1102237637866340352).

Check out these rebindings (Lyra's twitter page is full of goodness):

Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy: https://twitter.com/lyrasbooks/status/1262715278485590021

Harry Potter: https://twitter.com/lyrasbooks/status/1237839620177420288

Another Pullman HDM: https://twitter.com/lyrasbooks/status/1225120812535091200

Oscar Wilde's The Picture Of Dorian Gray (any other Wilde fans here?): https://twitter.com/lyrasbooks/status/1219708307448958976

The Silmarillion: https://twitter.com/lyrasbooks/status/1218964522616131584

The Exorcist: https://twitter.com/lyrasbooks/status/1201185614126878722

Lord of the Rings: https://twitter.com/lyrasbooks/status/1198636393305706503

A multicolor LOTR: https://twitter.com/lyrasbooks/status/1018563611378274304
https://twitter.com/lyrasbooks/status/1005878477537628165

A dark LOTR: https://twitter.com/lyrasbooks/status/964953799105314817

More Tolkien: https://twitter.com/lyrasbooks/status/1087444893688053761

...ok; time to stop.

[herbertwest]

Orders opens next saturday, and the prices are now on the website
=> https://www.lyrasbooks.com/shop/

[Dolan]

Is there a pre-sale for members for this? Or is this truly open to the public at the "pre-sale"?

[becca69]

Is there a pre-sale for members for this? Or is this truly open to the public at the "pre-sale"?

Early on he took reservations but cut them off so he would have enough copies of each edition at public offering.

[Kingfan24]

The pricing on the lettered edition is INCREDIBLE. 2000 USD for that production? I’ve seen much worse priced much much higher.

[RC65]

No interest in this particular Gaiman, but I signed up for their email list as I’m intrigued to see what’s next for them...they clearly do beautiful work.

[frik]

No interest in this particular Gaiman, but I signed up for their email list as I’m intrigued to see what’s next for them...they clearly do beautiful work.

I have no idea what's next -been bugging Richard for a King limited, but that's easier said than done, obviously- but there might be a Hobbit somewhere down the road......:onfire:

sk

[OldCrow88]

I proudly own several of Rich's rebinds: Excorcist, LOTR, Earthsea, Harry Potter. He does incredible work with skill and careful attention to detail. And he's binding Stardust himself, by hand. I'm over the moon to be on the list.

[webstar1000]

Amazing books!!!


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[Brian861]

Is there a pre-sale for members for this? Or is this truly open to the public at the "pre-sale"?

Early on he took reservations but cut them off so he would have enough copies of each edition at public offering.

I image whatever is leftover from the Lettered and Leather will sellout in seconds. I'm hoping to grab a Standard Blue.


The pricing on the lettered edition is INCREDIBLE. 2000 USD for that production? I’ve seen much worse priced much much higher.

It's gorgeous.

[webstar1000]

I agree Brian. Be hard to get anything when it goes live. I’m so thankful I got a lettered but I really wanted the leather bound 1/100. It’s so beautiful

[Brian861]

I agree Brian. Be hard to get anything when it goes live. I’m so thankful I got a lettered but I really wanted the leather bound 1/100. It’s so beautiful

I'm late to the party as usual since I'm not a Gaiman reader and wasn't following that thread. People will have to be extremely fast Saturday as I didn't see on the site a way to set up an account ahead of time to login to. Do the Lettered and Leather carry rights, Kris like at Suntup for the next preorder?

[webstar1000]

I agree Brian. Be hard to get anything when it goes live. I’m so thankful I got a lettered but I really wanted the leather bound 1/100. It’s so beautiful

I'm late to the party as usual since I'm not a Gaiman reader and wasn't following that thread. People will have to be extremely fast Saturday as I didn't see on the site a way to set up an account ahead of time to login to. Do the Lettered and Leather carry rights, Kris like at Suntup for the next preorder?

Rich hasn’t decided but probably will do that IF HE does another one. I told him he needs to. His work is unreal good.


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[frik]

IF HE does another one.

He'll do another one! :drool:

sk

[webstar1000]

IF HE does another one.

He'll do another one! :drool:

sk

One can dream... I hope he does...

[burgerhicks80]

hoping to get the standard mustard

[Patrick]

These are beautiful editions. Hard to choose between the mustard and the blue versions of the standard edition.

[Joe315]

I really like the leather slipcased binding material. I don't read gaiman but the collector in me wants a copy.

[Brian861]

These are beautiful editions. Hard to choose between the mustard and the blue versions of the standard edition.

No, Patrick, it isn't :)


I really like the leather slipcased binding material. I don't read gaiman but the collector in me wants a copy.

This.

[frik]

I don't read gaiman but the collector in me wants a copy.

Never read Gaiman either, but the moment I saw these editions, no doubt, they were going to be mine. And then I read the Stardust e-book, and really liked it. So definitely no regrets.

sk

[ruderabbit]

I'm in for one with mustard, and leather.

Wait, wait... That was supposed to read.

I purchased one leatherbound, and one with mustard cloth binding.

Had to get both, you never know when you're buying into something bigger than it seems at first. Like suntup.

[webstar1000]

If anyone wants to part with a leather... I’d gladly be open to chat. I was only able to get a lettered in the presale. But I really wanted the 1/100. I think that book is beautiful.

[lotuz]

Had to get both, you never know when you're buying into something bigger than it seems at first. Like Suntup.

This is the only other publisher I've seen in recent years that matches Suntup for design and quality (if the product turns out as good as the pictures look). I'll be very curious to see if the interior design aspects are similarly excellent.

[webstar1000]

Had to get both, you never know when you're buying into something bigger than it seems at first. Like Suntup.

This is the only other publisher I've seen in recent years that matches Suntup for design and quality (if the product turns out as good as the pictures look). I'll be very curious to see if the interior design aspects are similarly excellent.

Rich also told me today he has decided to do 1 or 2 a year. Awesome news


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[lotuz]

Had to get both, you never know when you're buying into something bigger than it seems at first. Like Suntup.

This is the only other publisher I've seen in recent years that matches Suntup for design and quality (if the product turns out as good as the pictures look). I'll be very curious to see if the interior design aspects are similarly excellent.

Rich also told me today he has decided to do 1 or 2 a year. Awesome news

:clap::clap::clap:

I suppose that's probably his upper limit given that he's binding them all by himself!

[webstar1000]

Had to get both, you never know when you're buying into something bigger than it seems at first. Like Suntup.

This is the only other publisher I've seen in recent years that matches Suntup for design and quality (if the product turns out as good as the pictures look). I'll be very curious to see if the interior design aspects are similarly excellent.

Rich also told me today he has decided to do 1 or 2 a year. Awesome news

:clap::clap::clap:

I suppose that's probably his upper limit given that he's binding them all by himself!

No actually he is not. He has a few people helping him. He is doing them too but not alone. He will have total quality control too.

[lotuz]

Had to get both, you never know when you're buying into something bigger than it seems at first. Like Suntup.

This is the only other publisher I've seen in recent years that matches Suntup for design and quality (if the product turns out as good as the pictures look). I'll be very curious to see if the interior design aspects are similarly excellent.

Rich also told me today he has decided to do 1 or 2 a year. Awesome news

:clap::clap::clap:

I suppose that's probably his upper limit given that he's binding them all by himself!

No actually he is not. He has a few people helping him. He is doing them too but not alone. He will have total quality control too.

Oh interesting! He mentioned early on about how tedious the tipping was going to be so I'm glad he's gonna get some help. And again, super excited to hear that he's planning to make more books after this one!!

[ruderabbit]

Had to get both, you never know when you're buying into something bigger than it seems at first. Like Suntup.

This is the only other publisher I've seen in recent years that matches Suntup for design and quality (if the product turns out as good as the pictures look). I'll be very curious to see if the interior design aspects are similarly excellent.

Rich also told me today he has decided to do 1 or 2 a year. Awesome news


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Excellent news.

[Splync]

I'm hoping I'm able to get one of the standard editions on Saturday. Would love to get a leather edition, but that'll never in the cards.

[St. Troy]

If anyone wants to part with a leather... I’d gladly be open to chat. I was only able to get a lettered in the presale. But I really wanted the 1/100. I think that book is beautiful.

Agreed; I think the leather edition is the standout.

[burgerhicks80]

I got my order in for the standard mustard!

[Br!an]

I missed the mustard. I got the blue. No chance for the leather.

[ELazansky]

Got a blue. Can’t afford much more right now.

[Kingfan24]

I missed the mustard. I got the blue. No chance for the leather.

Mustard still in stock.

[playdohman]

I missed the mustard. I got the blue. No chance for the leather.

Mustard still in stock.

I noticed that when the pages refresh the order button may not show up. Then refresh again and it is there. It wasn't there then it was on the Mustard Edition page just now.

[Dr. Dawg]

I got an order in for the mustard- standard... never had a chance at the leather edition with the cluster that occurred with the website going down and then no order buttons present.

[Br!an]

I missed the mustard. I got the blue. No chance for the leather.

Mustard still in stock.

I noticed that when the pages refresh the order button may not show up. Then refresh again and it is there. It wasn't there then it was on the Mustard Edition page just now.

It didn't show up for me. It does now. I guess I now own a mustard and a blue.

[Splync]

I think I managed to get a leather and one of each standard. I'm just nervous that I'm going to get an email saying "we oversold and had to cancel your order"...

[burgerhicks80]

I think I managed to get a leather and one of each standard. I'm just nervous that I'm going to get an email saying "we oversold and had to cancel your order"...
Thats what happened to my friend with the Suntup numbered misery

[Brian861]

Secured a Blue an hour and 45 minutes after it went live so I'm a happy camper. All I was in the market for.

[Splync]

For those on the fence, there are still 38 copies of the Standard Blue and 107 copies of the Standard Mustard available!

[Noxus35]

I'm still happy i got that Standard Mustard edition, really thinking about buying the Standard Blue one though.

I did not notice that there was a reduced shipping rate for a second purchase. 🤔

[herbertwest]

Got a leather copy!
Didnt get the confirmation email before a few hours later though. But got it and feel pretty excited about that book !

[herbertwest]

For those on the fence, there are still 38 copies of the Standard Blue and 107 copies of the Standard Mustard available!

99 mustard & 25 blue left

[webstar1000]

I got a leather and lettered.


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[Dolan]

never had a chance at the leather edition with the cluster that occurred with the website going down and then no order buttons present.


Same here. What a mess.

[webstar1000]

never had a chance at the leather edition with the cluster that occurred with the website going down and then no order buttons present.


Same here. What a mess.

Rich is such a great guy and is devastated. Feels really bad about the crash. I told him not to worry... that is simply.. demand.


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[herbertwest]

Agreed. And that were tech issues, which I don't think is his expertise. This kind of things happen. And the good thing is that they are almost sell out on all the books. And this is a great news!

(By the way, seem to have been a paypal issue for me. But it will be dealt with)

[sharki69]

Hi Shachar,

As you will likely have noticed, we had some pretty major problems with our website at the pre-order for Stardust. Some people were able to see the payment links and some people weren’t. Firstly, we’d just like to apologise sincerely if this meant that you were unable to get the book of your choice. This is not the start we wanted for this project and we are extremely sorry for everything that has happened.

We can see that you successfully went through checkout and made an order. To add insult to injury, there may also be a problem with some of the earliest payments being processed by PayPal. Some of them are being put on a hold and a couple have been cancelled.

Your payment is one that has been put on hold. Let us first just stress that your order is secure and no payment has been taken at our end. PayPal are holding it temporarily. The book/s is/are yours. What PayPal have advised is that you find the order in your PayPal account and cancel it at your end. When you have been fully refunded we will manually issue you with an invoice. We are not expecting this to happen immediately, it takes as long as it takes. Of course, if you wish to now cancel your order please let us know. We are here to help you with this so please message us if you need any assistance.

Once again, we’re extremely sorry about this. To say it has been a disaster is an understatement! We are trying our best to get things back on track.

Kind regards and apologies again for the inconvenience caused over the last 12 hours.

Rich @ Lyra’s Books

[Noxus35]

Agreed. And that were tech issues, which I don't think is his expertise. This kind of things happen. And the good thing is that they are almost sell out on all the books. And this is a great news!

(By the way, seem to have been a paypal issue for me. But it will be dealt with)

Same here, mine was put on hold but paypal advised to cancel it on my end and, when this has fully refunded to me, i will receive an invoice from Rich to make the payment.

I am looking forward to receiving this edition. 😎

[shaq]

Me too.

Hopefully someone takes utter umbrage and a leather becomes available....

As if

[Brian861]

Great that he's taking care of the folks who had problems.

[Splync]

93 Standard Mustard and 16 Standard Blue copies left!

[webstar1000]

93 Standard Mustard and 16 Standard Blue copies left!

I’m grabbing one of each too. Might as well for the price


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[Br!an]

I couldn't order anything but the blue edition. Later I was able to purchase a mustard which is what I wanted. Ass out as far as the leather edition though.

[Splync]

93 Standard Mustard and 16 Standard Blue copies left!

I’m grabbing one of each too. Might as well for the price


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Yeah, those editions are a steal for letterpressed editions!

[KKTara]

I had a leather copy prebooked and somehow managed to get a second one yesterday.
Didnt get the confirmation email before a few hours later though. But got it and feel pretty excited about that book !

Would love to take the 2nd copy off of your hands. Please share the Stardust love!

[Noxus35]

The standard blue edition has sold out by now. 😉

[frik]

The standard blue edition has sold out by now. 😉

And 60 of the mustard standard left.
Pretty safe to say this will be a completely sold-out publication before the end of this week.

sk

[Munnecom]

Does anyone know the trim size of the book?

[Splync]

Only 38 Mustard copies left before Stardust is completely sold out!

[Brian861]

Everyone that ordered or tried to order probably received this, but I thought I'd post it here as well:

I'm sure a lot of you are aware that we experienced some disastrous problems with the website on Saturday evening when the pre-order opened. There was a glitch in the website which meant that some people were able to see the ‘add to basket’ buttons and some weren’t.

As you can imagine, this is not something I wanted to happen and I’m lost for words to express how saddened I am by it all. I had wanted everyone to have a fair and equal chance at getting any of the remaining editions after the equally disastrous early reservation decision a few months ago. Obviously, the major glitch we experienced at the weekend put paid to that idea.

It was always going to be a scramble for the Leather and Lettered editions but it should have worked a lot more smoothly. All I can offer to those people feeling upset or angry that their time was wasted is my apologies. I am so very sorry and please know that this isn’t how I wanted this project to begin.

I think next time (if there is a next time) we might look into alternative ways of doing the pre-order. Something where everyone is given a better chance at a copy. And no early reservations (which caused even more problems). I took those early reservations because I was uncertain how well this project would do. I was 100% wrong with my prediction and I am truly humbled that these books have caused such a strong response.

Once again, I am so sorry. I am heartbroken that this happened.

All the best,

Rich @ Lyra's Books

[webstar1000]

SOLD OUT! ALL EDITIONS!


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[Splync]

I actually just came here to post that there are TWO Mustard copies left. Did they just sell?

[herbertwest]

Seems like everything is sold now. Took what : less than 72 hours?

[peripheral]

Looks like a stunning production. If it was a book / author I was interested in, I would have jumped on it. If Lyra's Books continues to publish books, it looks like it's going to be committed to quality craftsmanship and attentive customer service... Would be great to see another press continue to raise the bar (a la Suntup)...

[webstar1000]

I have yet to see someone sell a copy on secondary market...: anyone else?

[Noxus35]

I have yet to see someone sell a copy on secondary market...: anyone else?I haven't seen one come by just yet... Maybe it's due to the fact that he is a new publisher? [emoji848]



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[webstar1000]

I have yet to see someone sell a copy on secondary market...: anyone else?I haven't seen one come by just yet... Maybe it's due to the fact that he is a new publisher? [emoji848]



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No I think people are just not letting them go!


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[Noxus35]

I have yet to see someone sell a copy on secondary market...: anyone else?I haven't seen one come by just yet... Maybe it's due to the fact that he is a new publisher? [emoji848]



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No I think people are just not letting them go!


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Could be, i'm not letting my standard mustard go. 😂

I'm already regretting not adding the blue one though.

[herbertwest]

I have yet to see someone sell a copy on secondary market...: anyone else?I haven't seen one come by just yet... Maybe it's due to the fact that he is a new publisher? [emoji848]



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No I think people are just not letting them go!


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Or that people havent recieved it?
Or that some people still have had some issues confirming their paypal orders?

[Br!an]

I have yet to see someone sell a copy on secondary market...: anyone else?I haven't seen one come by just yet... Maybe it's due to the fact that he is a new publisher? [emoji848]



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No I think people are just not letting them go!


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Or that people havent recieved it?
Or that some people still have had some issues confirming their paypal orders?

I haven't even paid yet. Still waiting for the PP refund.

[webstar1000]

I have yet to see someone sell a copy on secondary market...: anyone else?I haven't seen one come by just yet... Maybe it's due to the fact that he is a new publisher? [emoji848]



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No I think people are just not letting them go!


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Or that people havent recieved it?
Or that some people still have had some issues confirming their paypal orders?

People pre sell books all the time. Look at Suntup...


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[herbertwest]

Yes, but my point is that this is slight different : people may have not yet paid Lyras, and therefore cannot 500% promise to have the book.
I too havent paid yet lyras, as I am waiting my paypal pending reimbursement, before actually paying it

[webstar1000]

Yes, but my point is that this is slight different : people may have not yet paid Lyras, and therefore cannot 500% promise to have the book.
I too havent paid yet lyras, as I am waiting my paypal pending reimbursement, before actually paying it

Good many have paid. I have and of course all the pre orders too as he took money for all those before it went live


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[Noxus35]

Yes, but my point is that this is slight different : people may have not yet paid Lyras, and therefore cannot 500% promise to have the book.
I too havent paid yet lyras, as I am waiting my paypal pending reimbursement, before actually paying it

Good many have paid. I have and of course all the pre orders too as he took money for all those before it went live


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I just received the refund, and Rich stated that i needed to wait on the full refund before paying him again, and so i immediately paid my invoice.
Rich is a good man as i instantly received an e-mail from him saying that he received the payment and thanked me for it.

[Splync]

Yes, but my point is that this is slight different : people may have not yet paid Lyras, and therefore cannot 500% promise to have the book.
I too havent paid yet lyras, as I am waiting my paypal pending reimbursement, before actually paying it

Good many have paid. I have and of course all the pre orders too as he took money for all those before it went live


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I just received the refund, and Rich stated that i needed to wait on the full refund before paying him again, and so i immediately paid my invoice.
Rich is a good man as i instantly received an e-mail from him saying that he received the payment and thanked me for it.

Same here! Received the refund and paid my invoice yesterday.

I now eagerly await the books. One numbered and one of each standard color!

[herbertwest]

Yes, but my point is that this is slight different : people may have not yet paid Lyras, and therefore cannot 500% promise to have the book.
I too havent paid yet lyras, as I am waiting my paypal pending reimbursement, before actually paying it

Good many have paid. I have and of course all the pre orders too as he took money for all those before it went live


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I just received the refund, and Rich stated that i needed to wait on the full refund before paying him again, and so i immediately paid my invoice.
Rich is a good man as i instantly received an e-mail from him saying that he received the payment and thanked me for it.


Seems like I too got the reimbursement, thanks.
Will contact him back shortly !

[Dr. Dawg]

I had the same experience. Website/PayPal issues aside, he has had great customer service.

[webstar1000]

Too bad that these are the issues that make him not want to do more:( GRRRRR

[Splync]

Too bad that these are the issues that make him not want to do more:( GRRRRR

No! He HAS to do more!

[frik]

Too bad that these are the issues that make him not want to do more:( GRRRRR

No! He HAS to do more!

Purely personal observation: there WILL be more!

sk

[webstar1000]

Too bad that these are the issues that make him not want to do more:( GRRRRR

No! He HAS to do more!

Purely personal observation: there WILL be more!

sk

Oh I agree. He just hates this side of it... we talk quite a bit. He loves the book making part though! haha

[swintek]

Mostly deleted, and edited to add: None of my business, as I opted not to buy any of the 3 editions.

[shaq]

I think thats more an observation of what we want.

I'd loved to have bought the leather.

Mustard should be good.

[Brian861]

Email from Rich in case some didn't receive it:

I'm very happy to say that all editions of Stardust sold out within 48 hours. In order to give everyone another chance at getting a copy, I have donated some books to our friends at Harper Wilde & Co. They will be hosting a free giveaway over the next few weeks.

In order to be kept up to date with information, including how you can win, please subscribe to their newsletter at www.harperwildeco.com

Good luck!

Rich @ Lyra's Books

[Hunchback Jack]

That's neat. I didn't buy any of the Stardust editions - I'm cutting way back on collecting - but it would be cool to win one. Very generous of Rich.

HBJ

[Brian861]

That's neat. I didn't buy any of the Stardust editions - I'm cutting way back on collecting - but it would be cool to win one. Very generous of Rich.

HBJ

No hoops to jump through either. All subscribers are automatically entered.

[burgerhicks80]

if you ordered stardust you should have gotten an email with an update yesterday

[Br!an]

Nope.

[herbertwest]

Didn't

[MLG]

if you ordered stardust you should have gotten an email with an update yesterday

I assume this email went to people subscribed to their email list rather than those who have ordered Stardust. I received the update but did not purchase the book.

[Randall Flagg]

if you ordered stardust you should have gotten an email with an update yesterday

I assume this email went to people subscribed to their email list rather than those who have ordered Stardust. I received the update but did not purchase the book.
That sounds like the smart way to do things...

[herbertwest]

I would argue that it depends on what was said

[shaq]

Id love a leather version of this. Was even contemplating a swap for the latest suntup book with rights, but given comments on what is being offered for tge leather, even that might not be enough.

At least have a mustard copy secured.

[ELazansky]

Can someone share what was sent out if it relates to Stardust?

[shaq]

Lots more prior to this showing developments and photos, but regards shipping.....

Shipping information


Earlier on, we experienced some COVID related delays as well as one or two unexpected things that cropped up early in production. Among other things, some deliveries from suppliers were disrupted and bindery staff have had to take time off to quarantine. This has set us back a few weeks from where I hoped we'd be right now but the end is in sight.

I expect that we will begin shipping in a few weeks. So, some time around mid-November. I apologise for it being slightly later than intended but you never know what's around the corner with a project like this (and at a time like this!). I think next time I will give a quarterly estimate rather than a month!

Obviously, if this means you need to change your shipping address then do send me an email and I can do that for you no problem.

I will update on social media and via this email to subscribers when we have have a more accurate idea of exactly when shipping will begin.

.......

[frik]

Can someone share what was sent out if it relates to Stardust?

It was mainly a production update ending with the following shipping information:

Shipping information

Earlier on, we experienced some COVID related delays as well as one or two unexpected things that cropped up early in production. Among other things, some deliveries from suppliers were disrupted and bindery staff have had to take time off to quarantine. This has set us back a few weeks from where I hoped we'd be right now but the end is in sight.

I expect that we will begin shipping in a few weeks. So, some time around mid-November. I apologise for it being slightly later than intended but you never know what's around the corner with a project like this (and at a time like this!). I think next time I will give a quarterly estimate rather than a month!

Obviously, if this means you need to change your shipping address then do send me an email and I can do that for you no problem.

I will update on social media and via this email to subscribers when we have have a more accurate idea of exactly when shipping will begin.

sk

[herbertwest]

Was it really sent to people that subscribed to their newsletter?
Because I ordered and paid the book, and would have been interested in recieving this....

[webstar1000]

Was it really sent to people that subscribed to their newsletter?
Because I ordered and paid the book, and would have been interested in recieving this....

So send them an email.. you might not be on the mailing list. Prob all it is


I CANNOT wait to see Rich's work. I have ALL levels and colors coming. I may sell the lettered but if he gets a King book someday ..... and rights are attached which he may do. Imagine?? LOL It will up there with SUntup Misery... 10000000000000000000% or higher.

[herbertwest]

Once the book is out, if someone wants to trade exchange a "Stardust" for a Dragon Rebound "Eyes of the Dragon", or a Suntup limited of "Misery", I may consider it.
I am speaking from the Stardust side ;)

[Br!an]

Was it really sent to people that subscribed to their newsletter?
Because I ordered and paid the book, and would have been interested in recieving this....

So send them an email.. you might not be on the mailing list. Prob all it is



I ordered two books and didn't receive the email. Perhaps Richard should add his actual customers to his email list.

[webstar1000]

Once the book is out, if someone wants to trade exchange a "Stardust" for a Dragon Rebound "Eyes of the Dragon", or a Suntup limited of "Misery", I may consider it.
I am speaking from the Stardust side ;)

Hahaha I bet you would! I would to! [emoji23]


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[herbertwest]

Once the book is out, if someone wants to trade exchange a "Stardust" for a Dragon Rebound "Eyes of the Dragon", or a Suntup limited of "Misery", I may consider it.
I am speaking from the Stardust side ;)

Hahaha I bet you would! I would to! [emoji23]


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You may be laughing, but wait a few years ;)

[webstar1000]

Once the book is out, if someone wants to trade exchange a "Stardust" for a Dragon Rebound "Eyes of the Dragon", or a Suntup limited of "Misery", I may consider it.
I am speaking from the Stardust side ;)

Hahaha I bet you would! I would to! [emoji23]


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You may be laughing, but wait a few years ;)

I’m Laughing cause now... it’s not a good deal. Do the trade in a few years then. 😜😜

[herbertwest]

Once the book is out, if someone wants to trade exchange a "Stardust" for a Dragon Rebound "Eyes of the Dragon", or a Suntup limited of "Misery", I may consider it.
I am speaking from the Stardust side ;)

Hahaha I bet you would! I would to! [emoji23]


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You may be laughing, but wait a few years ;)

I’m Laughing cause now... it’s not a good deal. Do the trade in a few years then. 😜😜




No worries. I may ask two of each previously mentionned books in a few years, but will see :)

[webstar1000]

Once the book is out, if someone wants to trade exchange a "Stardust" for a Dragon Rebound "Eyes of the Dragon", or a Suntup limited of "Misery", I may consider it.
I am speaking from the Stardust side ;)

Hahaha I bet you would! I would to! [emoji23]


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You may be laughing, but wait a few years ;)

I’m Laughing cause now... it’s not a good deal. Do the trade in a few years then. [emoji12][emoji12]




No worries. I may ask two of each previously mentionned books in a few years, but will see :)

Hey man, I got a copy of all those books. I hope it does go crazy. I think it will but not the heights of Misery... not even close.


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[webstar1000]

Once the book is out, if someone wants to trade exchange a "Stardust" for a Dragon Rebound "Eyes of the Dragon", or a Suntup limited of "Misery", I may consider it.
I am speaking from the Stardust side ;)

Hahaha I bet you would! I would to! [emoji23]


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You may be laughing, but wait a few years ;)

I’m Laughing cause now... it’s not a good deal. Do the trade in a few years then. [emoji12][emoji12]




No worries. I may ask two of each previously mentionned books in a few years, but will see :)

Hey man, I got a copy of all those books. I hope it does go crazy. I think it will but not the heights of Misery... not even close.


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Harper has a copy right now for $2400. And rights if they attach if anyone is looking to.


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[herbertwest]

Hello Kris,

I certainly hope but will see. No matter what, I don't think that the book will loose any value.
Suntup and Dragon Rebound has certainly raised the bar, and life (meaning covid) has been through in between, but we'll see what happen. At the moment, I can certainly hold on my second copy and see what happens, value wise.
But that also is depending on what happens, covid wise, if we all survive a second wave

For once in my life, I may get 2 copies of a valuable book, which I loved from months, even publicly claiming it, even when it was announced, so wil see what happens.

J

[webstar1000]

Hello Kris,

I certainly hope but will see. No matter what, I don't think that the book will loose any value.
Suntup and Dragon Rebound has certainly raised the bar, and life (meaning covid) has been through in between, but we'll see what happen. At the moment, I can certainly hold on my second copy and see what happens, value wise.
But that also is depending on what happens, covid wise, if we all survive a second wave

J

At a 97.2% overall survival rate (under 45 is over 99%) I think we will be ok man. I’m not to worried and nor should you brother.


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[herbertwest]

Sure, but that doesn't mean we should alll be wreckless and not giving a goddam f.

Age is not the only thing.
Probably a lot of the us has cholesterol, too much sugar in our blood and many other things, meaning that we're not going to see through an extrz 15 years.

And if you think that I sound pessimistic, think of 2020, in place where most of us (especially here, on a message board about book collecting) have access to more food than we physically need, and we'll probably have a big C within the next 20 years because we drank too much sodas and similarish food




PS : that was your heart-lightened message of the day. And you're all welcome

PS 2 : I don't think I will live more than the upcoming 20 years top. Maybe 1. Maybe 5. 10. 20. 50 Tough shit. I am ok with it.

[MikeDuke]

So I took a look at this company when it first came out. Like normal, I hesitated and waited too long. It seems like a sold release. Congrats to all those who got them. Maybe I will be able to get one one day.
But I wish this company nothing but good fortune, even if I never get a book. And that's the truth :).

[Patrick]

So I took a look at this company when it first came out. Like normal, I hesitated and waited too long. It seems like a sold release. Congrats to all those who got them. Maybe I will be able to get one one day.
But I wish this company nothing but good fortune, even if I never get a book. And that's the truth :).
Hear, hear!

[herbertwest]

Seems like people that have ordered "Stardust" are starting to recieve it !

[Garrell]

Yea the pics are amazing.

[shaq]

I have the Standard mustard, an it is pretty amazing.

Distracting me from my work, along with War of the Worlds which arrived today too.

Good book day.

The book and case is pretty special. I am very excited to see where Rich takes us.

More Gaiman, Pullman, Susanna Clarke, Tolkien!!

Sky is the limit!

[burgerhicks80]

I have the Standard mustard, an it is pretty amazing.

Distracting me from my work, along with War of the Worlds which arrived today too.

Good book day.

The book and case is pretty special. I am very excited to see where Rich takes us.

More Gaiman, Pullman, Susanna Clarke, Tolkien!!

Sky is the limit!

are you in the UK? I'm not sure they've shipped to the states yet

[jon10g]

I have the Standard mustard, an it is pretty amazing.

Distracting me from my work, along with War of the Worlds which arrived today too.

Good book day.

The book and case is pretty special. I am very excited to see where Rich takes us.

More Gaiman, Pullman, Susanna Clarke, Tolkien!!

Sky is the limit!

Are they definitely publishing Susanna Clarke? I am a big fan of her work.

[shaq]

I think i saw that uk was shipping first, but that was a random comment somewhere.

Nothing has been announced on Susannah Clark, just my wishlist. Imagine a Jonathan Strange limited!!!!

[webstar1000]

Rich mentioned my orders ship monday so.... US prob does to. I cannot wait.. man those books look breathtaking.

[jon10g]

I think i saw that uk was shipping first, but that was a random comment somewhere.

Nothing has been announced on Susannah Clark, just my wishlist. Imagine a Jonathan Strange limited!!!!

Would love that! Piranesi would be great too.

[Raenas]

I have received my Leather edition on Friday (UK resident). Rich is a genius madman, the book is breathtaking. Up there with Suntup Lettered editions in terms of quality - it is madness, especially for the price. Such a book is only made once every few years, just by looking at it is obvious that it takes a long time to put something like this together.

Can't believe that for me obtaining this book all boiled down to being in the right FB group and noticing a comment at the right time to pre-order. Somehow compensates for the aching black hole in my heart that's due to not owning a Numbered Misery (have all other Suntup numbereds, on the track since HoHH).

[JeremyM]

Nothing has been announced on Susannah Clark, just my wishlist. Imagine a Jonathan Strange limited!!!!

I did notice Charles Vess indicated that he might be illustrating an edition of 'The Wind in the Willows' for Lyra's Books - sounded like maybe a 2022 project? I think his style would work really well for that book.

[scottb]

Nothing has been announced on Susannah Clark, just my wishlist. Imagine a Jonathan Strange limited!!!!

I did notice Charles Vess indicated that he might be illustrating an edition of 'The Wind in the Willows' for Lyra's Books - sounded like maybe a 2022 project? I think his style would work really well for that book.

I hope not. I'm looking forward to my copy of Stardust and admire Rich's work. I'm hoping he stays with more modern classics.

Mad Parrot is currently working on Wind in the Willows. If you aren't familiar with their prior work at Chester River Press and Deep Wood Press, check it out. The quality is outstanding. I have a copy of the Chester River Press Heart of Darkness and it is a gem.

[JeremyM]

Yes - I'm aware of the upcoming Mad Parrot edition - the Zimakov illustrations are really nice. His work on the Centipede Press 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' was a factor in my deciding to pick up that edition. I'd still like to see what Vess would do with it, has a certain rustic, pastoral quality that I think would be a good fit. I do understand the sentiment about certain titles attracting a seemingly disproportionate number of nice/fine editions though.

And yes, the Chester River 'Heart of Darkness' is pretty well top of my 'want' list, along with probably a few hundred other collectors :) I'm giving some thought to the Deep Wood 'In the Penal Colony' - but the LEC edition is just lovely and not sure I can justify another copy, even with the new translation.

[frik]

The lettered Stardust.
I've seen plenty of lettereds in my collecting lifetime, but this must be the most impressive.
Absolutely love this edition and so very happy to add it to the collection.

Thank you, Rich!

sk

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[jon10g]

Looks wonderful!

[herbertwest]

All those pictures makes me impatient to recieve the book.
It definitely looks like a craftsman work !

I truly believe that between Suntup & Lyras, those two players in the book collecting world have stepped up the game !

[Brian861]

That's gorgeous! Can't wait til these start hitting the states.

[webstar1000]

Wow I cannot wait

[MikeDuke]

That looks very impressive indeed. Maybe one day...

[St. Troy]

I truly believe that between Suntup & Lyras, those two players in the book collecting world have stepped up the game !

Absolutely.

[Garrell]

Yeah, hope to catch one of the versions on the market, not the lettered.

[frik]

The complete set of four:

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[jon10g]

Very nice!

[Garrell]

Very very well done!!!

[frik]

They are, aren't they. Can't wait to find out what will be next.....
Have heard Wind in the Willows.....and even The Hobbit has been mentioned somewhere......:drool:

sk

[shaq]

Hobbit. The world will implode with happiness!!!!

[webstar1000]

They are, aren't they. Can't wait to find out what will be next.....
Have heard Wind in the Willows.....and even The Hobbit has been mentioned somewhere......:drool:

sk

Rich Does the work for the Tolikein Estate... so a real possibility here.

[Alec]

That is interesting Kris.
What work exactly does Richard do on behalf of The Tolkien Estates?

[webstar1000]

That is interesting Kris.
What work exactly does Richard do on behalf of The Tolkien Estates?

Quite a bit brother...

[burgerhicks80]

Did people receive shipping notifications? I'min the states so I know I might not get the book right away but I just wondering if I should keep a lookout for an email?

[webstar1000]

Did people receive shipping notifications? I'min the states so I know I might not get the book right away but I just wondering if I should keep a lookout for an email?

MINE ARRIVES FRIDAY!!!!

[St. Troy]

Quite a bit brother...

Hey, don't Hulk out on us...

[webstar1000]

Quite a bit brother...

Hey, don't Hulk out on us...

I just heard that he has done work for the estate BUT I am not the expert and cannot say for 100% sure. There are others here that might

[herbertwest]

Did people receive shipping notifications? I'min the states so I know I might not get the book right away but I just wondering if I should keep a lookout for an email?

I didn't get any shipping notifications, but I recieved two big boxes today :)

[herbertwest]

That is interesting Kris.
What work exactly does Richard do on behalf of The Tolkien Estates?

He has posted quite a few rebound, over the last 2 years on his instagram.
I remember falling in love with his copy of "Stardust" last year, and going through his past pictures.

Here is his instagram : https://www.instagram.com/lyrasbooks/?hl=fr

You don't need an account to see the posts (if it still causes problems, dont hesitate to send me an email and i'll share you some of the pictures), but here are a few posts he shared about it :


https://www.instagram.com/p/Bed3C6JFX7S/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BfT3bGJFGjL/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BgwuhYflOeG/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BjSJDxZg3KA/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlQydC7g9Sj/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmG1hk5AkVf/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs1E8VlgEZm/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs6RYgkgGjj/
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3ATxROptT9/
https://www.instagram.com/p/B5QTaYipxAQ/

[webstar1000]

That is interesting Kris.
What work exactly does Richard do on behalf of The Tolkien Estates?

He has posted quite a few rebound, over the last 2 years on his instagram.
I remember falling in love with his copy of "Stardust" last year, and going through his past pictures.

Here is his instagram : https://www.instagram.com/lyrasbooks/?hl=fr

You don't need an account to see the posts (if it still causes problems, dont hesitate to send me an email and i'll share you some of the pictures), but here are a few posts he shared about it :


https://www.instagram.com/p/Bed3C6JFX7S/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BfT3bGJFGjL/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BgwuhYflOeG/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BjSJDxZg3KA/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BlQydC7g9Sj/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmG1hk5AkVf/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs1E8VlgEZm/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs6RYgkgGjj/
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3ATxROptT9/
https://www.instagram.com/p/B5QTaYipxAQ/

Well there ya go... I heard he did stuff for the family. IF anyone has a shot at a limited... it be Rich!

[MikeDuke]

Wow.
Amazing stuff. His Stardust and Tolkien work are really amazing. Congrats to those who have them.

[St. Troy]

Allow me to toot Lyra's horn by calling attention to a previous post of mine:

https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?22872-Lyra-s-Books&p=1208568&viewfull=1#post1208568

[Splync]

Those are all works out beauty! Would love to have been lucky enough to get some of those beautiful rebinds!

[Alec]

I understand what you mean now Kris.
Those are beautiful pieces of work and the new Stardust in all its editions is probably as good as you will see anywhere, first class.
Congratulations to all those collectors who have now one on their shelves or one in transit.
The rebound Tolkien’s I have seen before and they are fine examples, however this is one of Richard’s passions and many are commissions, but they are not published work for the Tolkien Estates. I can see how it could be easily construed that they are.

[webstar1000]

I understand what you mean now Kris.
Those are beautiful pieces of work and the new Stardust in all its editions is probably as good as you will see anywhere, first class.
Congratulations to all those collectors who have now one on their shelves or one in transit.
The rebound Tolkien’s I have seen before and they are fine examples, however this is one of Richard’s passions and many are commissions, but they are not published work for the Tolkien Estates. I can see how it could be easily construed that they are.

Thanks my friend for the info. Always appreciate to get the solid intel my friend!


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[webstar1000]

There has only been a few times in my book collecting life where I have been FLOORED. I mean fall off you chair, jaw hurts from your mouth spread so wide in awe... just flat out amazed. In fact, I can tell you those times. I can count them on one hand. My first lettered book which was IT from CD. The first time I seen my lettered Regulators. The day I opened the Suntup masterpiece's we all know as Misery. AND lastly..... today. I have seen a lot of books in my time... I love books. It gives me pure unadulterated joy. I love helping people get the ones they desire so much as I love the same for me. Which brings me to now. Today. And today Lyra's Stardust arrived. I bought all 4 books. I was not going to BUT am so glad I did. My hands were shaking holding these. All levels were hand made and it shows. Hand made by the press owner himself and the love he poured into each edition is evident in every piece and level. I am loyal to my small press publishers.. and only a few. Today I added Lyra Books to that shiort list. Now... if you will excuse me... I have to pick myself off the floor and wipe the drool off my chin. Cheers all... kris

[MikeDuke]

That's great Kris. Maybe one day I will be able to get Lyra book. I guess time will tell. But congrats to all who got them.

[herbertwest]

Just opened one of my two leather books (not sure, whether to open or not the second copy, so far... although I don't plan on selling it for months / years), and I LOVE the first copy.

I dont have much comparison points in luxury books, as I only have gift editions otherwise, but from pictures I have seen, I don't think that any other limited looks as impressive.
It really is as nice as when I first saw it, more than a year ago when Rich was working on a prototype, and fell in love with it.

I am sooooo glad to have gotten it :)

[burgerhicks80]

just got my shipping notice. Super excited to have this in my hands next week!

[shaq]

Just opened one of my two leather books (not sure, whether to open or not the second copy, so far... although I don't plan on selling it for months / years), and I LOVE the first copy.

I dont have much comparison points in luxury books, as I only have gift editions otherwise, but from pictures I have seen, I don't think that any other limited looks as impressive.
It really is as nice as when I first saw it, more than a year ago when Rich was working on a prototype, and fell in love with it.

I am sooooo glad to have gotten it :)

I have the mustard one, which is excellent. Stared at it constantly all week. Would love the leathered one, congratulations

[Noxus35]

Today's a good day; i finally got a shipping notice for my Standard Mustard! 😬

[shaq]

Today's a good day; i finally got a shipping notice for my Standard Mustard! 😬

Not long now then. Worth the wait. Imagine, 4 months from order to delivery! Give or take a week or two.

Pretty impressive. You will be so happy with this.

[Noxus35]

Today's a good day; i finally got a shipping notice for my Standard Mustard! 😬

Not long now then. Worth the wait. Imagine, 4 months from order to delivery! Give or take a week or two.

Pretty impressive. You will be so happy with this.

It is impressive, he did an awesome job on the production and updates. I can't wait to see the final book.

[becca69]

Just got notice mine had clearance issues but were just released and should be here tomorrow.

[ELazansky]

Still waiting for my shipping notice...

[cit74]

Still waiting for my shipping notice...

Me too - still waiting...on shipping notice

[Randall Flagg]

Still waiting for my shipping notice...

Me too - still waiting...on shipping notice
No notice here yet.


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[cit74]

actually just got my notification this morning....will see how quickly it updates with fedex

[burgerhicks80]

Does anyone know if and when Lyra's publishes another book if they will be offering matching numbers for this who bought Stardust?

[webstar1000]

Does anyone know if and when Lyra's publishes another book if they will be offering matching numbers for this who bought Stardust?

Rich is going with rights so yeah... that’s your number. He did say to me only the leather and lettered versions will have rights though. Then all lottery

[Br!an]

Received my shipping notice today. :dance:

[playdohman]

I am looking for a Blue Stardust. if anyone has an extra one for sale please PM me.

Found one!

[Br!an]

Anyone aware of secondary market sale prices for the various editions?

[webstar1000]

Anyone aware of secondary market sale prices for the various editions?

Yeah I have a few $’s Bri... base is running $500-600 range. 1/100 leather is $2000-2500 range and letter has to be over $6000 as I was offered $6500 for mine. It’s not for sale. I want the rights lol

[webstar1000]

Anyone aware of secondary market sale prices for the various editions?

Yeah I have a few $’s Bri... base is running $500-600 range. 1/100 leather is $2000-2500 range and letter has to be over $6000 as I was offered $6500 for mine. It’s not for sale. I want the rights lol

Will be interesting to see what the first lettered sale goes for. Mines not for sale atm either.

I agree. I planned to sell it... I really did. ONCE IN HAND? Hell no. I am keeping that book. Its among the best I own. I can see this hitting the 10K mark easy.

[herbertwest]

Random idea : maybe a King collector would be interested in trading a lettered "Later" for a lettered "Stardust" :evil:

[webstar1000]

Random idea : maybe a King collector would be interested in trading a lettered "Later" for a lettered "Stardust" :evil:

Lol maybe if they were certifiably insane.

LOL I actually LOL'd out loud at this. Sorry Jeremy love ya buddy.

[Brian861]

Anyone aware of secondary market sale prices for the various editions?

Yeah I have a few $’s Bri... base is running $500-600 range. 1/100 leather is $2000-2500 range and letter has to be over $6000 as I was offered $6500 for mine. It’s not for sale. I want the rights lol

Can they not be sold without rights?

[webstar1000]

Anyone aware of secondary market sale prices for the various editions?

Yeah I have a few $’s Bri... base is running $500-600 range. 1/100 leather is $2000-2500 range and letter has to be over $6000 as I was offered $6500 for mine. It’s not for sale. I want the rights lol

Can they not be sold without rights?

Great question and Rich has not stated yet how... I hope it works just like suntup. That’s pretty tried, tested and proven I think. I just know he hinted on Facebook something else is coming so I’m not taking a chance. Lol I won’t sell them anyways... my goodness they are so beautiful. They really are.

[webstar1000]

I should say. This is my second favourite limited of all time. Misery letter is number one. No way that can be bested... but this is my second.

[Brian861]

Anyone aware of secondary market sale prices for the various editions?

Yeah I have a few $’s Bri... base is running $500-600 range. 1/100 leather is $2000-2500 range and letter has to be over $6000 as I was offered $6500 for mine. It’s not for sale. I want the rights lol

Can they not be sold without rights?

Great question and Rich has not stated yet how... I hope it works just like suntup. That’s pretty tried, tested and proven I think. I just know he hinted on Facebook something else is coming so I’m not taking a chance. Lol I won’t sell them anyways... my goodness they are so beautiful. They really are.

I'm of the plain Jane group so not an issue for me. Just curious. Arrived today but I have yet to open it.

[herbertwest]

Well, here is the first leather copy of Stardust I've seen for sale.
Usual seller... for a small 5k (http://ebay.us/tZdABp)

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/LjEAAOSwyiVgCgUu/s-l1600.png

[St. Troy]

Rebound LOTR:

https://mobile.twitter.com/lyrasbooks/status/1390718500772122624

[webstar1000]

My buddy has a leather stardust for $3k with rights. Word is they will have them. I wonder if it Will sell!

[rolliepris]

My buddy has a leather stardust for $3k with rights. Word is they will have them. I wonder if it Will sell!

I'd be interested to get this. PM me at rolypris@hotmail.com

[shaq]

Have rights been confirmed with Lyra?

[webstar1000]

Have rights been confirmed with Lyra?

Basically. He indicated to me 1-100 will have the rights and lettered will. He will do 101-200 that will not have rights.


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[burgerhicks80]

Have rights been confirmed with Lyra?

Basically. He indicated to me 1-100 will have the rights and lettered will. He will do 101-200 that will not have rights.


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is that only for the lettered/ leather? Will the mustard/blue have rights?

[webstar1000]

Have rights been confirmed with Lyra?

Basically. He indicated to me 1-100 will have the rights and lettered will. He will do 101-200 that will not have rights.


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is that only for the lettered/ leather? Will the mustard/blue have rights?

No didn’t sound like it and it’s not set in stone but I’d be surprised if this wasn’t a sure thing.

[MikeDuke]

That's what I get for waiting. I mean it would have been great to get in on the ground floor but doing this and Suntup and other books would have been impossible. Congrats to those who did get them though. They do look fantastic.

[shaq]

Have rights been confirmed with Lyra?

Basically. He indicated to me 1-100 will have the rights and lettered will. He will do 101-200 that will not have rights.


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If that’s the case, that is a perfect blend. I imagine the current owners of >100 may be unhappy, but it really opens it up to new customers.


On a selfish note, pc owners....hopefully get an option.

[webstar1000]

Have rights been confirmed with Lyra?

Basically. He indicated to me 1-100 will have the rights and lettered will. He will do 101-200 that will not have rights.


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If that’s the case, that is a perfect blend. I imagine the current owners of >100 may be unhappy, but it really opens it up to new customers.


On a selfish note, pc owners....hopefully get an option.

Why would current owners be u happy? They have rights. Only 100 leathers now. Next time there will be 200.


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[shaq]

Have rights been confirmed with Lyra?

Basically. He indicated to me 1-100 will have the rights and lettered will. He will do 101-200 that will not have rights.


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If that’s the case, that is a perfect blend. I imagine the current owners of >100 may be unhappy, but it really opens it up to new customers.


On a selfish note, pc owners....hopefully get an option.

Why would current owners be u happy? They have rights. Only 100 leathers now. Next time there will be 200.


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Lol I am being an idiot. Of course. Even better

[Kingfan24]

Depending on how much cash we end up with the sale of our home I MAY have a lettered for sale. Big MAY.

[shaq]

Depending on how much cash we end up with the sale of our home I MAY have a lettered for sale. Big MAY.

Wow!

[frik]

Update from Rich Tong/Lyra's Books: interesting!

Well… I had hoped to approach the various announcements I have to make over the next couple of weeks in a slightly different order but, oh well! As some of you may be aware, another fine press has just announced that they will be publishing ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ by Oscar Wilde this year. It seems that both of us have been secretly beavering away on the same project for many months! So yes, the next book to be published by Lyra’s Books will also be ‘Dorian Gray’, although I expect our versions to be quite different from one another. I’m hoping for the pre-order to happen sometime shortly before Christmas, perhaps January if it is unavoidable. Whatever happens, we are printing in December and binding in January/February. There are two other books lined up for next year and it’s possible, given this mini crisis, that I might just let you know what they are a long time in advance! That worked quite well for ‘Stardust’ so perhaps it’s the way forward with future titles.

The other key piece of news is this – I am creating a new imprint for Lyra’s Books. I had planned to give all the information about this and how rights and everything will work before announcing the first title, but I’ll touch on it briefly here before posting more details about it early next week..

There will now be two imprints under the Lyra’s Books umbrella. ‘Lyra’s Press’ which started with ‘Stardust’, will publish modern titles. Then, ‘Lyra’s Classics’ will publish (as the name suggests) classic, public domain titles. There will be rights for the Numbered and Lettered editions of both imprints. I will explain in depth how that will work in the next couple of days but briefly: both imprints will have separate rights tracks, and Lettered and Leather owners of ‘Stardust’ will be given first refusal on the first ‘Classics’ book. In the next news post I’ll try and explain a little about my reasoning for all of this!

Anyway, a little bit about Dorian-

This will be the first book of the ‘Classics’ imprint. It will be limited to 250 Numbered and 26 Lettered copies ONLY. We will not be producing a Standard edition for any ‘Classics’ titles.

The book is going to be finished to the highest standard possible, utilising the skills of award-winning craftsmen and designers. I will hand bind all the books, Phil Abel at Hand and Eye will print all the pages on his Heidelberg cylinder press, and Marcelo Anciano of Arete Editions will be designing the interior of the book. This little team is what you should expect on all Lyra’s projects going forward and for the foreseeable future. The Lyra/Arete/Hand and Eye unit is feeling strong and we all share the same quality and design sensibilities. It all feels very harmonious.

We have commissioned painter Gregory Manchess to provide us with a series of concept oil portraits for ‘Dorian Gray’. Greg is widely respected in his field and has won countless awards including the Hamilton King Award, the highest honour given by the Society of Illustrators. Greg has been awarded many high-profile commissions, including work for the Coen Brothers, National Geographic Magazine, Time and a number of commissions for stamps for the US Postal Service. Greg will be signing both editions.

You can find some images of his previous work here on his website – www.manchess.com

The image you can see at the top of this post is an oil pastel portrait Greg did of Oscar Wilde over a decade ago. He was thrilled when we approached him about illustrating our edition and together we decided that the Wilde portrait would work well as our frontispiece.

A foreword will be provided by Oscar Wilde’s only grandchild, Merlin Holland. Merlin has written extensively on the subject of his grandfather and is an honorary patron of the Oscar Wilde Society. He will sign the Lettered edition only.

Over the course of the next month or two, I will release more details/photos/prices etc. I just wanted, at this point, to give you a little more information about what is happening. As I said, more detailed info about how rights will work will be coming in a few days.

Stay tuned!

Rich

[St. Troy]

That looks interesting (and Wilde is certainly an author worth a special edition). I wonder who the other publisher is (I'd suspected Folio Society - they just announced a new batch - but it doesn't appear to be them).

[frik]

I wonder who the other publisher is (I'd suspected Folio Society - they just announced a new batch - but it doesn't appear to be them).

Nope; that's Amaranthine Books.

sk

[webstar1000]

Some Of the best books I Own!


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[frik]

Coming soon....The Picture of Dorian Gray - sneak peek of the upcoming numbered and lettered edition(s):
(Looking totally awesome)

sk

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[webstar1000]

I just love what Rich does... man I bought Stardust as an investment. I could NOT imagine letting it go now.

[MikeDuke]

They do seem like excelent books. High quaility all the way.

[frik]

A closer look at the numbered

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and lettered edition. Some of the classiest books I've ever seen...

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[herbertwest]

The lettered looks stunning !

[MikeDuke]

WOW. Man do I wish I could get in on these as well. I don't even know how to order. The website is confusing, to me.

[herbertwest]

It's not available to purchase yet

[MikeDuke]

I know that. But I don't think I even know how to purchase. Plus, with the other things I am doing, I am not sure I would have
the money anyway.

[herbertwest]

Whenever it will be available to purchase, paypal should be an option
As for the prices, I guess we'll soon find out.
There should be some numbered copies available for sale, but I guess the lettered will all go to the owners of the lettered stardust

[shaq]

Pricing, rights and key dates now up on Lyras books website

[frik]

There should be some numbered copies available for sale, but I guess the lettered will all go to the owners of the lettered stardust

150 Numbered copies (#101-#250) will be available to the general public, at public preorder.

sk

[shaq]

There should be some numbered copies available for sale, but I guess the lettered will all go to the owners of the lettered stardust

150 Numbered copies (#101-#250) will be available to the general public, at public preorder.

sk

50 of these also will have rights on the next classic, and 100 available to the public ongoing. Brilliant

[Tony]

Never mind me

[webstar1000]

Stardust Lyra keeps blowing me away with what it can fetch on all levels.

[herbertwest]

I guess the preorders emails should arrive soon, hopefully before the weekend :)

[shaq]

There are 6 lettered available by lottery.

Hope those submitting are successful.

It’s out of my reach (I think, although still one day left to submit) but probably the most stunning book I have seen, and we had some great ones, including Stardust, in the past few years.

Taking nothing away from that numbered either, just wow.

Exciting times.

[herbertwest]

The lettered are now gone

Anybody here got one?

[herbertwest]

There should be less than 40 copies now for the numbered Dorian, on the Lyras website (https://www.lyrasbooks.com/shop/the-picture-of-dorian-gray/numbered/)

[St. Troy]

Per their Instagram post today, the next in Lyra's "Classics" series will be A Christmas Carol:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZXG2v_LqG3/?utm_medium=copy_link

What with ACC being one of two works (the other being Lord of the Rings) of which I would own dozens of copies if space and cash weren't an issue, I nearly had a stroke when I read this - I can not wait to see what they do with it.

[Splync]

Per their Instagram post today, the next in Lyra's "Classics" series will be A Christmas Carol:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZXG2v_LqG3/?utm_medium=copy_link

What with ACC being one of two works (the other being Lord of the Rings) of which I would own dozens of copies if space and cash weren't an issue, I nearly had a stroke when I read this - I can not wait to see what they do with it.

If they want to wait until MUCH closer to Christmas of 2022 before launching A Christmas Carol, my wallet would greatly appreciate it, haha!

[herbertwest]

There seems to be a leather Lyra Stardust for sale on ebay (https://ebay.us/bWq2sB)

[St. Troy]

Coraline: The Red Thread Edition

https://www.lyrasbooks.com/lyras-press-title-announcement/


This will be presented in three states – 500 x Standard, 200 x Numbered and 26 x Lettered. Today is only the title reveal, so prices and more detailed info will be shared in the coming weeks. We are hoping to do the pre-order for this title around mid to late July 2022.

...we will be making a minor alteration to the text, with Neil’s permission. We have the concept of a red thread running throughout this book, connecting the beginning to the end which means the book will be letterpress printed in two colours throughout. The thread is described in the book as black but a black thread running through black silhouettes wouldn’t work. We asked Neil if we might be allowed to change the wording to fit our design and he agreed wholeheartedly and said we could do so… and also that we should call this edition ‘The Red Thread Edition’.

[OldCrow88]

Rich Tong is kicking ass! :thumbsup:

[webstar1000]

I have a Curious King Numbered Blade AND RIGHTS For $3500. These are made by Lyra Books. The next series is Broken Earth then Hyperion Series. LOTS OF BIG THINGS coming from this new publisher.

[webstar1000]

LYRA CORALINE SIGNED LIMITED - $1950 shipped

[herbertwest]

Recieved my 2 copies of DORIAN, and it is very nice!

[frik]

Both states of Lyra's Dorian are amazing!
Can't wait for Coraline and A Christmas Carol.

sk

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[herbertwest]

Can't wait for Coraline, but to be honnest, I am not really interested in Christmas Carol...

[webstar1000]

Looking to buy a lettered Dorian!!!

[MikeDuke]

Those are beautiful looking books. Congrats to those who have them.

[herbertwest]

A friend has a Dorian leather he's considering to sell

[webstar1000]

A friend has a Dorian leather he's considering to sell

letter or number?

[herbertwest]

number

[Cook]

Both states of Lyra's Dorian are amazing!
Can't wait for Coraline and A Christmas Carol.

sk

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Classy looking book, I'm afraid to ask how much this was..

[herbertwest]

The lettered was £2250 (Worldwide express shipping is included in the price).

> https://www.lyrasbooks.com/dorian-pricing-and-pre-order/

[St. Troy]

Have there been any details or pics relating to A Christmas Carol?

[herbertwest]

Not yet

[frik]

Have there been any details or pics relating to A Christmas Carol?

A few illustrations have been shared - or maybe just one, think it was the one.
No further details yet.

Found them!

sk

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[Br!an]

I'm pretty sure that hat would not fit on his head.

[webstar1000]

ONLY A FEW LEFT WITH RIGHTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

https://www.facebook.com/conversationtreepress

This is going to be a huge press and work is done by Ludlow! (Lyra)

[TacomaDiver]

Has there been any update to the Coraline ordering issues? I have an order confirmation, but then the whole "things went awry during orders - we'll update soon" email went out, but nothing since.

[Br!an]

For sale.

F&F or add 4% - Domestic shipping included.

Stardust Standard Edition - Mustard - $500
Stardust Standard Edition - Blue - $500

[frik]

Coming up soon: A Christmas Carol.
Seriously one of the most gorgeous books of this (or any) year.

sk

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[webstar1000]

His WORK IS INSANE GOOD. Arguably among the best.

[herbertwest]

Cant wait to find out more about the numbered copy
Which I forgot the sales will be next week... kind of wasn't expecting it, hoping to be able to save money this month :emot-roflolmao:

[Randall Flagg]

That is one gorgeous book.

[shaq]

Cant wait to find out more about the numbered copy
Which I forgot the sales will be next week... kind of wasn't expecting it, hoping to be able to save money this month :emot-roflolmao:

Sales next week, and almost instant shipping. Basically as fast as Rich can process.

I think I like the model of pay and ship happening all at the same time.

[herbertwest]

Makes a change of having to wait / hope several years

[shaq]

It does. Very pleasant change. Jeremy, details of the numbered are now on lyras fb site. Prices to follow next week

[herbertwest]

Yep, i've seen earlier today

I wasn't so sure about the book... but I think I will get mine (good thing I have a bonus in november, going partially on it!)