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[RichardX]

I wonder what Cormac McCarthy's opinion is of Bret Easton Ellis as a writer.

This raises an interesting question: do publishers consider the opinion of the author in choosing contributors such as the writer of an introduction? It would feel awkward if, for example, McCarthy thought little of BEE.

I'm guessing he couldn't care less so long as the check clears and Ellis has good things to say about the book (which he will).

[MikeDuke]

I am really excited to be getting something of this caliber, but I am also excited to learn about the second quarter on Mon.

[webstar1000]

I have a matching Red Dragon, SOTL, Silence ARC, all swag, as new and rights from seller to any other Harris books at cost should suntup Do them! Send me a note


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[Cook]

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I know someone who has an interest, does the Red Dragon ARC come w/the package?

[webstar1000]

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I know someone who has an interest, does the Red Dragon ARC come w/the package?

No it’s the only part missing.

[Cook]

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I know someone who has an interest, does the Red Dragon ARC come w/the package?

No it’s the only part missing.

Any possible leads on one?

[webstar1000]

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I know someone who has an interest, does the Red Dragon ARC come w/the package?

No it’s the only part missing.

Any possible leads on one?

No but they come up from time to time on the Fan group


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[scottb]

I mean I dont understand why folks are freaking over a possible King signature of an introduction. If that happened and was surprise revealed i sure it would be a bonus to every numbered rights holder. I would think that It would not follow the path of Misery. It is not a Stephen King S/N LE of one of his own books.

I guess if they dont have a number I can understand the angst.

I love King. I love McCarthy. The thought of King writing an intro to Blood Meridian is completely inappropriate and wouldn't make sense to me at all. Again - I LOVE both authors, but no one will ever put McCarthy and King in the same classification. Ever.

People that would be more in line for an introduction to this book would be Marilynne Robinson, Margaret Atwood, Alice Munroe, Salman Rushdie, or J.M. Coetzee. Even Barbara Kingsolver is appropriate.

J/w how you feel about Ellis doing the intro?

I wonder what Cormac McCarthy's opinion is of Bret Easton Ellis as a writer

I highly doubt he's read any of Ellis's work. McCarthy said long ago he doesn't read fiction anymore. He's one of only a handful of writers who I've ever heard say that. Most read all they can because they love it.

I can't find the source but I'm sure I read he said that there's nothing being written that's worth reading. I guess when you're a literary genius (which he is) you can get away with it.

[Noxus35]

Am i the only one now curious to see what other designs Paul had for Blood Meridian?

By the way Paul; what an amazing design, gorgeous! You weren't kidding when you said that this would be produced at a lettered level and congratulations on the sell out! 👌🏻

[herbertwest]

I dont know whether I will be able to afford the Suntup numbered for a long time, but I want it.
I entered the lottery and cross my fingers

[GypsyDRB]

Am i the only one now curious to see what other designs Paul had for Blood Meridian?

By the way Paul; what an amazing design, gorgeous! You weren't kidding when you said that this would be produced at a lettered level and congratulations on the sell out! 👌🏻

Agree. Not enough superlatives to describe this design.

[Soup81]

I like the design as well although someone pointed out it does look like a block-shaped american football when open... so maybe I would've liked to see a SLIGHTLY lighter shade... sand like.

[GypsyDRB]

I like the design as well although someone pointed out it does look like a block-shaped american football when open... so maybe I would've liked to see a SLIGHTLY lighter shade... sand like.

Mmm, no...color isn’t remotely the same...but it’s a free country. Maybe freeze dried cherries? 🤷*♂️

[Splync]

I like the design as well although someone pointed out it does look like a block-shaped american football when open... so maybe I would've liked to see a SLIGHTLY lighter shade... sand like.

Anybody want to go out back and throw the old Blood Meridian around after dinner? ;-)

[jeffingoff]

I like the design as well although someone pointed out it does look like a block-shaped american football when open... so maybe I would've liked to see a SLIGHTLY lighter shade... sand like.

Mmm, no...color isn’t remotely the same...but it’s a free country. Maybe freeze dried cherries? *

I think Soup is referring to the lettered. And if anyone is tossing that around, throw it my way. That looks glorious. And that top edge stain is heart-racing. Like tapping an artery.


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[BrewMeister]

Who else is excited about tomorrow's Q2 announcement? I'm at least as excited as I am for a book announcement - perhaps more as you experts are so good at deciphering Paul's clues for upcoming books.

Speaking of the unknown, I wonder if Paul will follow up on his idea of having a mystery book with no teaser information. Maybe tomorrow?!?

[MLG]

Who else is excited about tomorrow's Q2 announcement? I'm at least as excited as I am for a book announcement - perhaps more as you experts are so good at deciphering Paul's clues for upcoming books.

Speaking of the unknown, I wonder if Paul will follow up on his idea of having a mystery book with no teaser information. Maybe tomorrow?!?

I would actually prefer if Paul was more vague in the pre announcement so there would be less of a chance of everyone knowing what was coming.

[jeffingoff]

Who else is excited about tomorrow's Q2 announcement? I'm at least as excited as I am for a book announcement - perhaps more as you experts are so good at deciphering Paul's clues for upcoming books.

Speaking of the unknown, I wonder if Paul will follow up on his idea of having a mystery book with no teaser information. Maybe tomorrow?!?

I would actually prefer if Paul was more vague in the pre announcement so there would be less of a chance of everyone knowing what was coming.

Yeah I like not being certain. It works even though it’s the exact opposite of how every other publisher does business.


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[zelig]

This is just an absolute amazing production, Paul, Becca, and team!I'm in heaven over this release and thrilled to know I'll have a matching set of Suntup McCarthys. The Road is the book that nailed my feet to the floor and Blood Meridian rewards that loyalty tenfold.

I do have to ask if the binding on the numbered is the same as the Coptic binding on the lettered edition of The Road. I see you've described it differently as "butterfly sewing" and not Coptic so I'm assuming there is a significant difference. To be completely honest, I'm nervous about handling this book because I'm about the most graceless, clumsy creature prowling the earth.

ANOTHER OBSERVATION (I know, I'm insufferable): I think it's really interesting that Cormac's name doesn't appear on the cover and Blood Meridian is in the reverse on the back cover.

Love this edition! I'm a lucky man to still have an invitation to this party and a ticket on this train. If nothing else, I'll always have these books.

Thanks Jeff. It's similar to the Coptic, in that you have sewn signatures which are exposed at the spine, but there are differences, primarily with the addition of those linen tapes. I've seen some comments about the strength of this binding structure and whether it's safe to handle. This binding style has been around for a very long time, and is stable. We're also adding the tyvek hinge to reinforce the endsheets at the spine.

I want to congratulate the team as well. To put this effort into a numbered book is so fantastic for those of us who can not get a lettered book.
Then we have Mon with the new quarter. I wonder if the Suntup team would attempt something like this again. I know it's a lot, but the quality
is clearly evident BRAVO.

Thanks Mike. I wouldn't want to create this level of design and binding too often for a Numbered book. It would mean we'd have too many very high priced Numbered editions for my liking. Sometimes, the book ends up dictating the direction. And for this one, that's what happened. So we went with it.

I wonder what Cormac McCarthy's opinion is of Bret Easton Ellis as a writer.

This raises an interesting question: do publishers consider the opinion of the author in choosing contributors such as the writer of an introduction? It would feel awkward if, for example, McCarthy thought little of BEE.

We are required contractually to submit potential introductory authors for approval. We cannot simply commission someone we feel is a fit, and publish the piece in the book. We have to get approval from the trade publisher and other parties involved. So he was approved and everyone was pleased with the choice. The connection for us was along the lines of what Dolan pointed out in an earlier comment.

[Splync]

Who else is excited about tomorrow's Q2 announcement? I'm at least as excited as I am for a book announcement - perhaps more as you experts are so good at deciphering Paul's clues for upcoming books.

Speaking of the unknown, I wonder if Paul will follow up on his idea of having a mystery book with no teaser information. Maybe tomorrow?!?

I would actually prefer if Paul was more vague in the pre announcement so there would be less of a chance of everyone knowing what was coming.

"For the month of April, we are very excited to announce that we will be publishing a book! It will have an introduction and some artwork and that's all you get."

[BrewMeister]

"For the month of April, we are very excited to announce that we will be publishing a book! It will have an introduction and some artwork and that's all you get."

A book you say? Know whatahmean, know whatahmean, nudge nudge, know whatahmean, say no more, say no more. That's good, that's good! A nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat!

[OldCrow88]

"For the month of April, we are very excited to announce that we will be publishing a book! It will have an introduction and some artwork and that's all you get."

Ho! Ho! That's not all you get: the numbered edition will include a slipcase, and the lettered some form of traycase. Both produced in 2021. How's that for a hint?

[BrewMeister]

Ho! Ho! That's not all you get: the numbered edition will include a slipcase, and the lettered some form of traycase. Both produced in 2021. How's that for a hint?

TMI! You might as well come out and just tell me what the book is!

[Dolan]

That's really fascinating insight, Paul. I think you need to do an annual recap of all this insider information! haha

Then again, what we're interested probably falls under TRADE SECRETS!

[MikeDuke]

Thanks for Paul. I am very happy to add this book to my collection but I agree that having too many numbered books at this level may be a lot to
ask for people. And I understand why The Exorcist was where it was also. But you have to balance where the "making of the books" takes you
and not having numbered books that are above your comfort zone.
Please don't any one me. I am just making an observation. I am not complaining.
P.S I am sure this quarter will also be great and I am very excited for it to begin.