Suntup Editions

[webstar1000]

OK. I think I figured it out anyway. So there .

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[MikeDuke]

Besides my mistake, who is ready for this weeks release.

[MikeDuke]

It's all good Kris. I did not take it the wrong way. But again, I will admit, on certain things I a, slow on the uptake.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

A highly coveted treasure is the double decker card.

[zelig]

Or the expertly designed and painstakingly crafted quintuple decker card! Even more rare than the double.

[NiceM]

Feel free to send this my way! They will be cherished

[Randall Flagg]

[jeffingoff]

Whoever was asking for a Suntup Edition of GEEK LOVE you should know you may be getting the wonderful limited treatment from Centipede instead. From Jerad’s newsletter:

And we are still trying to get rights nailed down for Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny and Geek Love by Katharine Dunn. Man, acquisitions are taking a long time!

[ZombieElvis]

Whoever was asking for a Suntup Edition of GEEK LOVE you should know you may be getting the wonderful limited treatment from Centipede instead. From Jerad’s newsletter:

And we are still trying to get rights nailed down for Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny and Geek Love by Katharine Dunn. Man, acquisitions are taking a long time!

that would be me and FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!!!!
I still wish it was a Suntup production, :/ I got on the Suntup bus and im never getting off NEVER!

[zelig]

I would have liked to publish this one but I knew Jerad was doing it so I stayed away. I have no doubt it will be a beautiful edition. There’s more than enough books to go around and we have some highly desirable ones in the pipeline.

[zelig]

Good one. I have a couple pallets on the floor which this tag would work well for.

[lotuz]

I would have liked to publish this one but I knew Jerad was doing it so I stayed away. I have no doubt it will be a beautiful edition. There’s more than enough books to go around and we have some highly desirable ones in the pipeline.

I really want to write a Centipede and Suntup side-by-side essay again someday and with an attitude like this I'm never going to get the chance

[Patrick]

I posted comments and pics in the Facebook group the other day, but want to add here that these editions of RED DRAGON are absolutely amazing. The slipcase for the numbered edition is the nicest I can ever remember owning. It’s up there with with the Suntup MISERY case, except that one has the advantage of being a traycase and has that cool little ax closure.

Paul, you and your team have really outdone yourselves with this one. Thank you!

[zelig]

I would have liked to publish this one but I knew Jerad was doing it so I stayed away. I have no doubt it will be a beautiful edition. There’s more than enough books to go around and we have some highly desirable ones in the pipeline.

I really want to write a Centipede and Suntup side-by-side essay again someday and with an attitude like this I'm never going to get the chance

I’m afraid you won’t on this one! With HH, neither of us knew the other was doing it until it was too late. I don’t mind creating a limited book that has been done before, provided enough years have passed. Other factors like the book itself, who published the other edition/s, etc. will play a part in the decision. For now you will have to enjoy Centipede’s GL, and I have no doubt you will.

I posted comments and pics in the Facebook group the other day, but want to add here that these editions of RED DRAGON are absolutely amazing. The slipcase for the numbered edition is the nicest I can ever remember owning. It’s up there with with the Suntup MISERY case, except that one has the advantage of being a traycase and has that cool little ax closure.

Paul, you and your team have really outdone yourselves with this one. Thank you!

Patrick, thanks man. Appreciate it. I always knew you had good taste!

[DoctorZaius]

Whoever was asking for a Suntup Edition of GEEK LOVE you should know you may be getting the wonderful limited treatment from Centipede instead. From Jerad’s newsletter:

And we are still trying to get rights nailed down for Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny and Geek Love by Katharine Dunn. Man, acquisitions are taking a long time!

I already have one of the 32 limiteds done of Geek Love back in 1989 - it's gorgeous. Thanks for the heads-up. I look forward to seeing what Jerad can come up with. Paul, you are a class act for backing off to give Jerad the space needed to do it. This book begs for something special - I'm sure your's would have been great.

[swintek]

Man, love that professionalism in respect to backing off a book that a a fellow publisher is trying to land. Kudos, and much respect.

Also, I finally opened my RED DRAGON "gift" edition. I had purposely let some time sit in between enjoying the numbered for a few days, and opening the "gift". I think everyone is in agreement that the numbered is a crowning achievement, both in Suntup's roster, and the Horror small press in general. A landmark edition of a massively important book. And it's also important that it's signed, unlike Subpress's. But- the gift edition, I think- is the Book of the Year. It's a stunner, and I do absolutely factor in price and availability. Anyone can make a $1K plus "beautiful" book, but a truly gorgeous book at this price point is amazing. And, gorgeous it is. When I pay $500 for a book- I expect it to look as good as the numbered RED DRAGON does. It damn well better. That's a lot of money for a book. The "Artist Gift" was just a shocker at the level of quality and attention to detail. I now get why Paul had to up the price for the next Gift edition. If the quality keeps up to this level- and I'm sure it will- they should still be worth it.

Anyway, just really wanted to say how much I really love both editions. I just dig the idea that 1000 people get to read this seminal novel in a truly beautiful- and affordable edition. Well, I'm not sure about now- I haven't checked, but I'm sure the price is going up on eBay. Anyway- thanks for both, Paul!

[MikeDuke]

Again, I have to agree that Red Dragon is a spectacular edition. The case for the numbered is so original in my mind. I love the idea of that kind of cloth. And the AGE textured fell on the slipcase, and that art on the DJ. Wow.

[jeffingoff]

Again, I have to agree that Red Dragon is a spectacular edition. The case for the numbered is so original in my mind. I love the idea of that kind of cloth. And the AGE textured fell on the slipcase, and that art on the DJ. Wow.

I agree Mike. When I hold them I know I’m holding someone’s Holy Grail. It’s wonderful to see a book I love get such an incredible treatment.


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[zelig]

Man, love that professionalism in respect to backing off a book that a a fellow publisher is trying to land. Kudos, and much respect.

Also, I finally opened my RED DRAGON "gift" edition. I had purposely let some time sit in between enjoying the numbered for a few days, and opening the "gift". I think everyone is in agreement that the numbered is a crowning achievement, both in Suntup's roster, and the Horror small press in general. A landmark edition of a massively important book. And it's also important that it's signed, unlike Subpress's. But- the gift edition, I think- is the Book of the Year. It's a stunner, and I do absolutely factor in price and availability. Anyone can make a $1K plus "beautiful" book, but a truly gorgeous book at this price point is amazing. And, gorgeous it is. When I pay $500 for a book- I expect it to look as good as the numbered RED DRAGON does. It damn well better. That's a lot of money for a book. The "Artist Gift" was just a shocker at the level of quality and attention to detail. I now get why Paul had to up the price for the next Gift edition. If the quality keeps up to this level- and I'm sure it will- they should still be worth it.

Anyway, just really wanted to say how much I really love both editions. I just dig the idea that 1000 people get to read this seminal novel in a truly beautiful- and affordable edition. Well, I'm not sure about now- I haven't checked, but I'm sure the price is going up on eBay. Anyway- thanks for both, Paul!

That's quite a review! I'm pleased you like it Ron.

[MikeDuke]

I have to agree again, that this is a wonderful production. Both versions are fantastic. TBH, I did not realize that Red Dragon was such a seminal book in the horror arena. But I do now.
I also have to say that I love the cloth and I hope Paul would think about doing another book in this fashion. But dammit, I can't say it's my favorite because I love IAL and RB also.
But this is close to the top that Paul has put out (so far). I have a feeling 1984 will be another one where we talk about how great it is. But for now, I am amazed at the whole
package from design to implementation.

[BadHatHarry]

Thanks, yes it’s always good to know the authors or the Estates are pleased with the results.

Paul, does your numbering system for books include the copies dedicated for the authors? Or are those separately numbered or marked somehow? How many personal copies do the authors get?

The way I designate contributor copies is with a “PC”. That would be for authors, artists, agents, publishers, etc., etc. These are produced in addition to the 250 run for public sale. As to how many copies an author receives, it can vary from book to book.

So the copies “reserved for private distribution” for Misery was a one-off? Just curious about the behind-the-scenes magic.

I think I did this with Horns as well. I can't recall now which books, but the first one or two yes. After that I changed it to how I described above.

Cool. I was just wondering - I like the behind the curtains stuff. I'm the type who plays way more "Franchise Mode" in NHL than actual games.

[BadHatHarry]

I received my artist and numbered Red Dragons on my birthday! Hard to top that. They are magnificent. Paul is the most organized man in the book publishing world. In fact, he is the only one. I got a kick out of the little insert that said the package contained two books. Imagine throwing the box away and realizing later it had another RD? Fantastic.

Funny you mention that. I showed that little card to a couple of my friends and said: You want to see a publisher that has their shit together? It is such a little thing but isn't it the little things that set the greats apart?

I had that same thought in unboxing my Red Dragon. Just, that kind of attention to detail is awesome.

[MikeDuke]

Got the "Have you moved email" for the AGE F451 from Suntup. Paul, you make every one of those emails feel like it's Christmas. I am really excited to see that cover in person .

[Aremag]

My Red Dragons have escaped the Anaheim black hole and are now leaving Miami before hopefully coming to NY. I think my F451 AGE might beat them to my house.

[MikeDuke]

I figured some of you might want to see my Suntup shelf up close, and even maybe some of me so here we go
First are two of me with my proofs. First one is of me and the proofs

This one is me saying to myself, "holy shit, I have two Suntup proofs