Suntup Editions

[webstar1000]

Fair enough. Stumguy is chief asshat. But there are others who have dubbed themselves standard bearers of small press publishing. Astropi is one. The problem with identifying the posters is that I’m viewing the thread on my phone and the names don’t display clearly so I am reacting more to the posts and not considering that it’s a small number of posters.

To those on LibraryThing who are posting disparaging remarks about Paul's business model...

Suntup books are an acquired taste. If you don't like them, acquire some taste.

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[jeffingoff]

Fair enough. Stumguy is chief asshat. But there are others who have dubbed themselves standard bearers of small press publishing. Astropi is one. The problem with identifying the posters is that I’m viewing the thread on my phone and the names don’t display clearly so I am reacting more to the posts and not considering that it’s a small number of posters.

To those on LibraryThing who are posting disparaging remarks about Paul's business model...

Suntup books are an acquired taste. If you don't like them, acquire some taste.

That made me laugh. Out loud, even. Though I agree subjectively I don’t objectively. No business can please everyone all the time. And that’s cool. It’s odd how closely tied Suntup selections are to my preferences. And how I have yet to groan when I’ve seen a book announced. But I don’t expect everyone to react the same way. Even my traitorous wife has blasphemed now and again with *gasp* criticisms. But we’re still married for now.

What annoys me is the sneering at the fans having our fun. Calling us a cult. And implying Paul is a Machiavellian figure or a cult leader or pied piper leading is all to the water. Seems unnecessary and spiteful.


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[MikeDuke]

I found the Q&A very enlightening. Paul gave us an inside look on how he does things and why he does them that way. Paul has the right to run HIS business the way he sees fit. Did I make mistakes in the beginning, sure. They still bother me to this day. But you know what, they were my mistakes. I don't run a business so I can't comment on that, but I am sure this is not an easy thing to do. As to pricing, I just checked all the numbered books only (since I don't buy lettered and only a few AE).
This is what I found. Now Paul admitted that when he started he was learning and maybe did not have a good way to set pricing. Even though that first book was Misery, let's take the first two out of the equation. And let's just a price of $550 as a price where people may think the books are getting expensive. Here is what I found. Paul has put out 28 books that have numbered versions. 11 were above $550 and 17 were below $550. Now I am not got at math either (trust me, I was in L.D math all through high school. ) But even I know 11 is less than 17. I mean, really, how much do we want to pay for quality. Just because we want them, do we expect Paul to just give the books away?

Maybe this is a wasted post. I don't know. If you think that, the completely disregard. I am not here to come to the rescue of Paul. He doesn't need it.
(But I have my fire suit ready, just in case).

Not a wasted post. Although I do not expect Paul to give away books I can honestly say that I have two books on my shelves that he gave me and I know many other people have books he has gifted them!

I agree. Paul has been generous to me as well in giving 1 or2 books. Plus the one I won. So I get your point and that should be all we need to know about where Paul's heart is.

[MikeDuke]

Fair enough. Stumguy is chief asshat. But there are others who have dubbed themselves standard bearers of small press publishing. Astropi is one. The problem with identifying the posters is that I’m viewing the thread on my phone and the names don’t display clearly so I am reacting more to the posts and not considering that it’s a small number of posters.

To those on LibraryThing who are posting disparaging remarks about Paul's business model...

Suntup books are an acquired taste. If you don't like them, acquire some taste.

Now that was nice.

[scottb]

Fair enough. Stumguy is chief asshat. But there are others who have dubbed themselves standard bearers of small press publishing. Astropi is one. The problem with identifying the posters is that I’m viewing the thread on my phone and the names don’t display clearly so I am reacting more to the posts and not considering that it’s a small number of posters.

To those on LibraryThing who are posting disparaging remarks about Paul's business model...

Suntup books are an acquired taste. If you don't like them, acquire some taste.

That made me laugh. Out loud, even. Though I agree subjectively I don’t objectively. No business can please everyone all the time. And that’s cool. It’s odd how closely tied Suntup selections are to my preferences. And how I have yet to groan when I’ve seen a book announced. But I don’t expect everyone to react the same way. Even my traitorous wife has blasphemed now and again with *gasp* criticisms. But we’re still married for now.

What annoys me is the sneering at the fans having our fun. Calling us a cult. And implying Paul is a Machiavellian figure or a cult leader or pied piper leading is all to the water. Seems unnecessary and spiteful.


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If you are successful, you become a target. Suntup Editions has been amazingly successful and Paul has done an amazing job building his business and raving fans.

I'm not a fine press expert but I've collected/bought from many fine presses over the past 10-15 years. I've toured letterpress shops and taken letterpress printing classes. I can't think of any fine press publisher that's been founded during that time that has been anywhere nearly as successful as Suntup Editiions - anywhere in the world. It's the modern day equivalent of the Limited Editions Club, except the books chosen are contemporary and much more aligned with my taste. Suntup Editions numbereds at their best are on par with any publisher I'm aware of that publishes fine press in the same price range. No one communicates with their customers at this level. Objectively, it's impressive.

I dropped my number with Imajica because the value wasn't there for me on that title and I'm going to cut down on my book spending. That said the verry next title was something that I want.

Haters gonna hate. Don't let a couple randos disturb your tranquility.

[GenericEric]

For Sale: 1984 Suntup Numbered Edition #209/250 ***$900***

New unread in mint condition. Will ship in original Suntup box and fitted foam. Payment via paypal. Cost includes shipping within US. International at cost.

You can reach me here or by email at ericjohns5000@gmail.com. Thanks!

Pictures: https://imgur.com/a/UDvIw2C

[Superfly]

Hi Guys,
I'm a big Barker fan and unfortunately I couldn't order Imajica (Corona sends his regards)

Does anyone have a signed numbered edition to sell?

[webstar1000]

Hi Guys,
I'm a big Barker fan and unfortunately I couldn't order Imajica (Corona sends his regards)

Does anyone have a signed numbered edition to sell?

My buddy has one. He just wants what he paid. Let me know (pm me)

[Ari_Racing]

I have one for sale.

[Aremag]

Well my number will be released to the wild today. New car payments > books atm but I am hoping to get that next Ania numbered and hopefully close to retail.

[Garrell]

Ania rules!!!!!

[jeffingoff]

Attention for the Closest Ones: please enact Protocol (or script? I don’t remember what we decided to name it) 23 with regards to post 306 on LT. One of the unknowing has bumped up against a truth and must be enlightened. Number Five please escort Somebody from Nowhere and be sure he has the right tools. The rest of you need to circle around Paul’s house to do that binding spell that Number Twelve refuses to rehearse. Note to deal with N12 later.


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[T-Dogz_AK47]

Attention for the Closest Ones: please enact Protocol (or script? I don’t remember what we decided to name it) 23 with regards to post 306 on LT. One of the unknowing has bumped up against a truth and must be enlightened. Number Five please escort Somebody from Nowhere and be sure he has the right tools. The rest of you need to circle around Paul’s house to do that binding spell that Number Twelve refuses to rehearse. Note to deal with N12 later.

Yes, O' Master. Praise be to Paul. Praise be to DrakeWort.

[jeffingoff]

Attention for the Closest Ones: please enact Protocol (or script? I don’t remember what we decided to name it) 23 with regards to post 306 on LT. One of the unknowing has bumped up against a truth and must be enlightened. Number Five please escort Somebody from Nowhere and be sure he has the right tools. The rest of you need to circle around Paul’s house to do that binding spell that Number Twelve refuses to rehearse. Note to deal with N12 later.

Yes, O' Master. Praise be to Paul. Praise be to DrakeWort.

May DrakeWort Endure.


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[Hunchback Jack]

Is this person for real?

I very much enjoyed The Dark Tower for the books I read in it (I-IV). I stopped at Wolves of the Calla, I got kind of turned off to it because the edition I got the font was the same as the Harry Potter books which I didn't like AT ALL.

It’s a legitimate criticism. I noticed the same thing about Wolves of the Calla when it came out, and I didn’t like the font Grant chose, either. It’s the Harry Potter font.

It didn’t cause me to stop reading, but I did notice.

Spoiler:

... and I do realize it might have been deliberate.

[Joe315]

Is this person for real?

I very much enjoyed The Dark Tower for the books I read in it (I-IV). I stopped at Wolves of the Calla, I got kind of turned off to it because the edition I got the font was the same as the Harry Potter books which I didn't like AT ALL.

It’s a legitimate criticism. I noticed the same thing about Wolves of the Calla when it came out, and I didn’t like the font Grant chose, either. It’s the Harry Potter font.

It didn’t cause me to stop reading, but I did notice.

Spoiler:

... and I do realize it might have been deliberate.

But to be completely turned off from reading it, forever? They couldn’t track down a copy with a more palatable font?

[GenericEric]

For Sale: Rosemary's Baby Suntup Artist Edition ***$575*** SOLD

New unread in mint condition. Payment via paypal. Cost includes shipping within US. International at cost.

You can reach me here or by email at ericjohns5000@gmail.com. Thanks

SOLD

[jeffingoff]

Is this person for real?

I very much enjoyed The Dark Tower for the books I read in it (I-IV). I stopped at Wolves of the Calla, I got kind of turned off to it because the edition I got the font was the same as the Harry Potter books which I didn't like AT ALL.

It’s a legitimate criticism. I noticed the same thing about Wolves of the Calla when it came out, and I didn’t like the font Grant chose, either. It’s the Harry Potter font.

It didn’t cause me to stop reading, but I did notice.

Spoiler:

... and I do realize it might have been deliberate.

But to be completely turned off from reading it, forever? They couldn’t track down a copy with a more palatable font?

I do agree that the font choice was a horrible one. And I think that book was the weakest of the series. So you can judge a book by the cover font.


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[ajw2910]

Just got the “ shipment on its way” email for The Exorcist AE. Looking forward to getting this in my hands!!

[Soup81]

Is this person for real?

I very much enjoyed The Dark Tower for the books I read in it (I-IV). I stopped at Wolves of the Calla, I got kind of turned off to it because the edition I got the font was the same as the Harry Potter books which I didn't like AT ALL.

It’s a legitimate criticism. I noticed the same thing about Wolves of the Calla when it came out, and I didn’t like the font Grant chose, either. It’s the Harry Potter font.

It didn’t cause me to stop reading, but I did notice.

Spoiler:

... and I do realize it might have been deliberate.

But to be completely turned off from reading it, forever? They couldn’t track down a copy with a more palatable font?

I do agree that the font choice was a horrible one. And I think that book was the weakest of the series. So you can judge a book by the cover font.


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That was me on that thread who said that. I guess it does sound a bit ridiculous and it's not the only reason I didn't continue reading the series... the previous book was super long and I was burnt out and just never went back for whatever reason. But I do specifically remember thinking "I really hate this font." I'm sure everyone here can appreciate book design and I feel like the font totally ruined the design continuity between the copies I purchased (The paperback ones, the covers all same artist I think, that font choice was just awful though)

[firemonkey66]

All prices are PayPal friends & family shipped in the continental US, international shipping at cost. All items in hand are as new and all books come with accompanying bookmark or premium packet when applicable. PM me if interested in something.

1) Suntup numbered A Scanner Darkly S/L (preorder) - 650
2) Suntup numbered Horns S/L + matching # paperweight + matching # art portfolio - 1100
3) Suntup numbered Bibliomysteries S/L - 600
4) Suntup numbered Auctioneer S/L - 450
5) Suntup numbered Blood Meridian S/L(preorder) - 1400
6) Suntup numbered Fahrenheit 451 S/L - 600
7) Suntup numbered Let The Right One In S/L (preorder) + matching # paperweight - 1100
8) Suntup numbered Neuromancer S/L (preorder)- 1200
9) Suntup numbered Imajica S/L (preorder) - 800
10 Suntup numbered Brother S/L + matching # Seed S/L - 700
(of note, Brother is unread, but the coating of black walnut dye is flaking a tiny bit at the head and heel of the spine, see photos in spoiler)

Spoiler:

[Hunchback Jack]

I’m selling the Suntup Lettered edition of Imajica, with all extras, no rights. $5400 PayPal F&F or +3%.

Includes Priority shipping with insurance in CONUS; elsewhere at cost. Book will be shipped immediately on receipt, in original box and packaging. PM me if interested.

[MikeDuke]

I’m selling the Suntup Lettered edition of Imajica, with all extras, no rights. $5400 PayPal F&F or +3%.

Includes Priority shipping with insurance in CONUS; elsewhere at cost. Book will be shipped immediately on receipt, in original box and packaging. PM me if interested.

Man that's a good deal Peter. Alas, not for me though.

[George at C-Springs]

I joined a few of the FB groups last month; Friends of Suntup, Friends of Cemetery Dance, Friends of SubPress; I dropped them all after less than two weeks. Seems most posts were either somebody trying to sell a book or complaining, just not my style. At least here on TDT there's more to do and fun people to do it with!

So I had my first Suntup shipment come in damaged, two covers prints. The whole shipping box had been bent in two, maybe three, side crushed in, etc. Dropped a note, sent photos, and Rebecca got me two replacements in the mail with absolutely no issues. So kudos to Paul and his crew for continued outstanding customer service and sweet products.

[webstar1000]

IF ANYONE wants $18k... let me know. I got it in hand for a lettered misery. $7500 for a numbered in hand as well.


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