Group Buy of Sanders McNew's Book

[GM Bennett]

I thought a new thread might excite some more interest in Sanders' new portraiture book.

Sanders is prepared to pass along savings from the publisher (and sign copies for anyone who so wishes) that will occur if at least 10 of us commit to purchasing a copy. If you're interested, please shoot me a PM and I'll co-ordinate the buy.

Thanks, Graham

 

[eddym]

Too late. I already ordered mine the same day he posted about it. Guess that's what I get for trying to be first in line...

 

[GM Bennett]

Half way there! Need five more takers...

 

[GM Bennett]

Make that four more takers!

 

[GM Bennett]

Just three more, now. Preference seems to be hardcover.

 

[GM Bennett]

This is great - two more copies and we'll be at the 10 copy mark.

 

[GM Bennett]

Hi, folks - if the last two guys who sent me PM's commit, we'll be at the ten copy mark and can get our order out.

Here's the details from Sanders as to cost to obtain a signed copy from him directly:

Assuming a North American buyer of a hardbound volume:

The cover price is $85. To that, the publisher (Blurb) adds sales tax of about $7, and shipping of about $10, for a total of $102. For a volume purchase, Blurb will give Sanders a $6 discount per book. If the books are shipped to him for signing, he'll have to pay to reship them to the buyers. His discounted FedEx 3-day rates run $6 to $9 for US buyers, $13 for Canadians, and off the charts for overseas addresses. USPS rates will likely be only marginally cheaper, with no tracking data and rougher transits.

If Sanders did nothing more than pass on the Blurb discount, the price per book would be $96 + shipping. ($85 + $7 tax + $10 shipping from Blurb, - $6 discount.) To make this work, Sanders has indicated that he'll reduce his share as well, so that the signed hardcover version could go out for $90, including tax and both shipping expenses. The softcover edition is $15 cheaper, so the softcover price would be $75 inclusive of tax and all shipping charges.

Overseas buyers (only one potential from Oz so far) might need to pay a bit more for shipping if the shipping prices for them turn out to be much in excess of $15.

I'll be in touch with those who've PM'd already. In the meantime, if any others want to get in on this and support Sanders' project, please let me know. Again, I don't have any interest save and except that I plan on ordering a signed copy myself, and would like to support a fellow APUGer whose work I appreciate.

Thanks, Graham

 

[GM Bennett]

Last chance for (initial?) group buy of Sanders' new book

Hi, folks -

I've now sent payment particulars to all of you who wanted to take part in a group buy of Sanders' book. As it appears that we now have 10 of us who want to purchase a copy of Sanders' book, he'll be making the group purchase from the publisher, Blurb, later this week. Please ensure that you have your payment to Sanders by Wednesday. If you're not one of the group who has PM'd me to date and you still want to order a copy (assuming it's not Wednesday yet), PM me for payment details - again, it's US$75 (softcover) or $90 (hardcover) for a shipped, signed copy within North America. It may cost a few extra $ to ship to overseas addresses - please contact Sanders directly in this regard. He seems to be pretty flexible - I get the impression that at this stage he's more interested in getting his book out for exposure, so to speak, than in making money.

Re ETA - between Blurb's print schedules and two rounds of shipping, it will likely be two to three weeks you receive your copy.

So, there it is. Good luck to Sanders, and I hope that we'll continue to see APUGers publishing their work.

Graham

 

[Slobodan Dimitrov]

Count me in!

Slobodan Dimitrov

 

[wfe]

Too late, I already ordered mine.

 

[f/stopblues]

I'm sad I missed this! Mine is scheduled to arrive on the doorstep tomorrow

 

[CarlRadford]

Is this closed? If not count me in?

 

[Jeff Bannow]

Payment sent. Can't wait to get my copy (and signed as well)!

 

[mooseontheloose]

Payment sent. Looking forward to receiving the book.

Carl - you may want to pm Graham directly.

 

[CarlRadford]

I'm sorted - thanks folks, looking forward to it!

 

[Rolleiflexible]

I've been traveling with family this week.
I wanted to thank Graham for all the work
he put into this. And I hope you all find the
book worth the trouble and expense -- please
share your impressions with me, once you
have received a copy.

 

[Rolleiflexible]

The book is in.

I received the books today from Blurb
and will do my best to get them out
this week. Thank you all for your
interest and support, and your patience
too. Sanders

 

[GM Bennett]

Sanders - Signed copy received today; thanks very much! A very impressive artistic effort, and a very nicely published hardcover. Kudos!

 

[Rolleiflexible]

Please let me know your impressions,
once you've had a chance to read it.