| Author | Message | ||
     Lincoln Brown (Lincoln_brown) Username: Lincoln_brown Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 121.219.228.84 |
It appears that Humdrumming have gone under. | ||
| Huw (Huw) Username: Huw Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 218.168.184.194 |
That's a real pity. Humdrumming have been producing some quality books lately - Rain Dogs and Beneath the Surface, to name a couple. | ||
| Alansjf (Alansjf) Username: Alansjf Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 93.97.93.216 |
Mighn't it just be a revamp of the website...? But if it's true, that sucks. I've been impressed with every Humdrumming book I've read - and there was one mentioned in one of the story notes in the 2nd HBoHS, a collection of interviews with various horror writers, that I really liked the sound of. | ||
| Simon Strantzas (Nomis) Username: Nomis Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 99.225.111.224 |
The official word is that there's some internal stuff -- reorganising, etc., -- going on right now. We're told not to panic and that things are being sorted, but for the interim they aren't shipping books. Who knows what the actual truth is, but any preorders should have been shipped by now, and that includes any dealer orders, so for the interim you'll still be able to buy the Humdrumming books, just not from Humdrumming. | ||
| Jamie Rosen (Jamie) Username: Jamie Registered: 11-2008 Posted From: 99.240.155.122 |
That's relatively good news, Simon. | ||
| Simon Strantzas (Nomis) Username: Nomis Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 99.225.111.224 |
Let's hope it stays good news, otherwise my brand new book will end up a bit stillborn, which would be more than a bit unfortunate. | ||
| Lincoln Brown (Lincoln_brown) Username: Lincoln_brown Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 121.219.228.84 |
http://www.horror-mall.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=3250 | ||
| Simon Strantzas (Nomis) Username: Nomis Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 99.225.111.224 |
Well, like I said, the word I was told was the "official" word, but I made no claims to its veracity. I had hopes things would work out (even though I knew those hopes were unlikely, to say the least) but it sounds like, from that thread, there's no hope left. Ah well. if anyone wants a copy of my book I can direct you to a local store that currently has copies. My condolences to Mike Kelly, whose novel never made it to the printer. | ||
| Karim Ghahwagi (Karim) Username: Karim Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 80.167.124.223 |
:-( I really liked the books I got from them. | ||
| Tom English (Deadletterpress) Username: Deadletterpress Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 216.54.1.35 |
Two days ago I received a confirmation from Humdrumming that my copy of Simon's Beneath the Surface had shipped. I hope they can pull out of whatever quagmire they're in. | ||
| Guy (Guy) Username: Guy Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 79.152.168.80 |
It's all hugely depressing. As some of you know I used to be part of the company and there's no doubt I hoped the last twelve months or so - for which I can take no credit - would see it grow bigger and bigger. Apparently that's not to be. | ||
| Zed (Gary_mc) Username: Gary_mc Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 81.96.242.126 |
Yes, very depresssing. I love Humdrumming books, and this current state of affairs is awful. As far as I know, trading has ceased and the assets are now in the hands of the receivers, but all existing orders are apparently to be shipped. I won't go into my own personal thoughts on a public forum, but I really think this has been an opportunity missed - it shouldn't have happened.  | ||
| Des (Des) Username: Des Registered: 06-2008 Posted From: 86.157.25.128 |
If above is true, a similar sad thing happened to Tanjen books in the nineties. | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 79.70.104.40 |
Really sorry to hear about all this, especially for Simon and Mike. | ||
| Alansjf (Alansjf) Username: Alansjf Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 93.97.93.216 |
Hell, not just a website revamp then. That's a real shame. I only hope all those authors effected by this can place their work elsewhere. | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 79.70.104.40 |
And off the board - John Travis was supposed to have his collection out next year with Humdrumming too...really sad. | ||
| Simon_b (Simon_b) Username: Simon_b Registered: 10-2008 Posted From: 82.3.79.116 |
This is very sad to hear. Humdrumming put some great stuff out. It really looked like they were here for a long haul as well- some bookshop distribution, a great lineup of material. A crying shame. | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 79.70.104.40 |
All the discounts that distrubutors are demanding between 40-57% are crippling the small presses. Amazon (with the kindle market) are reeling producers in with small discounts and then they will hike them up when they have them. | ||
| Gary Fry (Gary_fry) Username: Gary_fry Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 82.3.65.135 |
Unless you're very lucky or working at it full-time with a smart business head on you, I think small press publishing is a labour of love. Ally, distributors like Cold Tonnage etc pay for shipping charges, so 40% is reasonable. I've always made sure that the dealer and myself have made roughly the same profit on a book. That's how I price them, no more, no less. Any direct sales boast my returns. | ||
| Jonathan (Jonathan) Username: Jonathan Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 79.69.25.130 |
This is exceedingly bad news. Humdrumming were one of the most vibrant and exciting new publishers around. | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 79.70.104.40 |
If CD pay shipping that is reasonable but I wonder how many of the others do that. | ||
| Gary Fry (Gary_fry) Username: Gary_fry Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 82.3.65.135 |
All of them. | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 79.70.104.40 |
Do the stateside ones do that too - like Horror Mall? | ||
| Gary Fry (Gary_fry) Username: Gary_fry Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 82.3.65.135 |
Yeah. You have to ask, of course. Mind you, I've had a falling out with Horror Mall - some dispute over a damaged delivery. They won't be stocking GFP books in future. It's a nightmare, you know - that's why I call it a labour of love. | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 79.70.104.40 |
True Gary - very true. | ||
| Michael_kelly (Michael_kelly) Username: Michael_kelly Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 66.212.165.199 |
Sigh. | ||
| Mick Curtis (Mick) Username: Mick Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 86.159.141.80 |
Very sad - ordered Mike Kelly's novel too. Ah well... | ||
| Simon Strantzas (Nomis) Username: Nomis Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 99.225.111.224 |
I'm told all pre-orders will be refunded. Still, that wouldn't stop me from talking to PayPal/my credit card company, just in case. | ||
| Tom_alaerts (Tom_alaerts) Username: Tom_alaerts Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 81.244.22.71 |
I really hope that I'll eventually receive your book. I mean it must physically exist as I believe you signed it for me at the conference. | ||
| Simon Strantzas (Nomis) Username: Nomis Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 99.254.209.182 |
Did you get a PayPal notification about it shipping? If so, then it should have. | ||
| Mark_lynch (Mark_lynch) Username: Mark_lynch Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 212.74.96.200 |
Very sorry to hear this for those people most directly involved. Hey, Simon, it'll just mean you'll get a bigger and better deal elsewhere, fella. I've confidence in you. | ||
| Simon Strantzas (Nomis) Username: Nomis Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 99.225.111.224 |
That's one of us ... | ||
| Karim Ghahwagi (Karim) Username: Karim Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 80.167.124.223 |
Did Hill House just collapse as well? Christ... | ||
| Tom English (Deadletterpress) Username: Deadletterpress Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 216.54.1.35 |
I'm really sorry to hear this, Simon. But there WILL be other book deals in your future. As Gary said above, buying directly from the small presses greatly helps us to survive. Not to make a profit, but to survive. Most people, however, continue to buy from dealers. Catch-22, these specialty booksellers make small press publishing viable. Unfortunately, the booksellers are also hurting financially these days. I have a seller who owes me over $800 but is simply in no shape to pay. What do you do? What can you do but wait and hope things improve? In the meantime, common sense tells me not to add to the debt by shipping more books to that seller. So I've lost (for the present, at any rate) perhaps my biggest seller. Btw, anyone want a copy of a Rhys Hughes novel? | ||
| Karim Ghahwagi (Karim) Username: Karim Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 80.167.124.223 |
But the books are already published right, can't the books then be distributed via other sellers, other channels? I am speaking of Mr. Strantzas collection? | ||
| Steve Bacon (Stevebacon) Username: Stevebacon Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 90.209.220.3 |
I'm surprised by this, too. I thought Humdrumming, in the grand scheme of things, were probably in a better state than most small presses. Just shows you it's nothing to do with the quality of work or finished product; given the state of the global economy, I hope this isn't the shape of things to come. | ||
| Simon Strantzas (Nomis) Username: Nomis Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 99.225.111.224 |
I think Humdrumming got surprised by this, too. There are a myrid of reasons this happened, not all appropriate for publication here (as my good friend Mr McMahon points out). Karim, I'm in the process of trying to secure the rest of my print run in hopes of distributing them myself to interested parties/dealers. Not the best outcome, but the best of a bad situation. Luckily the book sold so well at Fcon that there aren't many copies left. | ||
| Tom_alaerts (Tom_alaerts) Username: Tom_alaerts Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 81.244.22.71 |
> Did you get a PayPal notification about it shipping? If so, then it should have. I didn't get such mail. a while ago I asked Humdrumming and then they mailed me that it should ship soon, which surprised me as the book was ready for shipping immediately after you signing it. So This afternoon I sent a new mail to that person, but sadly no response yet. | ||
| Simon Strantzas (Nomis) Username: Nomis Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 99.225.111.224 |
I've sent an enquiry as well on your behalf, Tom. We'll see what happens. | ||
| Mark West (Mark_west) Username: Mark_west Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 217.39.177.173 |
This is bad news - for Humdrumming, who I thought were well grounded and destined for greatness; for the great writers involved and poor Mike and Carol (and, obviously, many others) who never quite made it to the market; and for us lot, who enjoyed their output. | ||
| Karim Ghahwagi (Karim) Username: Karim Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 204.104.55.243 |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHZUPJji6w8 If people are feeling a little blue, here is a clip of Maru the cat that has this thing for boxes. | ||
| Richard_gavin (Richard_gavin) Username: Richard_gavin Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 65.110.174.71 |
It is disheartening to see another publisher close up shop. I can only imagine the frustration of Simon, whose excellent debut collection won't get the initial exposure it deserves, and Michael, whose collaborative novel came extremely close to seeing the light of day before Humdrumming folded. However, I have every confidence that both BENEATH THE SURFACE and OUROBOROS will emerge (or in Simon's case, re-emerge) in the future. | ||
| Michael_kelly (Michael_kelly) Username: Michael_kelly Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 207.188.66.207 |
Fwiw, Simon's collection arrived in the post today. So it does appear they are shipping the book. I'd pre-ordered ages ago. | ||
| Zed (Gary_mc) Username: Gary_mc Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 213.219.8.243 |
The person I most feel sorry for in all this is me.  | ||
| Simon Strantzas (Nomis) Username: Nomis Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 38.113.181.169 |
I feel sorry for you, too. For all sorts of reasons. | ||
| Simon Strantzas (Nomis) Username: Nomis Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 38.113.181.169 |
Thank you all for the support here, especially my good friend Richard. It's a small consolation, but since the announcement I've been selling books like gang-busters. I guess everyone was waiting until the last minute, but it seems the last one was sooner than anyone was prepared for. Mike, don't forget to bring your copy on Saturday to the HWA dinner so I can sign it for you. | ||
| Craig (Craig) Username: Craig Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 75.4.255.200 |
General Motors here in the States isn't doing so well either... if that makes you feel any better.... | ||
| Huw (Huw) Username: Huw Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 218.168.191.74 |
It's a shame about Humdrumming, but I'm really glad to hear that Beneath the Surface has been selling so well, Simon. Have you thought about a second printing? I doubt you'll have any trouble finding another publisher. I haven't got my copy yet, but I expect it's en route. | ||
| Simon Strantzas (Nomis) Username: Nomis Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 99.225.111.224 |
Have you received a notification of shipment, Huw? Let me know and if not I'll follow up for you. As for a second printing: I don't have the same faith as you at the moment. Who'd want it after the initial flood of readers have already hit? Once the remainder of these copies go, I'll try and gauge the interest level from those who missed out and maybe then approach someone about printing some more. And if somehow I get some award recognition, that should help too. It's been a strong year, though, for collections, and I doubt I can compete with Messrs Meloy, Samuels, and McMahon. | ||
| Huw (Huw) Username: Huw Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 218.168.178.201 |
I was in touch with them in mid-September about the shipping cost to Taiwan, but haven't heard anything since then. I'm hoping it's on the way... | ||
| Simon Strantzas (Nomis) Username: Nomis Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 99.225.111.224 |
Huw, I just this moment received confirmation that your book has been posted. No worries. | ||
| Huw (Huw) Username: Huw Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 218.168.192.189 |
Thanks, Simon! That's a great relief. | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 79.78.34.159 |
Troo and Lee have put up an official announcement on the Humdrumming site. | ||
| Simon Strantzas (Nomis) Username: Nomis Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 99.225.111.224 |
I doubt I can compete with Messrs Meloy, Samuels, and McMahon. And Ms Bird, too, come to think of it. (Even though I haven't read past the inscription.) | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 79.78.34.159 |
Why thank you Simon. Women in horror writing fully intend to give the boys a run for their money.  | ||
| Gary Fry (Gary_fry) Username: Gary_fry Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 82.3.65.135 |
Lucky we're all skint, then, innit? | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 79.78.34.159 |
'Even though I haven't read past the inscription.' You are never going to get over that I wrote something nice to Mike Kelly and not to you are you? I was knackered. BFS = lots of Guinness. The inscription to Mike was done in the peace and quiet at home. I'm sorry!!!!!!!!! | ||
| Huw (Huw) Username: Huw Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 218.168.199.248 |
I liked the inscription on my copy, Ally. Thanks! | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 79.78.34.159 |
Oh lord...that's done it now. Thanks Huw! | ||
| Zed (Gary_mc) Username: Gary_mc Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 213.219.8.243 |
Yeah, everyone but Simon got an inscription.  | ||
| Weber_gregston (Weber_gregston) Username: Weber_gregston Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 83.98.9.4 |
I loved my inscription as well. Thanx. | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 79.78.34.159 |
You are such a trouble maker...wait 'til I get hold of you. Everyone at F'ncon got FCON O8 cos I didn't want to write anything trite and not thought out.  | ||
| Weber_gregston (Weber_gregston) Username: Weber_gregston Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 83.98.9.4 |
But some people got extras... | ||
| Gary Fry (Gary_fry) Username: Gary_fry Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 82.3.65.135 |
>>>cos I didn't want to write anything trite and not thought out But Simon's a fan of Zed's fiction. He wouldn't have noticed the difference. Hahahahaha. | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 79.78.34.159 |
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| Simon Strantzas (Nomis) Username: Nomis Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 38.113.181.169 |
I didn't want to write anything trite and not thought out. Yeah, you didn't think my inscription out at all, did you? Ally, can you send me the copy of BENEATH THE SURFACE you bought? I'd like to change my inscription to you. | ||
| Simon Strantzas (Nomis) Username: Nomis Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 38.113.181.169 |
But Simon's a fan of Zed's fiction. He wouldn't have noticed the difference. Oh, I know Zed's fiction is trite and not thought out, but at least I'm prepared for it before I read it. Ally's inscription came as a shock! | ||
| Simon Strantzas (Nomis) Username: Nomis Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 38.113.181.169 |
BTW, I'm just messing with you Ally. No worries about the inscription. Actually, it's better it doesn't have one as I was so angry it was missing I immediately put the book up on eBay. It's doing quite well! I'm going to use the money to buy more copies of my own book back | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 79.78.34.159 |
Okay  | ||
| Simon Strantzas (Nomis) Username: Nomis Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 38.113.181.169 |
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| Zed (Gary_mc) Username: Gary_mc Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 213.219.8.243 |
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| Jamie Rosen (Jamie) Username: Jamie Registered: 11-2008 Posted From: 192.26.212.72 |
Can't you just feel the love? | ||
| Weber_gregston (Weber_gregston) Username: Weber_gregston Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 83.98.9.4 |
I certainly did when I read my inscription | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 79.78.34.159 |
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| Jamie Rosen (Jamie) Username: Jamie Registered: 11-2008 Posted From: 192.26.212.72 |
Pages stuck together? I hear that was a problem in the middle ages. | ||
| Des (Des) Username: Des Registered: 06-2008 Posted From: 86.157.25.29 |
How do these comments fit into what happened at Humdrumming? http://rhysaurus.blogspot.com/2008/11/goodbye-humdrumming.html Or is it premature to apportion blame? des | ||
| Simon Strantzas (Nomis) Username: Nomis Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 38.113.181.169 |
It really depends on who you want to believe, Des. Every side has its story | ||
| Zed (Gary_mc) Username: Gary_mc Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 81.96.242.126 |
Indeed, there are always at least two sides to every story - usually more. | ||
| Des (Des) Username: Des Registered: 06-2008 Posted From: 86.157.25.29 |
For the record, I note Rhys has altered his blog from yesterday. | ||
| Mick Curtis (Mick) Username: Mick Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 86.159.141.80 |
Tried to start a Paypal dispute to get my dosh back, but got this:- Please note that refunds cannot be issued through PayPal's resolution centre. Humdrumming Ltd. is no longer trading and, by refunding your money, would be seen to be breaking the law by offering a creditor preferential treatment. Humdrumming's affairs are being handled by David Chappell of GCP, and if you have any questions regarding outstanding invoices or monies owed please contact him via xxxxxxxxxxxxx ...which all seems understandable given the circumstances, so I'm going to wait and see. I'm only owed just over £15 but I'd rather get it back than not, although I'm not holding my breath over it. | ||
| Mick Curtis (Mick) Username: Mick Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 86.159.141.80 |
It's a shame as my few dealings with Humdrumming in the past have been superb, and they've always been most helpful and friendly, unlike that bastard behind Gray Friar, up in his tower rolling naked in his ill-gotten gains. Allegedly. | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 79.70.11.219 |
'Allegedly.' Bit of an after thought there Mick, he would have sued you know if you hadn't have added that | ||
| Gary Fry (Gary_fry) Username: Gary_fry Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 129.11.76.230 |
Mick's the only person tall enough to see me up in my tower doing that. I knew I shouldn't have dealt with giants. First rule of business. | ||
| Huw (Huw) Username: Huw Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 61.216.33.194 |
Simon, my copy of Beneath the Surface arrived today. I picked it up on the way to hospital (I was sitting in the waiting room examining it, and got some curious looks from other patients). It's a very attractive book, both in size and design. The inscription is lovely - I'm very, very happy with it. Thanks! | ||
| Weber_gregston (Weber_gregston) Username: Weber_gregston Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 83.98.9.4 |
There's a customer review of Sanity AOD on Amazon | ||
| Gary Fry (Gary_fry) Username: Gary_fry Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 129.11.77.198 |
Huh? What's that all about, then? | ||
| Weber_gregston (Weber_gregston) Username: Weber_gregston Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 83.98.9.4 |
I didn't say it was useful. I just said there was a review. | ||
| Gary Fry (Gary_fry) Username: Gary_fry Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 129.11.77.197 |
Did you put it up? | ||
| Weber_gregston (Weber_gregston) Username: Weber_gregston Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 83.98.9.4 |
There is a reason but it's long tedious and slightly less interesting than the review. | ||
| Gary Fry (Gary_fry) Username: Gary_fry Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 129.11.77.197 |
Please tell me. | ||
| Weber_gregston (Weber_gregston) Username: Weber_gregston Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 83.98.9.4 |
Basically it boils down to showing a work colleague how to post a review on Amazon while I was coincidentally looking at your book. I should have given it more stars I suppose. | ||
| Weber_gregston (Weber_gregston) Username: Weber_gregston Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 83.98.9.4 |
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| Gary Fry (Gary_fry) Username: Gary_fry Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 129.11.77.198 |
Weber, don't take this the wrong way, but I wished you'd at least asked me about this first. | ||
| Des (Des) Username: Des Registered: 06-2008 Posted From: 86.157.25.29 |
It might be because I'm listening to Liszt at the moment on earphones, but I'm completely confused... | ||
| Tony (Tony) Username: Tony Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 81.157.114.136 |
Is that rhyming slang, Des? | ||
| Des (Des) Username: Des Registered: 06-2008 Posted From: 86.157.25.29 |
No, Totentanz. | ||
| Gary Fry (Gary_fry) Username: Gary_fry Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 129.11.77.198 |
Dies Irae. Hmm. | ||
| Weber_gregston (Weber_gregston) Username: Weber_gregston Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 83.98.9.4 |
No offense intended. I would have posted it against whatever book/film/cd I was looking at at the time. I also thought there was a way to remove your own reviews but I can't see it if there is. I didn't insult it at all. | ||
| Gary Fry (Gary_fry) Username: Gary_fry Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 129.11.77.198 |
But... Oh, never mind. Just think about it. | ||
| Gary Fry (Gary_fry) Username: Gary_fry Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 129.11.76.229 |
OK, I'll spell it out: potential buyer from the publisher, undecided on whether to buy - decides to take a quick look on Amazon - sees the 'lukewarm' three stars - decides not to bother clicking to unfurl the review - decides not to buy... Not rocket science, man. | ||
| Weber_gregston (Weber_gregston) Username: Weber_gregston Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 83.98.9.4 |
I've already emailed amazon to ask to remove it | ||
| Gary Fry (Gary_fry) Username: Gary_fry Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 129.11.76.229 |
OK. Thanks. No big issue, you know, but think it through, yeah? | ||
| Simon Strantzas (Nomis) Username: Nomis Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 38.113.181.169 |
Weber, Gary, I think this forum thread might prove illuminating http://www.britishfantasysociety.org/bfsdiscuss/index.php?topic=1642.0 | ||
| Simon Strantzas (Nomis) Username: Nomis Registered: 09-2008 Posted From: 38.113.181.169 |
Simon, my copy of Beneath the Surface arrived today. I picked it up on the way to hospital (I was sitting in the waiting room examining it, and got some curious looks from other patients). It's a very attractive book, both in size and design. The inscription is lovely - I'm very, very happy with it. Thanks! Your welcome for the inscription, Huw. I know how very important it is to let people you like know how you feel about them by writing it in an inscription. Yes, the inscription is a sign that you care for and respect the recipient, and thus very very important to get right. But, seriously, I'm glad you like the book, and will consider it a personal triumph if I've managed to write something the insides of which you like as well. I'm frankly amazed it's already there! | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 79.70.11.219 |
I'M SORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | ||
| Allybird (Allybird) Username: Allybird Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 79.70.11.219 |
Oh go on you can have this inscription.... 'Peace now, lords, for Godis Head, Ye chirk as starlings that be fed, And gape as fishes newly dead, The devil put your bones to bed.' Stick and paste | ||
| Coral (Coral) Username: Coral Registered: 10-2008 Posted From: 91.108.102.57 |
Quite a few peeps here seem to be affected by this, that's some rotten bad luck |