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Local Authors => Brandon Sanderson => Topic started by: House of Mustard on April 25, 2005, 12:08:52 PM
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Well, I hopped on Amazon and bought the book. If I don't like it, I expect a full refund -- which I will take out of your hide.
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Man... Amazon sucks. I just got my confirmation email, and I won't get the book for almost two weeks.
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/me makes note to self, don't order from Amazon
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that would be UPS. Amazon told me that I could have it tomorrow if I wanted to pay overnight.
Yes, TOMORROW. Not a theoretical overnight, but if I ordered by like, 6:30 my time, I'd have it on Tuesday April 26.
Amazon's usually pretty good. They give you long projections, but if you order through them, not through the "marketplace" they bust their humps to get it out much faster.
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It just seems a little misleading -- when I chose shipping options it said standard was 3-5 days, but when I got the confirmation email, it said I wouldn't get the book until May 4th to 6th. That's way more than 3-5 days.
(Not that it matters -- I don't have any time to read right now. It just annoys me.)
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Yeah, 3-5 business days would usually be later this week. I concur. That's lame.
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Man! Why didn't I concur?
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because that's lame.
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Well, then, I think I'm the first to have actually bought it and have it in my hot little hands. They had 4 copies at my old B&N, and someone had already bought one by the time I got there. I talked it up to my old coworkers while I was there, and one shortlisted 8 more copies of it (shortlisting means they made sure that they'd order 8 more copies--which means he plans on reading it and recommending it). It's on display in the New Science Fiction and Fantasy section.
I have to go hunting for another book that wasn't at that B&N, so I'll see how many they have at Coolidge Corner when I drop in over there. I might stop by at the independent bookstore down the street on my way home just for fun.
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Well, I called two local B&Ns and they both said "uh, that doesn't come out until next month." Grrr...
I may just go Amazon if I decide on something else to get with it to get super saver. Maybe when I get home from work...
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By the way, the cover looks *much* better in person than it does on a computer screen. I've always loved the artwork, but the addition of text seemed busy on-screen. But the raised lettering separates the title and author name from the background, so it's much better that way. Plus, it isn't swallowed up in a black background the way it is on Brandon's site. I love the color combinations on the spine, back, and title. Very nice. And the olive binding with the cream endpapers--very nice design. Totally the same as Olive's Ocean by Kevin Henkes, a middle grade novel that nearly won the Newbery last year. You've even got head and footbands, and a much better grade of paper than you normally see with Tor's books. I love the Aons at the beginnings of the chapters, and the part opener pages, and the display text within the book.
All in all, a beautiful book design. They really did a good job with it.
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I was very impressed with the way the book turned out--inside, out, and all around. Thank you so much everyone for the support!
If you read the book and like it, it sure would be nice to have a few more reviews up on Amazon.com. . . .
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Well I checked to see if my local B&N had it and it wasn't in.
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Our B&N just got them today and I've got mine on hold. I'll probably go get it later tonight. Can't wait to finally read this story.
Edit: Just got it and I agree with stacer, a beautiful design. I love the little pictures on the top of the inside cover.
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The bad news is, our B&N doesn't have it yet; the good news is, you'll be on the shelf next to Salvatore, which I'm sure will be good for business.
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Do you have any local signings planned yet, or will we have to throw you a party or something?
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Now, you're going to come and have a signing in your home state of Idaho . .. right?
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I'll go looking for a copy tomorrow. Won't be able to buy it though, a tad broke I am. But I do still want a copy of the Russian texted version.
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Yesterday afternoon around 4, I bought my copy! Cost a bit more than it would have through Amazon - but hey, it's for a good cause, right?
This book is very pleasing. I'm only on chapter 14, since I had to go to bed early, but I am completely enthralled with it. So much so that I'll probably give up my computer time today and read instead.
The bad news is, our B&N doesn't have it yet; the good news is, you'll be on the shelf next to Salvatore, which I'm sure will be good for business.
I called B&N to see whether it was in, and the clerk who helped me was on a mobile phone. She walked through the stacks, looking for the book, and I heard her say, "Sanderson... Sanderson... that should be right after Salvatore...."
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I wimped and went Amazon, since I'm buying at least two copies the savings will really help me.
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Funny thing is, all the copies at the Pru B&N were in the new SF/F display, so there wasn't a copy under Sanderson. The other B&N I went to yesterday (in search of a different book) had 3 on a display table and one under Sanderson in the stacks.
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I looked for it yesterday cause everyone was saying they were buying it, etc... but I didn't see it at any store I went to.
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Funny thing is, all the copies at the Pru B&N were in the new SF/F display, so there wasn't a copy under Sanderson. The other B&N I went to yesterday (in search of a different book) had 3 on a display table and one under Sanderson in the stacks.
The B&N I went to was more like your second one: there were three copies in the New SF/F display, and one on the shelf under Sanderson. That one copy was the one the clerk pulled to hold for me. When I noticed the gap on the shelf, I moved a copy from New to fill it. Y'know, just in case anyone else goes to look for Sanderson.
(If/When I buy more copies, I'll buy through Amazon. Considerably less expensive than B&N. Stupid Question: Does the author receive the same royalty either way? Or would it be better for him if I continued paying full retail at B&N?)
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I think Amazon takes a smaller percentage because they buy in such bulk. But it probably varies.
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I would THINK the author gets the same amount...though the publisher definitely gets less...unless I'm totally wrong, I always thought royalties were based on the list price on the book...umm...thinking about it, I could be totally wrong...
*shrug*
Anyway...I decided to get mine through Amazon...with some manga for the free shipping. It's good to support your local bookstore, but...*sigh*
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Yeah, that sounds right, Ookla. Don't trust a word I say in the next two weeks, by the way. I'm really fuzzy-headed lately.
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I should buy mine at the Read Leaf, just to spite The Man.
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Yes, because tha man is all about Red Leafs.
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(Psst, Gemm: If the man liked red leafs, then supporting them would in no way spite the man. Just letting you know.)
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I just put a copy on hold at the Orem B&N! They said they had two more on the shelves...if anyone's interested.
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Yes, because tha man is all about Red Leafs.
The man is in Canada?
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Thanks for the tip, Fish, I'm on the phone with them right now :). He says that he's had a lot of calls, and thinks his last is on hold already. Good job guys!
Man, this is taking a long time....
And the verdict is: the computer swears there are more somewhere, but he can't find them. He's going to call me back.
<edit>: They just called back, and they do have some more. I've got one on hold.
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I canceled my amazon order and redid it through the link on brandon's site...
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In answer to the question: Yes, I do get the same royalty through Amazon that I get through a B&N sale. Technically, buying it in the store will probably help me a little more, since that will encourage them to re-order and stock more on the shelves, which in turn helps sell more books. However, if Amazon is significantly cheaper, then I don't see why you shouldn't buy it there. (Though, with shipping, and considering B&N's new-hardback discount, I'd think the price might be very similar.)
Either way, I really appreciate this, guys. I realize it's expensive to buy in hardback, and I certainly don't expect everyone to always buy my books right when they come out. (Unless, of course, you want nice, shiny hardbacks. :) ) However, having early good sales on your first book can mean a lot for an author's career, so you're really helping me along.
8k is the goal. If we can hit that, then I will be very pleased.
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I just bought the last shelf copy at B&N by the Mall.
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Right now on Amazon Elantris is #4,317 in Books and only about 800 away from being in the top 100 Sci-fi/fantasy best sellers.
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Does that mean it's now the 900th top-selling SF?
Heh heh... ;)
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no not really, probaly in the top 125 since #100 is now 3,300ish in the total book sales.
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Why did they release it "early," by the way - do we know?
Not that I'm complaining, mind you.
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actually, EUOL, I currently plan on buying all your books in hardback. For the time being anyway.
Note: I have every book my friend Pam has published since I met her, everything HoM has published, and everything EUOL has published (well, I don't have EUOL's in my hands yet, it has to get to his house, get signed, and make it back to the post office still). I've got a growing collection of friends' stuff.
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I do that, too. When it's available in hardcover, I buy it in hardcover. Well, come to think of it, EUOL is the first good friend who's had a book published in hardcover (I've met plenty of authors, but it's different with a friend). But that's the plan, hardcover and signed.
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Well, we've got three copies coming our way through Amazon (one for us, one for Chris's dad, and one for my parents). When they get here, we need you to sign them all for us, Brandon. :)
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In answer to the question: Yes, I do get the same royalty through Amazon that I get through a B&N sale. Technically, buying it in the store will probably help me a little more, since that will encourage them to re-order and stock more on the shelves, which in turn helps sell more books. However, if Amazon is significantly cheaper, then I don't see why you shouldn't buy it there. (Though, with shipping, and considering B&N's new-hardback discount, I'd think the price might be very similar.)
Thank you! I'll be buying another copy later this week as a gift.
I finished reading tonight, just a couple of hours ago. Wow. Thank you for writing this. I'm not quite fully back to myself yet...
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Amazon.uk is also selling the book.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0765311771/qid%3D1114575039/202-4238708-0230218
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Just got a copy held at B&N yesterday. Going back today to pick it up, since it's payday! Hurrah. But do let me know when you'll be getting that foreign texted one I would so surly enjoy. Thanks Brandon.
Oh... well then, blue leafs! Take them out, underdog! Also I believe the B&N Here only has about 4 books, 3 now. So they may reorder some more.
PPPPPPSSSSSS! Here's to your first sale in NY, eh?
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went to the downtown Arlington store today.
They had four copies. Sounds like all of 'em bought four. I snuck two of them onto the "new SF" rack at eye level (Moved a Bujold book, only one copy left, down a shelf where there was lots of space to hold one) and bought one.
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Why did they release it "early," by the way - do we know?
Apparently, most bookstores and publishers don't stick to hard-fast release dates. If a book is coming out in May, they ship it late April, and the bookstores are free to put it out whenever they feel like it. This is apparently a frequent enough occurrence that my agent anticipated (though didn't expect) it.
Hurrah. But do let me know when you'll be getting that foreign texted one I would so surly enjoy. Thanks Brandon.
Sure thing, Gemm. I have no idea when the Russians will publish their version, but you get a copy for certain.
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With manga, the street date is usually a release-by date, and things can show up up to 3 weeks early.
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I can't speak for any other bookstores, but the general practice with Barnes and Noble is that unless they have a specific "release-on" date (and this only happens with *really* big books, like Harry Potter), they put them on the shelf when they get them.
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Borders (the one at Riverwoods) has a May 1st release date. They have three copies but are refusing to put them out yet. They were kind enough to call B&N and ask if they had any copies left. They claim to still have one.
Waldenbooks in the Provo Towne Center never ordered any. The punks.
So I'll be waiting until next week to buy it.
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BYU bookstore had some according to EUOL.
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I am now the proud owner of the first autographed copy of Elantris in existence--and for that matter, first autographed Sanderson novel in existence. Color me happy.
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Be glad. It would have gone to Ms. Fish, but she forgot her copy last night.
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Btw, Olsson's did not have any ont he shelves yesterday. I was afraid to ask if they had any in the back, because they have cool action figures and If I bought a $25 book I'd end up buying an Albert Einstein or a Wagner or a Freud action figure.
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Wow, lots of cool news about this book. I'll buy another copy for our little library here in Iona. I also just finished reading the book! I loved the ending, everything was just coming together so nicely! (My friend was over at one point and was laughing at me cause I couldn't put it down).
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Alright, I was spacing it and not even visiting the site when this all started happening. I wasn't expecting the book until May.
So, now that the book is out and largely sold out, (from what I hear) where/when do you want me to go pick up a copy, EUOL?
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Just call some bookstores in your area and see if they have it. Some places are getting it on the shelves a little later than others.
Sold out at Tor doesn't mean bookstores have sold out all copies; it just means they can't really get any more from Tor when they do.
Amazon rank dropped to #8,700 :-[
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I pre-ordered the book a long time ago and I just got an email that the book is somewhere in Coffeyville, Kansas. I hope people still live in Kansas (what a boring, flat state) and the book didn't just fall of the truck.
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mine left ohio sometime yesterday. Hopefully that means it'll get to Utah tomorrow and be delivered... I guess monday. Most of those places don't do the Saturday thing.
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Who is vlamoor on amazon? Manga/anime fan, and in one of Brandon's classes...
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I saw that, and before I saw that he (she?) was in one of Brandon's classes, thought it was you.
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I think I've convinced my visiting teaching companion to buy a copy. It's very easy to get mormon friends interested, I just have to sell them on the fact that it's a good fantasy novel that's clean.
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My bishop's wife is considering buying a copy for her 12-year-old son, who devours fantasy. But she's afraid it might be too high for him, reading level wise (she was holding the book at the time, so she would be a better judge of that than I). He's not a very advanced reader. But she said she'd look at it and see if it's something he might like or at least grow into. So if nothing else, you may have a reader in a couple of years.
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My copy arrived at the American Fork PO yesterday morning! Hopefully that means that the Orem office has it today and will be dropping it off for EUOL to sign. Yay!
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I've been trying to convince my family to buy this, but only one of my sisters has committed so far. The others keep saying silly things like "we don't buy books" or "we're not really into fantasy". They read Harry Potter but not Elantris? I am beginning to think I am related to some very silly people.
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SE, I got your copy in the mail. I'll be sending it off to you on Monday.
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THe local B&N said they have 7 more ordered and should be in store on Tuesday, Wensday at the lastest.
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Mine arrived!!
It is indeed a beautiful book. BUT it looks to me like the slipcover layout is a little off. The spine part isn't centered on the spine, and when I tried to center it by refolding the flaps, the cover image is not wide enough to accommodate.
I must admit I jumped to the climactic part at the end to see if anything about the part involving the stick had changed, and was a little surprised that it hadn't.
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When was the last time you read ELANTRS, Ookla?
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the stick? I don't remember anything climatic happening at the metting stick near Stongbadia.
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Elantris made #2 on Amazon.com's popular pre-orders for Sci-fi/fantasy, Congratz EUOL!
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/listmania/list-browse/-/7YYMKK99ZAII/ref=cm_lm_lists/102-8139923-8112967
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When was the last time you read ELANTRIS, Ookla?
The last time I read it and commented all the way through was before Raoden's insane brother got excised from the book.
BTW, I like the way the aons repeat for the 3 different viewpoint characters. Until the final "part," of course. Nice touch.
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the stick? I don't remember anything climatic happening at the metting stick near Stongbadia.
*Cracks up*
I wish my copies would hurry up and show. I figured they'd be coming from California or something but noooo, Atlanta.
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Congratulations EUOL! :)
I wonder how much it would cost to send you a copy for you to autograph it? o_o
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well you have a few options Entropy, one is you could buy it via Amazon.com (usa) and have them ship it to EUOL's address then throw about shipping costs into my paypal account or you could place the full book price and shipping into my Paypal account.
I'm not sure how much the book costs, and there might be book rates for international mail, but standard costs are listed here for a 2 pound object.
http://ircalc.usps.gov/intl_speed.asp?CID=10142&MailType=package&Pounds=2&Ounces=
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SE, I got your copy in the mail. I'll be sending it off to you on Monday.
woo hoo!
/me camps out by the mailbox.
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Just remember this is EUOL he didn't say what monday he'd send it out nor did he confirm that his idea of monday is the same as yours so you could just as easly get your book next month.
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it's ok. I have a lot of beef jerky.
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So, Friday night I got home and checked the mail, and there was a note in the box that said they tried to deliver the package, but the box was too small, and I'd have to pick it up at the post office.
So, I was already late for something, but the post office was going to close in ten minutes, so we drove as fast as we could -- I even ran a red light (but it was only barely red) -- and annoyed my wife with the crazy driving.
And I got to the post office with one minute to spare, and got inside, and, for some idiot reason, the phone company had mailed me a phone book.
So, still waiting...
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Whoa, the insane brother is gone? I really need to reread this.
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And I got to the post office with one minute to spare, and got inside, and, for some idiot reason, the phone company had mailed me a phone book.
So, still waiting...
Sounds like fodder for your new book.
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Whoa, the insane brother is gone? I really need to reread this.
Moshe nixed him. So yeah...a lot of details at the end have changed (and all other mentions of the brother are gone), but it's still the same overall.
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He had a brother? Now I want to read the old one!
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lol.
First, SE: Book is on the way. (Though, I'm not sure how often I'll do this. I'm willing to send off copies like this for people I don't see often and who are good friends, but even sending it media mail cost me more than I made off the royalty. This would be a quick way to lose money. See: http://www.giantitp.com/cgi-bin/GiantITP/ootscript?SK=135)
HoM: 25exp for a clever, but ultimately futile, attempt at saving the party.
Tekiel: Eton (the Mad Prince) will make an appearance in the extended DVD edition of ELANTRIS. (Or, well, he'll show up on my site in the 'deleted scenes' section of the ELANTRIS goodies page.)
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YAY my two copies showed up today!
Now, when can I get them signed?
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You are annoying. I still haven't saw it anywhere. I hate how everyone always talks about having this book or that book like a month before it actually comes out. Then I go look for it and don't find it. I think I will special order a copy next time.
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Just for kicks, I finally bought the book--in California. Now the Aliso Viejo Borders only has one copy left. Mwuhahaha. Or something.
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I'm trying to get a few copies sold in Ohio. What other states do we have covered? Virginia, Maryland...?
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New York!
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Massachusetts, and soon to be Washington (I'll make my brother buy it ;)).
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EUOL, I sent SPrig some bucks for you -- it didn't feel right to make you pay for my postage. Keep the change, or let him buy fries with the change. Whichever. (Hopefully there will be change).
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Oh Entropy you need to e-mail me your address if you want your book back.
Just send it to the TWG account in my profile.
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Look at the paypal payment sprig, it should list my address.
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My mom said she would buy it...but she'll probably just use Amazon as well. Just not having to walk from the car to the bookstore front door is reason enough for her...
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Media Play finally got some copies after I went in and asked about it a bunch of times. So that is how I finally got it (I hate ordering stuff on the internet). But the B&N just across the street never had it in stock, even after Media Play finally got it. Oh yeah, and Vampire Hunter D was supposed to come out May 4th, but both of those stores have it listed as june 10th and won't get any copies until then... the website still says may 4th though, man I hate trying to buy books when they first come out.
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ohh, Media Play has it? I'll go get Entropy's copy there then.
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Yeah, it didn't even show up on their computers until I was complaining about never finding the book I want. Then a couple days later they suddenly had 8 copies.
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My signed copy arrived in the mail today. Hooray!
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Eric,
I think I forgot to number your copy. However, I skipped a number for you, so I can put it in later. Did I already tell you this?
Peter and Stacy--I pulled books aside for you so we can swap when you see me.
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Peter and Stacy--I pulled books aside for you so we can swap when you see me.
Thanks!
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You did already tell me this. I will bring it next time I see you. Which is who knows when.
My wife is impressed.
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Peter and Stacy--I pulled books aside for you so we can swap when you see me.
Will you pull one aside for me as well, please?
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What number are you on? Ben won't be back down there with my book till Sunday night.
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e do you still have a copy for me?
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he's numbering upto fifty and I'm pretty sure he hasn't gotten past 20 yet (he wasn't even in the dubble digits until last weekend or early this week), I'll make sure I get a number tomorrow so those that haven't yet had a chance to get a book numbered yet will know where they stand. remember though that he'll still sign books after the first 50 but he won't be numbering them.
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Next in line is #29. Fuzzy, we'll save some food for you at Bucca, so you can get yours signed when you show up there.
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Ok, J.T. and I will be coming then.
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So . . . can I do that thing where I trade a signed, numbered copy for my copy? Because with Bucca on the way, it looks like you'll make 50 before Sunday night.
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Sure, Tek. I'll pull one aside for you.
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Entopy your book is in the mail, should be there in about 7 days.
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/me waits eagerly for HRM Customs Office to send a bill
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I'd like to sign up for a trade as well, if you still have a # left. Waiting until you make it down here on your tour is definitely going to be too long.
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Izzy,
For old time's sake, I pulled you aside #43. I have no idea when you'll get it, though....
Not many numbers left. Tage is waiting for 50, and Skar will probably get #44 tonight. That leaves five more--and I don't think Sprig has had his copy signed yet.
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I have #33
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Would it be at all possible for me to trade for a numbered copy? Please?
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Maybe he will have mercy and extend the numbering!!
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don't blame EUOL, blame the people that have more then one book signed and numbered.
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I dunno if I want mine numbered. Signatures alone are fine enough for me. But I may just make Brandon write a random number down anyways.
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/me laughs
Then you could have the distiction of being book #5 gazillion.
Thanks Brandon. I appreciate your willingness to put a book number aside for me. Sorry to be so much trouble.
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Book arrived this morning. I started reading around 2pm, and just finished it (2am). Great stuff! You win the high score!
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Out of curiosity, who got book #42?
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I think Mustard wants a numbered one, if you haven't already assigned him a number.