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scarrow
Forum Admin
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 Posted - 21 November 2005 : 7:34:34 PM
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I recieved the proof copy of my first novel. Think of that as a sort of limited 'dry run' of the book...only a dozen or so copies. Then basically my editor, and I, both go through the book and check for errors, print cock-ups etc.
It's a real buzz hefting the weighty tome in one hand, seeing the nice shiney cover. Anyway, thought I'd share that with you.
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Simon Scarrow
Ape
Uruguay
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Posted - 21 November 2005 : 7:41:02 PM
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| You might even share it with me! I'd love a read. |
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Alex Scarrow
Ape
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Posted - 21 November 2005 : 8:54:01 PM
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| heh...I'll letcha have a feel some time this week! I need to pop over with that money for the laptop ;-) |
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John Prigent
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22 November 2005 : 10:11:45 AM
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Good for you, Alex! I'm looking forwad to seeing the finished job in the bookshops, not to mention waiting impatiently for your announcement of signed copies! And of course if you need an extra pair of eyes for the read-through.........
Cheers
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Parmenion
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22 November 2005 : 11:09:31 AM
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And of course if you need an extra pair of eyes for the read-through.........
I also have spare eyes waiting to be helpful, complimentary and critical where required!!
LASCIATE OGNE SPERANZA, VOI CH'INTRATE
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Justin Coles
Small mammal
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23 November 2005 : 8:30:37 PM
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I too am more than willing to give my ever so humble opinion.
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Will
Invertebrate
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23 November 2005 : 8:45:36 PM
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I'd be willing to help too if I'm needed.  |
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JOHN M
Invertebrate
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 November 2005 : 07:01:02 AM
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Alex,
Do you have a publication date yet?
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Alex Scarrow
Ape
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Posted - 25 November 2005 : 12:40:16 PM
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| Yeah...May 6th 2006. |
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AndyCanty
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 November 2005 : 3:45:04 PM
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Hey Alex,
Everyones said so i'd thought i'd add my request, i'd love to proof read it also...
Sounds like it's going to be a bloody good read, may 6th cannot come quickly enough. I've seen some of Simons proofs that the publishers give out (benefits of liking a damn good read and working for a certain Norwich Dept Store) even got a personalised proof copy from Simon....
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William
Single Cell Organism
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 26 November 2005 : 2:24:02 PM
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May 6th sounds like the perfect date to release the book. I will have to read it during the World Cup though, something to help take my mind off following England's games.
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Parmenion
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 December 2005 : 11:52:34 AM
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Alex
you will be happy (maybe) to hear that some one (not me) sold a proof copy of this book for £19.80 (in postage) on ebay this week. you have sold your fist book online...unfortunatly...its a proof and you get bob all out of it!!
Not sure who is silly enough to sell their copy but some people are just mercenary with review and proof copies!!
LASCIATE OGNE SPERANZA, VOI CH'INTRATE
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AndyCanty
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 December 2005 : 1:43:32 PM
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Hi,
There's another copy appeared on ebay, called "A Thousand Sums" has Alex branched out into advanced maths and not told us???
I always thought the selling of proofs was not allowed,am i right??
I know i wouldn't as sometimes they can be worth more than a first edition (not often i'm sure, but hey i can live in hope my Eagle signed proof will be worth something in the future for my kids)
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Parmenion
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 December 2005 : 3:47:00 PM
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Andy your not supposed to sell them ever....but way after the book release i dont think is an issue, but i think its very wrong to sell them before the author release date!!
you are sent these books to review etc for free with the trust to not sell them...some people unfortunatly take the P!!
I have all of Simons in Proof format (except Under the eagle)...would love to get that one!!
LASCIATE OGNE SPERANZA, VOI CH'INTRATE
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AndyCanty
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 December 2005 : 5:11:45 PM
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| Yeah i agree with you, it's a trust thing between publisher and book shop/dealer etc etc. pity there is nothing that can be done agaist the seller sort of a coded copy so the seller never receives any more proofs, that might stop it. |
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John Prigent
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 December 2005 : 8:17:07 PM
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I'm bidding for the "Thousand _Sums_" proof with Alex' approval, and I'd take it kindly if you fellow enthusiasts wouldn't bid me up! If I get it I'll be telling him anything about it that might identify the culprit
Cheers
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AndyCanty
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 December 2005 : 10:28:58 AM
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Originally posted by John Prigent
I'm bidding for the "Thousand _Sums_" proof with Alex' approval, and I'd take it kindly if you fellow enthusiasts wouldn't bid me up! If I get it I'll be telling him anything about it that might identify the culprit
Cheers
John
No probs John, i was considering doing the same but i refuse to line the egits pockets (and besides i'd rather wait for a signed copy from Alex  ) |
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John Prigent
Homosapien
United Kingdom
8794 Posts |
Posted - 08 December 2005 : 10:38:08 AM
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Thanks Andy! But does anyone have any idea who might be bidding as "Catos_books"?
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Parmenion
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 December 2005 : 1:16:24 PM
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I do its a collector i know! He has already pre ordered a signed copy of the book from me! and mentioned this when he requested the book from my web site!!
I still think selling a review copy is wrong...it really should wait until after the book is released...its not polite of fair on the author.
LASCIATE OGNE SPERANZA, VOI CH'INTRATE
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Alex Scarrow
Ape
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Posted - 08 December 2005 : 4:09:50 PM
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grrrrr. Won't see a bloody penny for these review book auctions. There's my seven little nippers all without shoes this winter to think about. And then there's poor tiny Tim, alas he'll not see another Christmas unless the good Lord sees fit to send a little favour our way.
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Parmenion
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 December 2005 : 4:16:34 PM
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well pay attention tiny tim...i have already had 2 pre orders for your book, these i will be buying direct from the publisher...so thats money in the bank!!...add to that i want one as well so thats 3 copies!! best seller list here you come!!! LOL!!
LASCIATE OGNE SPERANZA, VOI CH'INTRATE
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John Prigent
Homosapien
United Kingdom
8794 Posts |
Posted - 08 December 2005 : 4:39:18 PM
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Oh well, maybe you can do me a favour and try to discourage him. I'll bet he isn't planning to give Alex any details he finds to identify the seller!
Cheers
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Alex Scarrow
Ape
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Posted - 09 December 2005 : 07:50:44 AM
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| Robin, John.....you're warming this weary writer's heart. Tiny Tim SHALL have roast goose this xmas. I've sent, Tom Tiddlyompom, the urchin who lives in the crumbly, grimey street next to ours, down to Mr Barnaby Noodletit's the Butcher, to order our prize Christmas bird. |
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scarrow
Forum Admin
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Posted - 09 December 2005 : 11:07:54 AM
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| Is Tiny Tim getting that Xbox 360 he set his heart on? |
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Alex Scarrow
Ape
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Posted - 09 December 2005 : 11:12:43 AM
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| Hmmm only if we can get those preorders up into double figures |
Edited by - Alex Scarrow on 09 December 2005 11:12:59 AM |
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Parmenion
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 December 2005 : 11:32:11 AM
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Roll up Roll up....come visit me at...... well you know...go to my profile and follow the link to my web site or:
http://parmenion-books.co.uk/index.php?cat_id=32&catname='Alex%20Scarrow'
Alex wants an Xbox360...thats gonna cost!! so get buying!! LOL!! (if there are 7 little nippers are they ever going to get a go on the xbox? will tiny tim get sent to his room for beating you!!)....I get the feeling it will be alex locked in the study pretending to write with the volume down and the xbox running...."sorry cant come out to speak to the relatives...im working the muse is upon me!!!...."die you B******d , no jusmp, up up up, down........."
Also I forgot to mention Any forum member gets a 10% Discount on the book price. (just remind me your a member when you buy the book!!)
LASCIATE OGNE SPERANZA, VOI CH'INTRATE
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AndyCanty
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 December 2005 : 1:20:22 PM
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Hi guys,
Dont know if you've looked but the seller of the Alex's Proof is selling loads of UK Proofs and has been for ages, from the look of it.
Real pity really, all the hard work the authors out in for some egit to cash in on it.
Hey Alex, is it worth talking toyou Publisher??? maybe a an email from them might shock him into rethinking is dastardly schemes. or at aleast you might find out who he is and stop sending proofs to him.
He only accepts personal cheques so you could always copy The Darkness and buy the book get his address and send the heavys round ;-) What would Macro and boys do eh?????
And besides i'm sure that Tiny Tim will feel better know his XBox360 will be safe knowing scoundrels like this will be sorted out. |
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Alex Scarrow
Ape
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Posted - 09 December 2005 : 2:26:28 PM
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Andy, can you put up a link to the auction here? I can't ssem to find it when i search ebay. cheers
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Alex Scarrow
Ape
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Posted - 09 December 2005 : 2:30:35 PM
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| Ahhh...yup that's why. It's an auction for my other book, A Thousand SUMS. Sheesh, what a bugger eh? |
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Parmenion
Homosapien
United Kingdom
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Alex Scarrow
Ape
993 Posts |
Posted - 09 December 2005 : 3:34:10 PM
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| Now why the hell didn't I write that Sudoku based religious conspiracy book idea I had last year? Dang...must learn to listen to the voices. |
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A Thousand Suns printed proof
