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Signal is now fully finished, and I'm in the process of getting the first batch of copies printed!There are two editions:
A paperback edition that you can pre-order now for £6 here .
And an extremely limited run, made-to-order hardback edition that you can read more about and see samples of here
These are photographs of the limited hardback, the first copy of which I've already donated to The SETI Institute . I was totally jaw-dropped when it was sold in auction at the first SETIcon to Robyn Asimov for $1200!!
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Geekisthecolour [2010-11-20 20:22:38 +0000 UTC]
I picked up a copy of Signal today at Thought Bubble and I just wanted to say that it's absolutely spectacular, not just the art, which is gorgeous as it is, but the print quality too. Keep up the great work~
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Ashen-Phoenix [2010-10-21 03:51:12 +0000 UTC]
Uwaah! But I don't know if I can afford this and all of the Freak Angel books. Will the paperbacks at least be available for awhile?
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LeKargo [2010-10-05 11:09:27 +0000 UTC]
It really seems great !
I'm going to order it right now !
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LadyChestnut [2010-09-26 16:24:31 +0000 UTC]
This...makes me drool XDDD
I wish I had money for the limited edition, but I fear I'll have to keep myself to the paperback one. It looks simply stunning!
It must be so fulfilling to see such an awesome book, made by yourself, on your hands ^^
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spoonbard In reply to LadyChestnut [2010-09-30 20:16:17 +0000 UTC]
^_^ Thanks for your support either way! I expect that I'm only going to sell one or two limited editions, but they just take so much time/money to make that it's not economical to charge any less.
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GreenSprite [2010-09-26 11:48:52 +0000 UTC]
This looks amazing I'd get it if I could afford it. Maybe the paperback, though...
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bonhwaJP [2010-09-25 10:46:43 +0000 UTC]
this looks like a truly beautiful book! <3 may I ask what printers you used, or was it something you did yourself (through some feat no short of a miracle o_O)?
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spoonbard In reply to bonhwaJP [2010-09-25 12:06:48 +0000 UTC]
There are two editions, one I'm doing through a printer because it's a big run, but the pictures are from a hand-made edition.
The whole thing was made at home pages printed on my A3 printer, sewn together and glued to the cover boards after wrapping them in suede. I was lucky enough to have a module in University in which I was taught book binding, so no miracle at all, but fiddly and time-consuming work!
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bonhwaJP In reply to spoonbard [2010-09-27 20:48:52 +0000 UTC]
I seee! still, that is pretty amazing that you've made them by hand! I'm mega impressed!
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emmav [2010-09-24 17:49:32 +0000 UTC]
Oh, squeeeee!!!! I'll be wanting a paperback, hon! Congrats on the auction - bloody amazing 0_o
But yeah - hi five for new books - I wants one! Look awesome ^_^
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pixieface [2010-09-24 17:44:16 +0000 UTC]
"I was totally jaw-dropped when it was sold in auction at the first SETIcon to Robyn Asimov for $1200!!"
That is because you totally rock and are awesome! It looks stunning, dude. I will have to pick up a copy!
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spoonbard In reply to pixieface [2010-09-30 20:20:38 +0000 UTC]
Thanks dude! ^__^ I guess some light ego petting from time to time isn't harmful. Although it does sound really dodgy XD
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pixieface In reply to spoonbard [2010-10-04 02:40:15 +0000 UTC]
Unless you're a mad person who thinks masturbation is a sin that'll make you go blind or go to hell, then there's nothing wrong with it at all!
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dogtopus [2010-09-24 17:28:06 +0000 UTC]
Awwww YEEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!! Well done man Can't wait to bag one!
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spoonbard In reply to dogtopus [2010-09-30 20:20:59 +0000 UTC]
Should be a copy at an Expo near you some time soon!
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darthmongoose [2010-09-24 14:59:51 +0000 UTC]
That is a thing of beauty. I love all the attention to detail on the binding, with the marbled paper lining the covers and everything. I'll have to add this to my 'buy list'!
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spoonbard In reply to darthmongoose [2010-09-30 20:21:59 +0000 UTC]
^___^ Thanks! I hope I sell some, I worry that the price is too high, but the time/money it takes means I can't really charge less
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