Author Topic: The Filmwasters BOOK (Read 9414 times)

calbisu · « **on:** September 27, 2012, 11:27:32 PM »

Hello Everybody,

The book is nearly finished (just lacking some material from some photo fellas).

On the meanwhile I am sharing a preview of the book, and the best way I have come out to do so is by ¨publishing¨the book on Blurb.

The idea is that the book is reviewed by anybody interested and that suggestions, flaws or omissions within it are flagged up.

The book will be in Blurb for 15 days, after this period, and after nobody buys it, it will be deleted. So please do not order it yet, as there might be some last minute changes coming. And still some modifications might being done to the pricing which I have not looked much into it.

The link is the following

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/2957319/b68bac561a31e01074b9bc70777a9df1d3afd868

It´s set to allow full preview of the book.

If you want to contact me personally you can write me to the following address: calbisu [at] yahoo.com

Thank you!

Carlos.

NOTE: edited by Ed to help Carlos avoid unwanted spam in his Yahoo! in box

Mike (happyforest) · « **Reply #1 on:** September 28, 2012, 12:12:12 AM »

Wonderful.

Thank you Carlos for your hard work in getting this together.

I have just had a quick look through and these are looking great.

Mike

Chris A Fraser · « **Reply #2 on:** September 28, 2012, 12:36:02 AM »

WOW!! simply Wow. I cant wait

original_ann · « **Reply #3 on:** September 28, 2012, 01:24:28 AM »

What a beauutiful job, Carlos!!!! I absolutely love it.

Terry · « **Reply #4 on:** September 28, 2012, 02:25:10 AM »

You are magnificent Carlos! Beautiful.

calbisu · « **Reply #5 on:** September 28, 2012, 06:38:54 AM »

Hi Guys¡ Glad you like it! The filmwasters are now a bit more patient and wiser

The price seems bit high but maybe we can do a not so expensive version of it.

C.

LT · « **Reply #6 on:** September 28, 2012, 06:43:05 AM »

Carlos - IT LOOKS AMAZING! Thank you so so so much for all your hard work and commitment to this.

(i promise to get the pics to you this weekend

)

Late Developer · « **Reply #7 on:** September 28, 2012, 08:29:09 AM »

Stunning piece of work, Carlos. Thank you so much.

Well, that's my Christmas present sorted for this year......

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #8 on:** September 28, 2012, 09:44:12 AM »

Outstanding!

Carlos, thank you so much for all your hard work.

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #9 on:** September 28, 2012, 10:01:56 AM »

Absolutely fabulous! break out the Bolly!

A wonderful testament to the creative powerhouse that is FW

Paul

Alan · « **Reply #10 on:** September 28, 2012, 11:40:11 AM »

absolutely brilliant Carlos and all who has been working on it.

looks brill.

very well done

jojonas~ · « **Reply #11 on:** September 28, 2012, 12:26:59 PM »

wow~ this ended up as a large book! I'm impressed

though I will surely wait before ordering it

trip to Paris and paying for a driving license for my gf will leave me chewing on noodles this october haha

after flipping through it, I have two little suggestions..
I think it would feel more natural that after each presentation there would be that persons photos following.
that, and maybe an index at the start or end of the book.

just my thoughts, anyhow this will be a wonderfull book to have at home

thanks carlos!

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #12 on:** September 28, 2012, 12:46:57 PM »

Awesome! And all the work you guys must have put into producing this book. The only negative thing that I can say is that I don't like the font, but that really complaining on a high and very subjective level

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #13 on:** September 28, 2012, 02:17:12 PM »

Wow, this looks amazing..

gary m · « **Reply #14 on:** September 28, 2012, 02:27:48 PM »

Great work Carlos and crew! Looking forward to getting a copy!

Ailsa · « **Reply #15 on:** September 28, 2012, 03:06:32 PM »

This looks absolutely fantastic. Bloody excellent work, everyone.

Please feel free to tell me to sod off, but I am more than happy to offer my proofreading/sub-editing skills to give it a once over before the final button is pressed. Let me know if you'd like me to do this.

SLVR · « **Reply #16 on:** September 28, 2012, 03:12:19 PM »

How does one get in this book? Is it a OG Filmwasters thing?

gothamtomato · « **Reply #17 on:** September 28, 2012, 03:22:05 PM »

I think it looks fantastic! Congratulations!

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #18 on:** September 28, 2012, 04:39:03 PM »

Nothing short of "Fantastic"...this is so beautiful..All your hard work has certainly paid off......

irv_b · « **Reply #19 on:** September 28, 2012, 08:58:30 PM »

Wow! Congrats to you all

The obvious hard work, was worth it, that will be an awesome book

Francois · « **Reply #20 on:** September 28, 2012, 09:26:26 PM »

Quote from: TinTin on September 28, 2012, 03:12:19 PM

How does one get in this book? Is it a OG Filmwasters thing?

Actually, it's been in the works for so long I can't even remember when the idea first hatched!
There was a juried decision a long time ago and those who submitted a picture that was accepted got asked to send in high res versions.

If you look at the user status, those who are in the Ultra Secret Book Cabal are the ones working at this.

moominsean · « **Reply #21 on:** September 28, 2012, 09:39:05 PM »

I don't feel so bad for being late with my stuff if leon still hasn't supplied his pics!

It looks great, and the calibre of the photos is super high!

Chalky · « **Reply #22 on:** September 28, 2012, 09:53:18 PM »

yeah looks super good and I'm so stoked to have a picture in it!

very well done and thank you for all the hard work - it looks great, can't wait to hold a copy in my hand!

calbisu · « **Reply #23 on:** September 28, 2012, 11:23:43 PM »

Quote from: Francois on September 28, 2012, 09:26:26 PM

Quote from: TinTin on September 28, 2012, 03:12:19 PM
How does one get in this book? Is it a OG Filmwasters thing?
Actually, it's been in the works for so long I can't even remember when the idea first hatched!
There was a juried decision a long time ago and those who submitted a picture that was accepted got asked to send in high res versions.

If you look at the user status, those who are in the Ultra Secret Book Cabal are the ones working at this.

Yes, it has been a long term project; it started when I was in the Philippines, accompanied me during my time in Sudan and almost came with me to my new destination, as I am leaving in two weeks time!

There was a separate forum for those who volunteered to work in the book. There decisions were taken as per the format of the book, content, design and others.

The photos in the book are sorted out alphabetically, by the Author´s name. Now what is left is to include Sean´s (who from now on is in the ultra black list

) and Leon´s shots (who makes company to Sean in the ultra black list).

The interviews have been posted every 13-14 shots to provide some pause. To put the interview before the author´s shots was complicated as for the aforesaid.

I have received so far one correction of some data that was misspelled and it will be corrected.

Carlos.

SLVR · « **Reply #24 on:** September 29, 2012, 05:33:35 AM »

Well its looking really good, it will be nice to see all those prints together in one place

Britt Aximon · « **Reply #25 on:** September 29, 2012, 06:37:58 PM »

Ooooooooooo I want this book so much. Beautiful and grand! Well done.

Francois · « **Reply #26 on:** September 29, 2012, 07:23:38 PM »

I just hope it won't be over 100$ when complete

Alan · « **Reply #27 on:** September 29, 2012, 08:46:17 PM »

just looking over the book . . . again!

would it be an idea to print the photographers country after each name?

gregor · « **Reply #28 on:** September 29, 2012, 09:48:48 PM »

very nice !

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #29 on:** September 30, 2012, 03:16:24 PM »

great idea!

Thom Stone · « **Reply #30 on:** September 30, 2012, 08:26:25 PM »

fantastic results, thank you so much to all you put this together. I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy or two. but as some people have voiced, I'm a little worried about the price.... I'm sure its reasonable for the amount of work that has been put into it! However I will struggle to buy copies for gifts (was hoping to buy a copy for both the girls featured in my shots)

anyway stellar work none the less!

moominsean · « **Reply #31 on:** September 30, 2012, 11:14:24 PM »

Blurb is pretty expensive. You might make a paperrback version available so there is a less than $70 option.

Francois · « **Reply #32 on:** September 30, 2012, 11:26:31 PM »

I know this might sound awkward, or maybe it's the French side of my brain which is getting somewhat confused (so bare with me)
I'm thinking there should be a different title to the book. Not that it's not good, but there is a single word in the title which I find a bit rough in my brain. I know it sounds strange but every time I read it I think of either hunters or drug addicts... I wouldn't want the subject to be confused with any of those.

sapata · « **Reply #33 on:** September 30, 2012, 11:43:43 PM »

Just got back after few days out of town and what I see? a AWESOME book with wonderful images... Thank you so much !!! love it love it !!

Lino · « **Reply #34 on:** October 01, 2012, 01:36:23 AM »

Quote from: Francois on September 30, 2012, 11:26:31 PM

I know this might sound awkward, or maybe it's the French side of my brain which is getting somewhat confused (so bare with me)
I'm thinking there should be a different title to the book. Not that it's not good, but there is a single word in the title which I find a bit rough in my brain. I know it sounds strange but every time I read it I think of either hunters or drug addicts... I wouldn't want the subject to be confused with any of those.

ahahahahha oh god, now i can't unread this.

Thanks for all the hard work Carlos! and everyone that contributed to the book with pictures, and work.

harragan · « **Reply #35 on:** October 01, 2012, 12:13:40 PM »

Brilliant! It looks great. Thanks for all the effort.

LT · « **Reply #36 on:** October 01, 2012, 01:39:56 PM »

Quote from: Francois on September 30, 2012, 11:26:31 PM

I know this might sound awkward, or maybe it's the French side of my brain which is getting somewhat confused (so bare with me)
I'm thinking there should be a different title to the book. Not that it's not good, but there is a single word in the title which I find a bit rough in my brain. I know it sounds strange but every time I read it I think of either hunters or drug addicts... I wouldn't want the subject to be confused with any of those.

Oh François, you are a one.

Thom Stone · « **Reply #37 on:** October 01, 2012, 09:55:08 PM »

haha fancois you cad. you've gone and tainted the whole thing for me!

charles binns · « **Reply #38 on:** October 01, 2012, 10:21:03 PM »

Francois - you must have been a wild one as a youth!

The book looks brilliant. Congratulations to all involved!

Francois · « **Reply #39 on:** October 01, 2012, 10:32:42 PM »

Quote from: charles binns on October 01, 2012, 10:21:03 PM

Francois - you must have been a wild one as a youth!

Well, not really. As they say, once a geek always a geek

Unless you consider building rockets a wild activity...

charles binns · « **Reply #40 on:** October 01, 2012, 10:50:17 PM »

Quote from: Francois on October 01, 2012, 10:32:42 PM

Unless you consider building rockets a wild activity...

I suppose it all depends what you put in them!!

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #41 on:** October 02, 2012, 10:09:34 AM »

Carlos....yep, it looks good; great in fact. Thanks!

Francois: We ain't changing the title of the book. I don't care what your brain is telling you. You'll just have to get over it

Charles Binns: Don't go there!

Andrea. · « **Reply #42 on:** October 02, 2012, 12:57:02 PM »

It does look brill. How did I miss that??

Francois · « **Reply #43 on:** October 02, 2012, 01:58:16 PM »

Quote from: charles binns on October 01, 2012, 10:50:17 PM

Quote from: Francois on October 01, 2012, 10:32:42 PM

Unless you consider building rockets a wild activity...

I suppose it all depends what you put in them!!

Worse case scenario: raw eggs. And if they bust in mid flight, the goop drips down in your parachute and you end up with a very short flight

Nigel · « **Reply #44 on:** October 03, 2012, 08:50:25 AM »

Wow, that looks great. Well done Carlos, in fact well done everyone!

Blaxton · « **Reply #45 on:** October 14, 2012, 03:31:01 AM »

I may have fouled up the plan. If so, I'm sorry but I went ahead and ordered the book. It arrived today and I am in awe of the work--beautiful reproductions, generous size and impressive layout. The binding is a bit wobbly but all other aspects are top grade. Thanks to all who contributed for the work and doubly so to Carlos for putting it together.

jojonas~ · « **Reply #46 on:** October 14, 2012, 09:13:45 AM »

Quote from: calbisu on September 28, 2012, 11:23:43 PM

The interviews have been posted every 13-14 shots to provide some pause. To put the interview before the author´s shots was complicated as for the aforesaid.

that makes sense. thanks for explaining it to me

calbisu · « **Reply #47 on:** October 14, 2012, 09:42:34 AM »

Quote from: blaxton on October 14, 2012, 03:31:01 AM

I may have fouled up the plan. If so, I'm sorry but I went ahead and ordered the book. It arrived today and I am in awe of the work--beautiful reproductions, generous size and impressive layout. The binding is a bit wobbly but all other aspects are top grade. Thanks to all who contributed for the work and doubly so to Carlos for putting it together.

Blaxton! Ha, ha, no problem, there are couple of shots that have to be added to the final version as well as some typos that have to be cared of, but out of that the final book should be identical. I will put online the final version between today and tomorrow and advise when ready.

Are there any shots that looked fuzzy (because lack of resolution)?
Out of the binding issue (do not know what can be done about it) anything else that we should take care of?

And who knows maybe your non-final versions will someday be of great value!

Carlos.

Skorj · « **Reply #48 on:** October 14, 2012, 09:54:06 AM »

Wow. I can hardly wait for the green to order! Spectacular stuff, and a triumph of hard work from those that contributed, and the publishing collaboration. Thanks much. Skj.

Tim · « **Reply #49 on:** October 14, 2012, 12:39:08 PM »

just wonderful!

Can't wait to order a copy (as most of the people, posting here

)

Thank you very much for your work!

Author Topic: The Filmwasters BOOK (Read 9414 times)

Terry