Author Topic: Book is READY (Read 11837 times)

calbisu · « **on:** November 09, 2012, 02:23:16 PM »

Hello everybody,

I am pleased to announce that the filmwasters book is ready to be purchased, including few more photographs and interviews as well as some corrected typos.

You will find it at the following link: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/3706723

I tried to find out a soft cover option but I did not find it, may be with this book size is not possible.

Hope you enjoy it!

Carlos.

LT · « **Reply #1 on:** November 09, 2012, 02:52:56 PM »

it looks amazing Carlos, and thank you so much for all the hard work you have put in -ALONE- to see this through to the end. It really wouldn't have been finished without you my friend, so thank you once more.

Is there nothing we can do about the price? I couldn't afford £77 on a book, and I doubt many others could either. Are all the features set to the absolute cheapest options?

Late Developer · « **Reply #2 on:** November 09, 2012, 02:59:24 PM »

Sweet...!! Christmas list for sure.........

calbisu · « **Reply #3 on:** November 09, 2012, 03:34:21 PM »

Quote from: Leon on November 09, 2012, 02:52:56 PM

it looks amazing Carlos, and thank you so much for all the hard work you have put in -ALONE- to see this through to the end. It really wouldn't have been finished without you my friend, so thank you once more.

Is there nothing we can do about the price? I couldn't afford £77 on a book, and I doubt many others could either. Are all the features set to the absolute cheapest options?

Thanks for the kind words Leon

I checked out at Blurb and seemingly the large landscape format has not softcover option, and still I do not know how much cheaper that would be. The only solution I can think about is to adapt the current book to standard landscape with softcover option and offer it as a different book. I think is not too much hard work, the pictures auto fit so you only have to resize the fonts along the book. I will give it a try.

Carlos.

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #4 on:** November 09, 2012, 03:44:15 PM »

Quote from: calbisu on November 09, 2012, 02:23:16 PM

Hello everybody,

I am pleased to announce that the filmwasters book is ready to be purchased, including few more photographs and interviews as well as some corrected typos.

You will find it at the following link: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/3674001

I tried to find out a soft cover option but I did not find it, may be with this book size is not possible.

Hope you enjoy it!

Carlos.

Super, well done Carlos and thanks everyone who worked hard on it, looks amazing. I'll plug it on twitter and farcebook

rolo · « **Reply #5 on:** November 09, 2012, 03:45:22 PM »

Looks wonderful, Carlos! Clean, spare layout that really showcases the photos.

I forgot that I was part of this. A surprise and treat to see my pix among some stellar work.

Too bad about the price, but that won't stop me from buying one, or two, or three -- press enter, holiday shopping done. :-)

rs

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #6 on:** November 09, 2012, 04:08:59 PM »

Carlos! your work is certainly stellar. What a beautiful presentation!

This-is-damion · « **Reply #7 on:** November 09, 2012, 04:48:51 PM »

Great work, looks amazing.

Agree price looks a little steep - if there is anything we can do re:- format etc to make it as cheap as possible... id love a copy!

Britt Aximon · « **Reply #8 on:** November 09, 2012, 06:57:11 PM »

It looks wonderful! Just ordered my copy!

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #9 on:** November 09, 2012, 07:01:11 PM »

It looks just wonderful. Thank you so much for all the effort in putting this together.

The price is very high! I guess Blurb want their several pounds of flesh! I will of course support it because it deserves support, but, if there is something we can do on the price it might assist marital harmony!

calbisu · « **Reply #10 on:** November 09, 2012, 07:39:28 PM »

Mmmhh, I wrote somebody´s name wrongly (again

)

I will delete the current book and post the new one and provide the new link (I will also update the link at the top).

I think this will not cause problems to those that have already ordered the book but please check out if your orders go ahead as planned.

Carlos.

Miller · « **Reply #11 on:** November 09, 2012, 07:55:25 PM »

Well done Carlos: My only request is for an eBook version for iPhone/iPadders...

These are £2.99 if I remember right and look soooo nice on the new iPad's display screen...

Rgds

Mlr

calbisu · « **Reply #12 on:** November 09, 2012, 08:22:52 PM »

Ok, here is the new link (also updated at the top of the thread):

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/3706723

Francois · « **Reply #13 on:** November 09, 2012, 09:53:11 PM »

With shipping, it goes up to 150$... Yikes!

calbisu · « **Reply #14 on:** November 09, 2012, 09:57:02 PM »

Quote from: Francois on November 09, 2012, 09:53:11 PM

With shipping, it goes up to 150$... Yikes!

Yes, pretty expensive, I will try my best to produce a cheaper copy this weekend.

Carlos.

gary m · « **Reply #15 on:** November 09, 2012, 10:32:35 PM »

Looks awesome, great work! As mentioned above, will wait to see if the cost can drop

original_ann · « **Reply #16 on:** November 10, 2012, 02:13:49 AM »

I silently turned pages in awe. This is a beautiful filmwasters compilation. Thank you for all the work you put into making this happen, Carlos!!

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #17 on:** November 10, 2012, 07:56:18 AM »

Well done Carlos :-) Beautiful indeed!

Keep working on the pricing and please let me know if you need any help as I have some time this week. I'm very interested in making a tablet version as Miller suggests so will have a look at the process if you haven't already.

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LT · « **Reply #18 on:** November 10, 2012, 08:06:59 AM »

Quote from: Ed Wenn on November 10, 2012, 07:56:18 AM

Well done Carlos :-) Beautiful indeed!

Keep working on the pricing and please let me know if you need any help as I have some time this week. I'm very interested in making a tablet version as Miller suggests so will have a look at the process if you haven't already.

(Sent from Tapatalk 2)

Can I request an Android compatible version if the ebook option is viable?

moominsean · « **Reply #19 on:** November 10, 2012, 02:31:37 PM »

I hate to suggest it, because i understand the purpose of only putting one photo on a spread, but using both pages for photos would reduce the size and cut the book down to probably the $70 range. But i do agree that $120 is more than i am willing to pay for a blurb book. Looks great though, nice photo selection. Thought i did an interview but maybe i was too late. No biggie though, we take great photos on this site!

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #20 on:** November 10, 2012, 02:50:20 PM »

Well done everyone! The price is steep, but I think I'll get one as a Christmas present anyway.

Chalky · « **Reply #21 on:** November 10, 2012, 04:13:36 PM »

wow - lots of hard work there which is much appreciated... Thank you for including my photo, it is alongside some truly great pictures.

it is on my Christmas list!

calbisu · « **Reply #22 on:** November 10, 2012, 04:40:54 PM »

Ok, here is the link for the e-version. It can be downloaded to iPad or as an ibook. I set the price to free. As it is now anybody can get the electronic version. It seems there is not an android version.

The link:

http://store.blurb.com/ebooks/353988-what-did-you-shoot-this-weekend

I have to go the little demon is asking for me.

Carlos.

jojonas~ · « **Reply #23 on:** November 10, 2012, 05:10:14 PM »

again, terrific work, calbisu!

Quote from: moominsean on November 10, 2012, 02:31:37 PM

I hate to suggest it, because i understand the purpose of only putting one photo on a spread, but using both pages for photos would reduce the size and cut the book down to probably the $70 range.

I would want to echo this. smaller and less pages would make for a nice budget version for those who want that, including me

mikec · « **Reply #24 on:** November 10, 2012, 05:48:07 PM »

Many thanks for freely sharing this fine work. I don't have any fancy apples, but I was able to convert to a variety of readable formats using Calibre. Seems like this could be turned into a very viable Kickstarter project.

sapata · « **Reply #25 on:** November 10, 2012, 06:08:00 PM »

Carlos, the book looks fantastic... thank you so much for putting the effort to do this.

Unfortunately I won't be able to buy the book now (until at least I have my own house!). The prices are really high when I convert to my local currency... but I'll make sure I'll spread the word between the people I know...

Miller · « **Reply #26 on:** November 10, 2012, 06:14:06 PM »

Apple tings running chufty.... Sweet as a nut...

calbisu · « **Reply #27 on:** November 10, 2012, 06:53:27 PM »

Quote from: moominsean on November 10, 2012, 02:31:37 PM

I hate to suggest it, because i understand the purpose of only putting one photo on a spread, but using both pages for photos would reduce the size and cut the book down to probably the $70 range. But i do agree that $120 is more than i am willing to pay for a blurb book. Looks great though, nice photo selection. Thought i did an interview but maybe i was too late. No biggie though, we take great photos on this site!

Hi Sean, yes this might be the solution rather than just a smaller book I will look into it. About your interview I am afraid I have not seen it even though I am sure you sent it, sorry for it.

Carlos.

Britt Aximon · « **Reply #28 on:** November 10, 2012, 09:15:59 PM »

Getting a bit confused... Will my copy then be the only one in the world in this version? Should I postpone my copy, or what?

calbisu · « **Reply #29 on:** November 10, 2012, 10:47:32 PM »

Quote from: Britt Aximon on November 10, 2012, 09:15:59 PM

Getting a bit confused... Will my copy then be the only one in the world in this version? Should I postpone my copy, or what?

Hi Britt,

The book as it is now (large format) it´s available and will be in the future, it`s the reference. The electronic version, which is free, will live together with the large format book.

Given that the large format book price is quite expensive we are thinking of creating an additional smaller version.

I received my hard copy 2 days ago and I must say it looks real nice.

Carlos.

Britt Aximon · « **Reply #30 on:** November 11, 2012, 08:41:38 AM »

Quote from: calbisu on November 10, 2012, 10:47:32 PM

Quote from: Britt Aximon on November 10, 2012, 09:15:59 PM
Getting a bit confused... Will my copy then be the only one in the world in this version? Should I postpone my copy, or what?

Hi Britt,

The book as it is now (large format) it´s available and will be in the future, it`s the reference. The electronic version, which is free, will live together with the large format book.

Given that the large format book price is quite expensive we are thinking of creating an additional smaller version.

I received my hard copy 2 days ago and I must say it looks real nice.

Carlos.

OK, thank you Carlos. Yes it is expensive, but still I prefer it instead of the electronic version. For me it is a "keeper" I will enjoy for many years, that is why I wanted the large printed version.

Really looking forward to my copy!

Thom Stone · « **Reply #31 on:** November 15, 2012, 08:12:08 PM »

Just discovered you can read the ibook version using the epubreader addon for firefox... I warn you, it isn't exactly the luscious visual experience I had hope for :-P (no insult to the book, just that the reader is crap! )

calbisu · « **Reply #32 on:** November 24, 2012, 10:57:19 AM »

Hi All,

Just published a smaller and reduced version (99 now, before 175 pages) of the FWs book. This version also allows soft cover so the price can go down to 36 US $.

As I had to reenter all the data I am going to post the book for 5 DAYS for any comments from FWs members. PLEASE DO NOT BUY THE BOOK YET, I will post the final version in 5 DAYS time.

This is the link http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/3765416

Thanks,

Carlos.

Francois · « **Reply #33 on:** November 24, 2012, 04:17:37 PM »

Much better!
Just as nice but with a price that won't finish breaking my wallet!

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #34 on:** November 24, 2012, 07:09:32 PM »

Great work, Carlos.

Thank you so much for all the work you have put into the book.

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #35 on:** November 24, 2012, 07:13:36 PM »

Thank you Carlos for essentially doing the work twice!

rolo · « **Reply #36 on:** November 25, 2012, 07:16:18 PM »

Love the eBook, just ordered my hardcover copy minutes ago.

Thank you, Carlos, for all your hard work. Thank you, Filmwasters, for the excellent, inspiring photography.

Alan · « **Reply #37 on:** November 25, 2012, 10:48:03 PM »

yup thats more like my money - i'll be getting one!

the book looks great - well done to all!

calbisu · « **Reply #38 on:** December 01, 2012, 01:42:03 PM »

Hi all,

I Just posted the final version of the standard landscape FWs book, this one with soft cover goes down to 36$.

I have rearranged some of the pictures, trying to match as many authors as possible, I think it has improved the final result.

I have double checked everything, hope there are no typos or any other blatant mistakes this time..

UPDATED LINK http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/3844944

If no comments are received in a couple of days I will make the electronic version available (I will do it this way because in order to activate the electronic version I have to pay few bucks).

Enjoy it!

Carlos.

Terry · « **Reply #39 on:** December 09, 2012, 02:24:22 AM »

Carlos, you are a genius! Got my hard copy today and it looks brilliant. Yet again: many thanks!

calbisu · « **Reply #40 on:** December 09, 2012, 09:50:10 AM »

My pleasure Terry

Miles · « **Reply #41 on:** December 18, 2012, 07:16:15 PM »

Not been about lately, just checked in and w00t!

Top Job Carlos.

calbisu · « **Reply #42 on:** December 18, 2012, 10:48:46 PM »

Thank you MIles, glad you like it

Alan · « **Reply #43 on:** December 20, 2012, 08:56:11 PM »

O M G

I just received the book today when I got home from work, super quick delivery for standard selection.

I have to say I felt kind of emotional looking & reading through the book before dinner, not because I have a contribution in the product but because I have a connection with almost all of the contributors. It was a thin connection but now its so much more.

I think the production is really classy, and the images. . . are just. . . what word will I use? Beautiful, Fantastic, Magnificant, wonderful . . . inspiring . . .
I was familiar with most of the images, but viewing them in print on my table is a totally different experience to viewing them on a computer screen, the quality, mood and feeling from them is well
. . . Beautiful, Fantastic, Magnificant, wonderful . . . inspiring . . .

The insights from the writers is really great reading, I feel I know you guys more now.

I want to thank you all for sharing the images and text with me and thank you to the production team, well worth the €40 !

this place is just brilliant