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MouseWife · 10-08-2009, 10:28 AM

This is so exciting! I do hope that I don't miss when you post your book signing!! I know someone who would LOVE to come with me, biggest Rudy fan I know {besides myself, that is!}

Congrats!

Snowflake · 02-07-2010, 05:48 PM

O-kay. Been a while since I updated and the projected Xmas completion date came, and, quietly went. To make a long story short, too much chi was sucked out of me by some insane (and I do mean insane) drama having to do with all of the sheer weirdness that are some of the factions of Valentino fans. My energy level sank and all through December I could not even look at the book. So the book sat, and so did I. Believe me, there is nothing more strange than fans of dead movie stars, I've spent the last several months silently screaming "Jane! Get me off this crazy thing!!!" I've now been able to put that all aside and on ignore, thank God. But, a crazy does have a giant red target on my back.

Well, the last few weeks have been very busy for me. I am, at this moment, PDF printing the semi-complete book for proofing/correction/layout adjustments and possible editing of any images. Thanks to everyone for all the suggestions on how to overcome the pdf freeware issue. Silly me, a 30 day trial download of Acrobat 9 is working peachy-keen.

If I do say so myself, I think the book looks really nice. While I originally thought I'd have 150-200 images tops, it looks like the final product will be 300-350 photos! The book file itself is huge, just shy of 3Gb. Once I get the guts (words) input, that may take it over the top. The next hurdle will be uploading the behemoth to blurb. I've already contacted them about the book size and they've assured me we'll find a way to get it uploaded.

In the end, blurb upped the price of HB again and in this cruddy economy I decided to opt for the PB edition. The boon for that was I was able to increase the actual page count and lower the price. It's still going to be more expensive than your average PB book of this ilk. I'm at the mercy of blurb with this. Their base price is $50.95 and I'm tacking an additional $2 as my commission. Not much, and in fact, I will have to sell 3 copies to make $1 as blurb also charges $5 month for having the book in their store. Ah well, I never was in this for the money or the glory.

That said, later this year, for the real Valentino geeks, I will offer a large scale blurb HB edition at a hefty price, signed, numbered and limited edition of 50 copies. That will take years to sell.

To make a long and drawn out story short. The PB should be done, live and on sale by March.

Now, I appreciate all the support from everyone on LoT and I want to say right now. Nobody, and I mean nobody is obliged to buy one. I'm not posting here trolling for sales. It's a niche book and I've always said, if I sell 100, I will consider it a job well done.

At this moment, the book signing at a certain Hollywood bookstore will probably be in late April to coincide with the TCM film festival. I will not be attending that (the expensive film fest), I can't afford it, alas. I'll post more about that once the details are ironed out.

Anyway, once this is all done, what am I going to do with all my spare time and the hundreds and hundreds of photos I've got? Maybe I'll treat myself to Disneyland, I think that's the ticket!

katiesue · 02-07-2010, 06:00 PM

I for one can't wait to have a copy. I've been following your progress and I'm so happy you're almost to the end. Hurray!

Not Afraid · 02-07-2010, 10:23 PM

I'm SUPER excited to own a "first edition"!

Snowflake · 06-27-2010, 12:32 AM

Rudolph Valentino The Silent Idol

The preview widget may not work yet. I've ordered the first 10 copies for my book signing at the SF Silent Film Festival. I'm in discussions for a possible event at Larry Edmunds in August.

Nobody here is obliged to buy, it's not exactly cheap. But, without your help and encouragement, this would not have made it.

Thanks!

Kevy Baby · 06-27-2010, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowflake

The preview widget may not work yet.

It works now.

If I order one, how do I get it signed?

LSPoorEeyorick · 06-27-2010, 12:42 PM

We are SO excited for you, and the book will have a special place in our film bookshelf. Will you sign it for us??

Snowflake · 06-27-2010, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

It works now.

If I order one, how do I get it signed?

I may well be doing a book signing at Larry Edmunds in August. Hoping to hear from them this week to schedule it. Then I'll be happy to sign one.

After all of this, I think I owe myself a trip to Disneyland.

Snowflake · 06-27-2010, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

We are SO excited for you, and the book will have a special place in our film bookshelf. Will you sign it for us??

Of course!

Kevy Baby · 06-27-2010, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowflake

I may well be doing a book signing at Larry Edmunds...

I assume this is in Southern California?

ETA: Answered my own question.

10-08-2009, 10:28 AM	#281
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	This is so exciting! I do hope that I don't miss when you post your book signing!! I know someone who would LOVE to come with me, biggest Rudy fan I know {besides myself, that is!} Congrats! __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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02-07-2010, 05:48 PM	#282
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	O-kay. Been a while since I updated and the projected Xmas completion date came, and, quietly went. To make a long story short, too much chi was sucked out of me by some insane (and I do mean insane) drama having to do with all of the sheer weirdness that are some of the factions of Valentino fans. My energy level sank and all through December I could not even look at the book. So the book sat, and so did I. Believe me, there is nothing more strange than fans of dead movie stars, I've spent the last several months silently screaming "Jane! Get me off this crazy thing!!!" I've now been able to put that all aside and on ignore, thank God. But, a crazy does have a giant red target on my back. Well, the last few weeks have been very busy for me. I am, at this moment, PDF printing the semi-complete book for proofing/correction/layout adjustments and possible editing of any images. Thanks to everyone for all the suggestions on how to overcome the pdf freeware issue. Silly me, a 30 day trial download of Acrobat 9 is working peachy-keen. If I do say so myself, I think the book looks really nice. While I originally thought I'd have 150-200 images tops, it looks like the final product will be 300-350 photos! The book file itself is huge, just shy of 3Gb. Once I get the guts (words) input, that may take it over the top. The next hurdle will be uploading the behemoth to blurb. I've already contacted them about the book size and they've assured me we'll find a way to get it uploaded. In the end, blurb upped the price of HB again and in this cruddy economy I decided to opt for the PB edition. The boon for that was I was able to increase the actual page count and lower the price. It's still going to be more expensive than your average PB book of this ilk. I'm at the mercy of blurb with this. Their base price is $50.95 and I'm tacking an additional $2 as my commission. Not much, and in fact, I will have to sell 3 copies to make $1 as blurb also charges $5 month for having the book in their store. Ah well, I never was in this for the money or the glory. That said, later this year, for the real Valentino geeks, I will offer a large scale blurb HB edition at a hefty price, signed, numbered and limited edition of 50 copies. That will take years to sell. To make a long and drawn out story short. The PB should be done, live and on sale by March. Now, I appreciate all the support from everyone on LoT and I want to say right now. Nobody, and I mean nobody is obliged to buy one. I'm not posting here trolling for sales. It's a niche book and I've always said, if I sell 100, I will consider it a job well done. At this moment, the book signing at a certain Hollywood bookstore will probably be in late April to coincide with the TCM film festival. I will not be attending that (the expensive film fest), I can't afford it, alas. I'll post more about that once the details are ironed out. Anyway, once this is all done, what am I going to do with all my spare time and the hundreds and hundreds of photos I've got? Maybe I'll treat myself to Disneyland, I think that's the ticket! __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde Last edited by Snowflake : 02-07-2010 at 05:56 PM.
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02-07-2010, 06:00 PM	#283
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I for one can't wait to have a copy. I've been following your progress and I'm so happy you're almost to the end. Hurray! __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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02-07-2010, 10:23 PM	#284
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I'm SUPER excited to own a "first edition"!
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06-27-2010, 12:32 AM	#285
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	It's finished, it's uploaded and it's for sale! Rudolph Valentino The Silent Idol The preview widget may not work yet. I've ordered the first 10 copies for my book signing at the SF Silent Film Festival. I'm in discussions for a possible event at Larry Edmunds in August. Nobody here is obliged to buy, it's not exactly cheap. But, without your help and encouragement, this would not have made it. Thanks! __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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06-27-2010, 12:42 PM	#287
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	We are SO excited for you, and the book will have a special place in our film bookshelf. Will you sign it for us??
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