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Originally posted by Tommy View PostI would love one of the ones for the slipcased edition since I ordered that one and I don't intend on opening the shrinkwrap, I guess they are the same as the other ARC's on the inside though, just different dust jacket art?
John
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Originally posted by jhanic View PostTommy, I don't think that CD puts their books in shrink wrap. If they do, PLEASE remove the shrink wrap! Shrink wrap often can damage dust jackets, plus you should inspect the book to be sure it doesn't have any flaws, such as bindery errors, etc.
John
But I do generally recommend opening shrink wrapped books to check for problems, etc. Also, I've heard some concerns about the long term storage of books in shrink wrap causing problems down the road.
BrianBrian James Freeman
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Originally posted by Brian James Freeman View PostThe Slipcased edition of The Dark Man will be shrink wrapped by our printer. The slipcase will protect the book/DJ during the shrink wrapping process.
But I do generally recommend opening shrink wrapped books to check for problems, etc. Also, I've heard some concerns about the long term storage of books in shrink wrap causing problems down the road.
Brian
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Originally posted by Tommy View PostWow, I had no idea. So why bother with the shrink wrap if it may damage the book later on? Just curious
In this case, it also helps hold the whole package together because there's the Limited Edition bookmark to be included with the book/slipcase and we don't want anything getting lost on the way to the reader/collector -- these are also available to some of our retailers.
Shrink wrapping also gives more protection than you would think in transit and on the bookstore shelf -- there are less scuffs and scratches on the actual book or slipcase when they've been shrink wrapped. Now shrink wrap won't stop a UPS truck backing over the box from doing damage, but it does help with general handling issues.
BrianBrian James Freeman
Lividian Publications: http://www.Lividian.com
My Writing: http://www.BrianJamesFreeman.com
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Originally posted by Brian James Freeman View PostSome people prefer the shrink wrap for their collectible books because it "looks" more special.
In this case, it also helps hold the whole package together because there's the Limited Edition bookmark to be included with the book/slipcase and we don't want anything getting lost on the way to the reader/collector -- these are also available to some of our retailers.
Shrink wrapping also gives more protection than you would think in transit and on the bookstore shelf -- there are less scuffs and scratches on the actual book or slipcase when they've been shrink wrapped. Now shrink wrap won't stop a UPS truck backing over the box from doing damage, but it does help with general handling issues.
Brian
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I've had books that came in pretty tight shrink wrap and it kind of adheres to the dust jacket. It hasn't pulled anything off the DJ when I removed it, but I can see how it could bond after a while and cause damage if allowed to remain. Some shrink wrap is pretty loose.
Originally posted by Tommy View PostI see, thanks! I am debating on opening my GE of Desperation now, it has been shrink wrapped for nearly 20 years and the jacket seems ok but I don't want it getting damaged
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