The Strain: The Deluxe Special Edition

[frik51]

Thanks, Brian (and Dan).

sk

[chrisk]

Hi Brian, just wondering how this one was going?

[Brian James Freeman]

Oops, I never did post an update here, did I? The book is rolling along at the printer and should be done in early January. The slipcase maker is working on the "approval" case and we're also waiting on a stamping sample to make sure the material will "accept" the Hot Foil stamping cleanly. I hope to have the slipcases by February 1st.

Brian

[chrisk]

Thanks Brian

[Dan Hocker]

Sneak Peak

http://www.lonelyroadbooks.com/books...in/photos.html

[srboone]

<sigh> that'll teach me to pass on something..twice!

[Martin]

I did not order this one but that is one beautiful book.

[Brian James Freeman]

I lack the skills to properly photograph this book, but Mindy did a pretty good job. Shipping isn't going to start right away because there's a few days worth of paperwork to do first, but the Limited Edition will be shipping by the end of next week. (Lettered Editions should be shipping in about two months, hopefully less.)

Brian

[Grant Wootton]

Awesome production indeed - cannot wait to receive the shipping notice that mine is one the way !!!!!

[peteOcha]

Wow! That looks freaking awesome!! Totally should have sold that kidney, would have been worth it!

[bstee]

Keeping an eye on the mailbox

Been patient for a long time on this one and it sounds like the wait was worth it. Interesting that someone already has listed this on Ebay and says they have five copies. Since it hasn't shipped yet I wonder how they are ale to sell it? I will be happy with my one. Also, not knocking anyone but the listing also says that anyone who buys has the "rights" to the next two in the series. I may be mistaken but I thought that just applie to us (we?) who bought directly, I didn't think those rights transfere to a third party? Anyway...looking froward to this. And, it looks like there are a lot of of "our" type of stuff listed right now on Ebay. Not sure but it looks like different sellers. Maybe it is tax season but there seem to be some bargains.

[bsaenz24]

I LOVE my LRB collection and this is going to be an outstanding addition.Thanks for the efforts Brian. It's easy to see the love of books you put into each LRB production!!

[Brian James Freeman]

Also, not knocking anyone but the listing also says that anyone who buys has the "rights" to the next two in the series. I may be mistaken but I thought that just applie to us (we?) who bought directly, I didn't think those rights transfere to a third party?

You are correct. Cemetery Dance can only guarantee matching numbers/letters on Lonely Road Books titles that are bought directly from CD. Retailers only get the same number/letters if they request them, for example, which they can do (but many don't bother unless a customer asks them to).

Brian

[Brian James Freeman]

I LOVE my LRB collection and this is going to be an outstanding addition.Thanks for the efforts Brian. It's easy to see the love of books you put into each LRB production!!

Thanks, Brad!

Brian

[Brian James Freeman]

Been patient for a long time on this one and it sounds like the wait was worth it. Interesting that someone already has listed this on Ebay and says they have five copies. Since it hasn't shipped yet I wonder how they are ale to sell it?

Two things that might be helpful:

1) I believe eBay allows you to "presell" items up to 30 days before publication, although it's been a long time since I've looked at those rules. Someone else might be able to confirm.

2) I looked up that auction and I am 99% sure that the seller is indeed a Lonely Road Books retailer, who will definitely be getting 5 copies.

Hope that helps!

Brian