Midworld Press...

[mhatchett]

Not familiar with this author or books however I see some excitement for it. Hopefully this will be a great line of books for them.

One of the first "Dark Fantasy" Series along with Karl Edward Wagner's Kane Series. Dark action, sprinkled with even darker Humor. Loved it. I hope the do the whole series.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Company

[Ben Staad]

Not familiar with this author or books however I see some excitement for it. Hopefully this will be a great line of books for them.

The Black Company?? Glenn Cook?? "We are thrilled to announce the first in our line of Legacy Editions: a signed, limited edition of Glenn Cook's The Black Company." I'm in!!

[mhatchett]

The Black Company?? Glenn Cook?? "We are thrilled to announce the first in our line of Legacy Editions: a signed, limited edition of Glenn Cook's The Black Company." I'm in!!

[Ben Staad]

I've been mulling and I think I'm going to the pull the trigger on it today. Good price point and sounds like a good story.

I’m gonna mull this one over a bit.

[Sock Monkey]

I’m gonna mull this one over a bit.

[RonClinton]

The art style isn't my taste but the story sounds great and price point is good for me. I may give this one a try as well.

I have to admit, I’m getting the book in spite of the art.

[Ben Staad]

The art style isn't my taste but the story sounds great and price point is good for me. I may give this one a try as well.

Hmm, I'll have to check that title out!

I'm not a huge fan of that cover art, but I think that's just because all of the previous titles set the bar rather high.

[Splync]

Hmm, I'll have to check that title out!

I'm not a huge fan of that cover art, but I think that's just because all of the previous titles set the bar rather high.

[mhatchett]

I picked this one up too Ron!!

[RonClinton]

BLACKTOP WASTELAND is now up for preorder, and I was delighted to see it was $55, rather than $90 like the Beuhlman or $85 like BITTER SEEDS. I preordered a copy, and am looking forward to finally reading what is purported to be an outstanding crime thriller.

[mhatchett]

Have Bitter Seeds and looking forward to Blacktop Wasteland!!

[Ben Staad]

I wish you great success and I hope you find a formula that works for you. I particularity enjoy the artwork for the three titles listed so far.

[ArtemusGordon]

Just to be clear, as the owner of MidWorld Press, I have no particular concern about the secondary market. It was mentioned to me that some book collectors take into account the size of a print run when buying brand new limited edition books because of how the number of books in circulation might affect prices on the secondary market. I was curious if this was a common mindset.
I had never thought about the quantity of a print run in that way. I agree with the majority of you that, as a reader, buyer and collector, the initial number of books available means almost nothing to me. I buy books for the writing, artwork, and the extras available in many of the limited editions.
I appreciate the feedback you have all given. Truthfully, I was a bit worried that the secondary market was the driving motivator in the book collecting world and I had just never been aware of it.

[RonClinton]

Since the topic of conversation has shifted somewhat, I should clarify my original post that started this thread. I wasn’t suggesting that the limitation was too large because of a concern for the books’ value on the secondary market, but rather that it’s uncommon for a brand new small press to sell 500 copies of a hardcover book — especially for a book costing nearly $100 — right out of the gate. However, if there is now a market for that, then more power to the press, and clearly my concern was unwarranted.

[Martin]

I can count the number of times I have considered print run or aftermarket prices combined on zero fingers. I do agree it is fun to look at what books are selling for but it has never entered my buying decision process. The print run is something I do not really pay attention to.