Suntup Editions - All Books

[programmer]

This is a definite pass for me. No interest in this at all.

Will pass on this as well. I need to be familiar with the book to justify the purchase (E.g. misery, red dragon).

[jeffingoff]

Anyone who wants BiblioMysteries needs to be there the moment the public presale opens. There are fewer copies available than any other Suntup release that I've watched. Right now, there are only 33. I wouldn't be shocked to see it go down to 25 by 9amPST. The Lottery had 47 copies available and it sold out in 22 minutes.

[TacomaDiver]

Oh, cool. I was aware of the individual MP Bibliomysteries volumes (I was lucky to grab a HC of Lansdale's Hoodoo Harry before it disappeared), but was not aware of the collections. Thanks.

I'm still bummed about my experience with the Lansdale one. Ordered a numbered version direct from Mysterious Press and just figured their books were like CD's or SubPress's - where you wait months (maybe for years) before they arrive. But then I saw a lettered copy show up on eBay, so I reached out to MP about when I should see the numbered version. Crickets. Emailed again. Crickets. Emailed a different email address - they called me. They couldn't figure out why I was asking about a book a year later but they verified they never sent me one and they had no idea. Unfortunately they were sold by then, but refunded all of my money, and sent me a free paperback copy.

Eventually I found a HC numbered on eBay (probably overpaid but I had to have it.) While MP made everything right, it was still a bummer.

[jeffingoff]

There were 28 available and they were all gone in 3 minutes.

[Martin]

There were 28 available and they were all gone in 3 minutes.

I bought one.

[jeffingoff]

I bought one.

CONGRATS! You must have the best internet connection in the world! You got the numbered Misery in under 2 minutes and this one in under 3!!!

[Martin]

CONGRATS! You must have the best internet connection in the world! You got the numbered Misery in under 2 minutes and this one in under 3!!!

I do have very fast internet speed but never bothered to check it before now. So I looked on the internet, of course, and it says the average download speed in the US is 34MBPS. I checked mine and it came back as 344.78. If I remember correctly comcast lists our area at 350MBPS so I am right inline at what they say I should be.

[c marvel]

Paul Suntup is certainly making some unusual choices lately for the books he wants to publish. While I like The Mysterious Bookshop this latest Suntup title had zero appeal for me.


Cap

[TacomaDiver]

Paul Suntup is certainly making some unusual choices lately for the books he wants to publish. While I like The Mysterious Bookshop this latest Suntup title had zero appeal for me.


Cap

Honestly I think the only reason this one sold out so fast is so people can get the next book which is rumored to be signed by King.

Also even though the public saw said limit one copy, the private presale was limit 2, AND I know a few people who bought two during the private and one during the public. Limits? What limits?

[Sock Monkey]

As usual, I momentarily debated picking this up and ultimately passed. I thought the book choice was interesting and while the art style is not my favorite, I was more ambivalent about it overall. I’ve decided that’s my overall approach to art: 5% of art that I love, 2% that I actively dislike, and 93% ambivalent towards, with it making no impact at all.

I’ve struggled to figure out exactly what holds me back from all of these Suntup books with some being downright favorites and I’ve settled on the fact that even though they are beautiful editions, the limited editions are always priced at about double what I’d be will to pay. I AM LEGEND limited priced at $350, sure. Priced at $695? Pass. The new title at $375? No, but at $175-ish, yes. Mind that I’m solely talking about price point and wouldn’t expect the same materials at the lower price points. Just can’t justify the price points at my interest level. I’ve become much of a Centipede Press fanboy at this point.

[Martin]

Honestly I think the only reason this one sold out so fast is so people can get the next book which is rumored to be signed by King.

Also even though the public saw said limit one copy, the private presale was limit 2, AND I know a few people who bought two during the private and one during the public. Limits? What limits?

I am sure that was a factor but I suspect more people were in my camp. Intrigued enough to be willing to pay the price being asked.

[RonClinton]

I’ve struggled to figure out exactly what holds me back from all of these Suntup books with some being downright favorites and I’ve settled on the fact that even though they are beautiful editions, the limited editions are always priced at about double what I’d be will to pay. I AM LEGEND limited priced at $350, sure. Priced at $695? Pass. The new title at $375? No, but at $175-ish, yes. Mind that I’m solely talking about price point and wouldn’t expect the same materials at the lower price points. Just can’t justify the price points at my interest level. I’ve become much of a Centipede Press fanboy at this point.

I think that’s exactly where I am as well. I also just prefer the pricing, design aesthetics & final appearances (and editorial choices, generally speaking) of Centipede more than Suntup, and know there’s no way that I can afford to support both presses in any meaningful way. I’ll pick up an Artist / Gift Edition from Suntup from time to time, but that’s very likely the extent of my involvement moving forward.

[Ben Staad]

Described very well. That is how I feel in regards to pricing.

As usual, I momentarily debated picking this up and ultimately passed. I thought the book choice was interesting and while the art style is not my favorite, I was more ambivalent about it overall. I’ve decided that’s my overall approach to art: 5% of art that I love, 2% that I actively dislike, and 93% ambivalent towards, with it making no impact at all.

I’ve struggled to figure out exactly what holds me back from all of these Suntup books with some being downright favorites and I’ve settled on the fact that even though they are beautiful editions, the limited editions are always priced at about double what I’d be will to pay. I AM LEGEND limited priced at $350, sure. Priced at $695? Pass. The new title at $375? No, but at $175-ish, yes. Mind that I’m solely talking about price point and wouldn’t expect the same materials at the lower price points. Just can’t justify the price points at my interest level. I’ve become much of a Centipede Press fanboy at this point.

[Marmaduke Grigsby]

I just got my shipping notice for the I Am legend AGE. This will be my first Suntup book. Kind of excited!

[Brian861]

I just got my shipping notice for the I Am legend AGE. This will be my first Suntup book. Kind of excited!

You won't be disappointed. Paul's AGE's are the best deal going for the quality you receive.