Suntup Editions - All Books

[Ben Staad]

I don't expect this to change either. I can dream though.

I believe Horns remains the only Artist edition signed by the author. I do not expect that to change.

[RonClinton]

I don't expect this to change either. I can dream though.

The Artist Ed. of KPB’s GUESTS will be signed by the author, albeit who is also the artist.

[RonClinton]

Yeah, I wish that the Suntup AGEs had author signatures too! I've always wondered why they don’t

or, is it something done to try to increase interest in the more expensive editions? .

That’s always been my assumption, so to make the numbered and lettered more desirable and exclusive, thereby validating the not-insignificant additional expense.

[sholloman81]

That’s always been my assumption, so to make the numbered and lettered more desirable and exclusive, thereby validating the not-insignificant additional expense.

Yeah, that's what I'm inclined to believe as well. I've pretty much gotten over it at this point as I know that I'll never be able to jump on the numbered/lettered train without hitting the lottery.

[Ben Staad]

I'm assuming that is the idea as well. I'm with you in regards to the train. It's out of my range and so are many of the AE's. I have had to cut back on my Suntup addiction because $100+ books are pushing my financial means. I love the books but have to stay within a reasonable budget for my hobby.

I think my wife would be mortified if she had any idea what I spend on books!

Yeah, that's what I'm inclined to believe as well. I've pretty much gotten over it at this point as I know that I'll never be able to jump on the numbered/lettered train without hitting the lottery.

[Martin]

Yeah, I wish that the Suntup AGEs had author signatures too! I've always wondered why they don't. Are authors charging extra to sign the AGE; or, is it something done to try to increase interest in the more expensive editions? If I am being honest, while it is a nice bonus feature, I really don't care that the AGEs are signed by the artist. While I love good cover & interior artwork, having a particular artist signature would never push me to make a purchase. In fact, I have purchased numerous books with dubious artwork just because it's the story/author that matters to me most. I would much rather any potential "sig-fee" go toward getting an author to sign rather than the artist.

I have read before that typically the authors are not paid for the signatures; it is a courtesy thing. Not sure if that is accurate in all cases.

[Martin]

The Artist Ed. of KPB’s GUESTS will be signed by the author, albeit who is also the artist.

Valid point but I do not count it as he is the artist. I did think he should sign the limited and lettered editions twice though.

[Ben Staad]

Even though I may not be a player in today's release I'm still looking forward to it. Will have to see what the book is, price point, and specifically if I like the artwork.

[jeffingoff]

Even though I may not be a player in today's release I'm still looking forward to it. Will have to see what the book is, price point, and specifically if I like the artwork.

The artwork is perfect for this book! AND the artist is open to doing remarques!

[Sock Monkey]

Even though I may not be a player in today's release I'm still looking forward to it. Will have to see what the book is, price point, and specifically if I like the artwork.

Same here. I never bite on the Suntup books but I always check in for the announcements.

[Ben Staad]

Woot! I love remarques.

The artwork is perfect for this book! AND the artist is open to doing remarques!

[Ben Staad]

Well I really like the artwork. I think it is phenomenal.

[RonClinton]

The artwork is perfect for this book! AND the artist is open to doing remarques!

I do plan to pass as my earlier attempt at reading this a decade or so ago didn't work, and since I'm trying to impose some sort of sanity and cost-control on this hobby of mine I have to pass on DNF books. Maybe now older and wiser I'd appreciate the book more, I don't know. It gets compared often to Banks' THE WASP FACTORY, and I thought that book was great, so <shrug>.

I almost feel like congratulating you, jeffingoff , on the release...that's got to feel exciting to see one's favorite (of two) book being given the deluxe treatment. Good luck convincing Producer Jill to let you pursue a lettered. Okay, off to watch your interview with McCabe...I'm sure it'll be great.

[Martin]

I do plan to pass as my earlier attempt at reading this a decade or so ago didn't work, and since I'm trying to impose some sort of sanity and cost-control on this hobby of mine I have to pass on DNF books. Maybe now older and wiser I'd appreciate the book more, I don't know. It gets compared often to Banks' THE WASP FACTORY, and I thought that book was great, so <shrug>.

I almost feel like congratulating you, jeffingoff , on the release...that's got to feel exciting to see one's favorite (of two) book being given the deluxe treatment. Good luck convincing Producer Jill to let you pursue a lettered. Okay, off to watch your interview with McCabe...I'm sure it'll be great.

I do consider this the Jeff Terry book. The story interests me but I have never read it. I will read it when I receive the Suntup Artist edition. If I do not like it, I will know who to blame. I have one more meeting today and then I will check out Jeff's interview.

[jeffingoff]

Thank you both Martin and Ron!

I'm sorry you didn't like it Ron. I can see why it gets compared to The Wasp Factory but it is very different. Butcher boy is more lyrical and manic. Not as bizarre. I did love Wasp Factory too.

I hope you love BB, Martin. I wouldn't watch either interview I did for The Butcher Boy (McCabe or Lupton) because both contain spoilers.