Suntup Editions - All Books

[TacomaDiver]

I figured it would be Swan Song based on the clues, and American Gods was a given as well. If the other book is Lonesome Dove, that'll be one I'll pickup for the wife.

I have SubPress's Swan Song so I can't see myself double dipping there, and as much as I love Gaiman, I can't ever get into American Gods. I love the premise - I loved hearing him describe it on tours before its released, and it sounded great, but just never clicked. I won't even tell you how many versions I own either (the more I buy, does the book get better?) Figure I can always pick up a copy on the secondary market since Suntup's books don't seem to appreciate that much.

[Ben Staad]

Have you pin pointed what doesn't work for you? It was my first McCammon read and I loved it.

Swan Song would be a pass for me. It's the one McCammon book that's never really clicked with me.

[Dave1442397]

Swan Song would be a pass for me. It's the one McCammon book that's never really clicked with me.

[Ben Staad]

No idea on July but I'm sure the other two are correct. August is 100% McCammon as he basically confirmed it.

I don't own a nice copy of Swan Song but I will likely pass on it. Still hoping to own a Dark Harvest copy of this one day.

Never liked Gaiman so that will be a pass as well.

Guesses on the announcements in today's newsletter?

July: No idea, but McCarthy's THE ROAD would be awesome, but the description of it being a "non-genre" book wouldn't quite fit, in my opinion. Regardless of how "literary" the book is, it is a post-apocalyptic horror novel. LONESOME DOVE would be awesome as well, but the editions are signed by the author and McMurtry passed away in 2021.

August: Seems like SWAN SONG to me. It's a favorite, but just like with A BOY'S LIFE, I have the Sub Press edition, which is more than handsome, so it would take a lot to make me buy a new edition.

September: AMERICAN GODS

[Sock Monkey]

I'd guess 'To Kill a Mockingbird' for July. Suntup has previously published an edition of 'The Road' - I'd be surprise to see that revisited.

You're right, huh? Man, I'm off my game today, guys! Sorry!

[JeremyM]

Guesses on the announcements in today's newsletter?

July: No idea, but McCarthy's THE ROAD would be awesome, but the description of it being a "non-genre" book wouldn't quite fit, in my opinion. Regardless of how "literary" the book is, it is a post-apocalyptic horror novel. LONESOME DOVE would be awesome as well, but the editions are signed by the author and McMurtry passed away in 2021.

I'd guess 'To Kill a Mockingbird' for July. Suntup has previously published an edition of 'The Road' - I'd be surprise to see that revisited.

[Sock Monkey]

No, the July edition says "The Lettered & Numbered editions are signed by the author of the afterword and the artist. The Artist edition is signed by the artist" -- so it's not signed by the author of the book, and LONESOME DOVE could then still fit. I know it's been high on the request list, so maybe...? It's certainly one I've recommended (even though I've yet to get through a complete reading of it, but someday...).

The hint for "his last" cerrtainly suggests SWAN SONG for August. Like their edition of BOY'S LIFE, I'm more than satisfied with the Sub Press edition (and I also have the Dark Harvest edition), so could easily pass on that one.

Consensus seems to be AMERICAN GODS on September.

So I'm thinking:

LONESOME DOVE
SWAN SONG
AMERICAN GODS

There I go just skimming over descriptions instead of digging into them. Thanks for pointing that out as far as July. If it's LONESOME DOVE, then I would be very inclined to pick up a AE depending on the price.

[RonClinton]

Guesses on the announcements in today's newsletter?

July: No idea, but McCarthy's THE ROAD would be awesome, but the description of it being a "non-genre" book wouldn't quite fit, in my opinion. Regardless of how "literary" the book is, it is a post-apocalyptic horror novel. LONESOME DOVE would be awesome as well, but the editions are signed by the author and McMurtry passed away in 2021.

August: Seems like SWAN SONG to me. It's a favorite, but just like with A BOY'S LIFE, I have the Sub Press edition, which is more than handsome, so it would take a lot to make me buy a new edition.

September: AMERICAN GODS

No, the July edition says "The Lettered & Numbered editions are signed by the author of the afterword and the artist. The Artist edition is signed by the artist" -- so it's not signed by the author of the book, and LONESOME DOVE could then still fit. I know it's been high on the request list, so maybe...? It's certainly one I've recommended (even though I've yet to get through a complete reading of it, but someday...).

The hint for "his last" cerrtainly suggests SWAN SONG for August. Like their edition of BOY'S LIFE, I'm more than satisfied with the Sub Press edition (and I also have the Dark Harvest edition), so could easily pass on that one.

Consensus seems to be AMERICAN GODS on September.

So I'm thinking:

LONESOME DOVE
SWAN SONG
AMERICAN GODS

[sholloman81]

Guesses on the announcements in today's newsletter?

July: No idea, but McCarthy's THE ROAD would be awesome, but the description of it being a "non-genre" book wouldn't quite fit, in my opinion. Regardless of how "literary" the book is, it is a post-apocalyptic horror novel. LONESOME DOVE would be awesome as well, but the editions are signed by the author and McMurtry passed away in 2021.

August: Seems like SWAN SONG to me. It's a favorite, but just like with A BOY'S LIFE, I have the Sub Press edition, which is more than handsome, so it would take a lot to make me buy a new edition.

September: AMERICAN GODS

Man, didn't even think of Swan Song, but it fits for sure. Much like yourself, I have the SubPress; so, I'm not sure that I would grab the Suntup unless it blows my mind.

[Sock Monkey]

Guesses on the announcements in today's newsletter?

July: No idea, but McCarthy's THE ROAD would be awesome, but the description of it being a "non-genre" book wouldn't quite fit, in my opinion. Regardless of how "literary" the book is, it is a post-apocalyptic horror novel. LONESOME DOVE would be awesome as well, but the editions are signed by the author and McMurtry passed away in 2021.

August: Seems like SWAN SONG to me. It's a favorite, but just like with A BOY'S LIFE, I have the Sub Press edition, which is more than handsome, so it would take a lot to make me buy a new edition.

September: AMERICAN GODS

[sholloman81]

Any guesses as to August's book, "This epic masterpiece won the author the Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel. Despite what the title might suggest, it would not be his last."? Sounds like the only one that I may be interested in next quarter. I'm sure American Gods will be nice in September but I'm not sure if I will be able to swing the price.

[Sock Monkey]

I'm stunned by the $15,000 pricetag on the Roman Numeral edition. Perhaps that's not out-of-line with typical Suntup pricing on those ultra limited top-tier volumes, but, wow. I've been collecting and involved in the small-press scene for 35 years, but I can't even conceive of paying that kind of money for any book, let alone a long prose-poem title like DANTE'S INFERNO. More power to those who choose to and to each their own, etc. etc., but that's just so foreign to me I have a hard time wrapping my mind around that kind of purchase.

That price tag on the Roman Numeral edition is TEN TIMES the amount that I've ever spent on a book. I just don't know if I could ever spend that much on a book. Of course, if I was in the financial situation where dropping $15K on a book was viewed as viewed as only a rather large stretch financially rather than, I don't know, financial suicide and grounds for a divorce, maybe I would drop that amount of money.

[RonClinton]

I'm stunned by the $15,000 pricetag on the Roman Numeral edition. Perhaps that's not out-of-line with typical Suntup pricing on those ultra limited top-tier volumes, but, wow. I've been collecting and involved in the small-press scene for 35 years, but I can't even conceive of paying that kind of money for any book, let alone a long prose-poem title like DANTE'S INFERNO. More power to those who choose to and to each their own, etc. etc., but that's just so foreign to me I have a hard time wrapping my mind around that kind of purchase.

[sholloman81]

Glad for those who picked-up a copy of The Divine Comedy, but it was a hard pass for me. Just not the type of book that I am looking for from Suntup.

[Sock Monkey]

I will say that all the editions are incredibly beautiful and it is very clear that a lot of attention and love have been poured into these books. I'm curious to see how it'll sell.

I will also say that this is the easiest "pass" for me ever. I understand the importance of the The Divine Comedy to literature, but I have absolutely no desire to read it.

Congratulations to all who are excited about this edition and get a copy because it does look amazing.