SST Publications

[Martin]

Anybody have any thoughts in regards to the SST email today?

For those who didn't receive it, Paul announced that he'll be publishing Stephen Graham Jones's DON'T FEAR THE REAPER, the second book in his Indian Lake trilogy. This book will be limited to 500 copies. He has also decided to increase the previously announced (and sold out) print run of MY HEART IS A CHAINSAW from 400 to 500 copies to (a) match the print run of REAPER and (b) help battle the rise in paper costs by raising his print run therefore reducing his price per unit, in lieu of a raise in the price points of his books.

First, I applaud Paul's transparency as to why he is doing what he is doing. A simple email detailing this information supplants speculation with clarification and, at the very least, allows the customer to understand his thought process regardless if they agree or not.

Second, I don't have much issue with the change, but it is the second such change that the press has recently taken. Any more post-sell-out print run increases might give me pause. It's a dangerous precedent to set. One that I wouldn't like the industry to head towards.

Any other thoughts?

I have an issue with any publisher changing the print runs of previous offerings. With that said, the small press industry is in a genuine supply crunch. I am finding myself a bit more forgiving about these things at the moment. I will add that I have no dog in this particular fight as I have zero interest in these books. I will also add that communication goes a long way and Paul's note today explained the situation well. If the first 400 of Chainsaw state they are limited to 400 and the last 100 state a limitation of 500, that would change my views.

[Sock Monkey]

Anybody have any thoughts in regards to the SST email today?

For those who didn't receive it, Paul announced that he'll be publishing Stephen Graham Jones's DON'T FEAR THE REAPER, the second book in his Indian Lake trilogy. This book will be limited to 500 copies. He has also decided to increase the previously announced (and sold out) print run of MY HEART IS A CHAINSAW from 400 to 500 copies to (a) match the print run of REAPER and (b) help battle the rise in paper costs by raising his print run therefore reducing his price per unit, in lieu of a raise in the price points of his books.

First, I applaud Paul's transparency as to why he is doing what he is doing. A simple email detailing this information supplants speculation with clarification and, at the very least, allows the customer to understand his thought process regardless if they agree or not.

Second, I don't have much issue with the change, but it is the second such change that the press has recently taken. Any more post-sell-out print run increases might give me pause. It's a dangerous precedent to set. One that I wouldn't like the industry to head towards.

Any other thoughts?

[sholloman81]

My email says my Paul Tremblay Special Bundle has shipped. I wonder if I am getting just The Little Sleep or perhaps the second title too. ~Cap

I have the bundle as well and believe it is just the first book. I believe the 2nd book is supposed to be published before the end of the year (assuming it hasn't been moved due to publishing delays). Would be cool if I was wrong as I wouldn't mind receiving both at once!

[c marvel]

Just received my shipping notice for The Little Sleep. Am excited even though it will probably take 3-4 weeks to be received since coming from overseas. Haven't read any of Tremblay's detective stories, but, in my previous reading experience, any Tremblay is good Tremblay!

My email says my Paul Tremblay Special Bundle has shipped. I wonder if I am getting just The Little Sleep or perhaps the second title too. ~Cap

[sholloman81]

Just received my shipping notice for The Little Sleep. Am excited even though it will probably take 3-4 weeks to be received since coming from overseas. Haven't read any of Tremblay's detective stories, but, in my previous reading experience, any Tremblay is good Tremblay!

[Ben Staad]

I forgot I have a few of those. For this one I went through Camelot just so I didn't have to pay right now.

Plus with the 15% off coupons from Paul, these books are a bargain! I don't feel too guilty about spending $65ish after shipping on his books.

[TacomaDiver]

Plus with the 15% off coupons from Paul, these books are a bargain! I don't feel too guilty about spending $65ish after shipping on his books.

[RonClinton]

I jumped on this title even though I've never been a fan of this particular genre/subject matter. Maybe this one will make me change my mind.

I grabbed a copy of the latest SST offering as well, though like you I had some reservations initially…but decided to go for it. It’s a book that I’ve been mildly curious about since it’s original trade publication, so figured this new limited was a sign that I finally need to read the thing.

[TacomaDiver]

I jumped on this title even though I've never been a fan of this particular genre/subject matter. Maybe this one will make me change my mind.

[RonClinton]

Yes, Boddington and Royall.

I'll make a thread for it.

Thanks, I’ll give it a look. I know it’s a book that many seem to love, but I haven’t read it yet.

[Splync]

Is someone doing a new limited of NIGHT CIRCUS?

Yes, Boddington and Royall.

I'll make a thread for it.

[RonClinton]

I have to pass on this because of the one-two punch of Lyra's and Night Circus. But it looks really interesting!

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Is someone doing a new limited of NIGHT CIRCUS?

[Splync]

I have to pass on this because of the one-two punch of Lyra's and Night Circus. But it looks really interesting!

I initially thought that it was a novelization and not an actual new novel.

Did anybody here get the novelization or script back when Gauntlet did them? I picked it up in a sale at some point and was thrilled that it was signed by the one guy!

That's about as vague as I can be until the announcement is made public. But I'm sure those that pick this up will be thrilled!

[Ben Staad]

I jumped on this as well. Think it will be a good title and, like you, hope they don't up the print run.

I was really happy to see the advance pre-order notice email from SST this morning. I like that they shoot these out to the email subscribers before actually announcing the title. I grabbed a copy right away as I suspect this one will sell out quickly. If so, I really hope SST doesn't up the print run after the fact as they chose to do with Demon Theory.

[sholloman81]

I was really happy to see the advance pre-order notice email from SST this morning. I like that they shoot these out to the email subscribers before actually announcing the title. I grabbed a copy right away as I suspect this one will sell out quickly. If so, I really hope SST doesn't up the print run after the fact as they chose to do with Demon Theory.