Centipede will be releasing.....

[Splync]

I guess I'll put this here, but it could go in any one of many of the threads in the Other Publisher's Books section of these forums: Is it just me or has there been a veritable plethora of book presales launching the past week or so? I mean, I know the collectible market has been on fire, and publishers are scrambling to run with that, but, man- my head is spinning, and my wallet is on fire! Centipede, Subpress, Earthling, Thunderstrom, Tartarus, Suntup, to name but a few, all dropping (mostly) $75 and up book preorders, all at once. In some cases, twice from the same publisher. It's getting a bit crowded- and just too damn expensive to keep collecting these days. In fact, I think CD is the only pub NOT vying for my money this week (thank you for that small favor, guys). Just venting a little bit, but I'll tell you what it makes me do- it makes me want to put my wallet back and go without- ANY of them. Might be a weird reaction, but it really makes me stop and reevaluate what I do with my dwindling funds these days. It used to be that one could keep up with a good general collection of most of the new releases every few weeks or so, and on a reasonable budget. Not anymore.

It's not just you. My wallet hurts. I had to skip the latest from Centipede and the Suntup AE. Sweet baby Jesus, please slow these folks down!

[Ben Staad]

It's not just you. I've always been a budget collector and really had to re-evaluate my spending habits recently. I'm passing on multiple books these last 2-3 weeks, changed my online habits a bit to help myself out (mainly left a few FB groups), and thinking about what I really will read or appreciate.

It's been a short period of restraint, I'm finding it challenging, but rewarding in regards to refining what I buy.

This spike in new product, prices, and volume of publishers made me realize there is no scenario (other than hitting the lottery) that will allow me to keep up.

When I started collecting books it was essentially limited to PB's and SK books of all types. Then it changed to SK hardcovers, of all types, then SK 1st 1st HC's...then I discovered Grant, CD, and down the rabbit hole I went.

I'm actually thinking of foregoing all small press and refocus on saving my money to complete my SK collection. The only thing keeping me from that is that there are a few SK titles that will be forever out of my reach. Makes me teeter on which way I want to go.

I guess I'll put this here, but it could go in any one of many of the threads in the Other Publisher's Books section of these forums: Is it just me or has there been a veritable plethora of book presales launching the past week or so? I mean, I know the collectible market has been on fire, and publishers are scrambling to run with that, but, man- my head is spinning, and my wallet is on fire! Centipede, Subpress, Earthling, Thunderstrom, Tartarus, Suntup, to name but a few, all dropping (mostly) $75 and up book preorders, all at once. In some cases, twice from the same publisher. It's getting a bit crowded- and just too damn expensive to keep collecting these days. In fact, I think CD is the only pub NOT vying for my money this week (thank you for that small favor, guys). Just venting a little bit, but I'll tell you what it makes me do- it makes me want to put my wallet back and go without- ANY of them. Might be a weird reaction, but it really makes me stop and reevaluate what I do with my dwindling funds these days. It used to be that one could keep up with a good general collection of most of the new releases every few weeks or so, and on a reasonable budget. Not anymore.

[swintek]

I guess I'll put this here, but it could go in any one of many of the threads in the Other Publisher's Books section of these forums: Is it just me or has there been a veritable plethora of book presales launching the past week or so? I mean, I know the collectible market has been on fire, and publishers are scrambling to run with that, but, man- my head is spinning, and my wallet is on fire! Centipede, Subpress, Earthling, Thunderstrom, Tartarus, Suntup, to name but a few, all dropping (mostly) $75 and up book preorders, all at once. In some cases, twice from the same publisher. It's getting a bit crowded- and just too damn expensive to keep collecting these days. In fact, I think CD is the only pub NOT vying for my money this week (thank you for that small favor, guys). Just venting a little bit, but I'll tell you what it makes me do- it makes me want to put my wallet back and go without- ANY of them. Might be a weird reaction, but it really makes me stop and reevaluate what I do with my dwindling funds these days. It used to be that one could keep up with a good general collection of most of the new releases every few weeks or so, and on a reasonable budget. Not anymore.

[RonClinton]

Received my PKD set from Centipede today. As to be expected by Centipede, it's a really nice set. The cover to DR. FUTURITY is my least favorite of the three, but it grows on me more and more. The covers for the other two are just fantastic. The slipcase is standard Centipede slipcase, so very nice and sturdy. These are going for $600+ on eBay right now, which is just crazy. As I've previously posted, I haven't read that much PKD in the past--maybe a short story or two?--so I'm looking forward to digging into these

Received my PKD set today…an outstanding production, as always. Exciting to hear a second set of PKD works is a strong likelihood, according to the Centipede newsletter.

[Dave1442397]

I also received WEIRD FICTION REVIEW No. 11. I am very tempted to jump straight to Ron's article on Barker's BOOKS OF BLOOD. How does everyone approach reading these? Do you skip around to what you want to read first? Read it straight through cover to cover?

I read it straight through, but I tend to read a few articles/stories and then go read something else for a while, so it usually takes me a few days to get through it.

I really enjoyed Ron's article. Lots of new-to-me info there, and I found it very interesting.

Books of Blood were Barker's highlight, for me. I know I read a few of his other books at some point, but was never that into them. I still have the six BoB paperbacks that I bought when they first came out.