I got my copy of The Road and it is a fantastic production. Another example of a book that needs to be held to be appreciated. The weight, texture, and smell are all things I can't deliver in video. And every page looks like it's covered in ash. Such a wonderful effect.
Nice video. I did not purchase this one so I am unable to fully appreciate it. If you would kindly send me your copy I will hold it a bit and then get it right back to you. Thank you!Originally Posted by jeffingoff
Well your enthusiasm for the story combined with an Audible sale finally pushed me off the ledge on this one. I will be listening to the story sometime in December. If I don't like it I am holding you personally responsible!
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The Road is so good that if you don't like it I'll stop giving Jeff a hard time about his displeasure with Bentley Little.
Well I better like it then!
The story is just so so for me but the Suntup production is great!
I passed on the Suntup edition so I will being reading via Audible.
This is a very low risk gamble. So I expect to be getting grief about my Little rage for the foreseeable future.
I certainly hope you enjoy it at least half as much as I did. I'm long overdue for a re-read.
That's too bad. I imagine I feel about this book the way you feel about Horns. At least as it relates to a favorite book getting the Suntup treatment.
Video was great as always, Jeff. I still know I did the right thing on passing on it, even though it’s my favorite book, but your video certainly gave me some pangs of regret.
I'm not sure Horns will ever be top for me production wise on the numbered. The enclosed slipcase, snakeskin, it's just hard to beat IMO even if you don't care for the book. RB is my second favorite thus far and I really love that story as well.
Well, that was the most I could hope for! I am bummed that you didn't join me in THE ROAD IS THE ULTIMATE BOOK AND SUNTUP MADE THE ULTIMATE EDITION OF SAID BOOK treehouse, but I respect your decision. Oddly, it seems I have no one to share my glee with--considering that Brian is sitting over there in his THE ROAD WAS JUST OKAY BUT THE PRODUCTION OF THE BOOK IS KILLER treehouse. So either the book is fantastic but the production is wanting or it's the other way around. And then there's me, just completely high off of this Cormac McCarthy Suntup edition.Video was great as always, Jeff. I still know I did the right thing on passing on it, even though it’s my favorite book, but your video certainly gave me some pangs of regret.
I'm still sitting in the Horns tree house of the mind sniffing my two copies. But, you're more than welcome to bring over The Road for a visit. Just be careful that you don't wake RB. He can be cranky and starts getting all apocalyptic
I'll bring HORNS23 along.I'm still sitting in the Horns tree house of the mind sniffing my two copies. But, you're more than welcome to bring over The Road for a visit. Just be careful that you don't wake RB. He can be cranky and starts getting all apocalyptic
Play date!
It looks like you will be permitted to continue correcting Jeff regarding this. About 80% through and I am really enjoying The Road.
Got the email announcement of the next lettered edition from Suntup. Yup, that's an easy pass. I've never read the book and I'm sure that it worth all the acclaim, just not in my wheelhouse.
I love when my phone replies to a different thread than the one I’m in... sigh.
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Actually it is a very good story. If it was available in a $200 edition I would probably jump on it, but not at this price point.
Yeah, not my bag either, but I love that Paul is doing it. There is certainly a market for it and he's said all along that he's producing the works he'd love to honor. I think Brother, as book by a largely unknown author, was a bigger risk than this one. So I'm glad he's willing to take those risks.
The fact that Paul picked it and now seeing you recommend it, I'm curious to read it.
As soon as I saw the announcement, I raced over here to see just how ardent Jeff's passion for Suntup was and what lengths it would stretch. Sounds like you're up for a copy, Jeff?
Easy pass for me, but it's interesting to see a publisher branch out to different genres and audiences. Even still, the selection of this one surprises me, but I sure wish Paul success with it.
EDIT: I raced away too quickly...taking time to actually read the email, I see it's a 26-copy lettered just shy of $2K. If memory serves, Jeff's not on the lettered track, so ignore the query above...unless, of course, this has swayed you, Jeff, to change your track?
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