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« Reply #41 on: November 02, 2012, 12:30:40 PM » |
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Email today: Thank you for preordering Fairport by Fairport. We've been hard at work on the book and DVD documentary in preparation for publication later this month. Here's a taste of what we've been doing. THE BOOK The book is being printed at this very moment. It boasts a specially commissioned cover illustration, and is being produced with some of the finest papers and book cloth we have ever used. To see more of the production process, follow Rocket 88 on Facebook, where we will be posting images taken of the book as it rolls off the presses. THE DVD The documentary film that is only available with the book, and which features new candid contributions from all current band members, has finished post-production. You'll find a DVD of the film tucked inside the front cover of your book when it arrives. For a preview of it, take a look at the trailer on this website. COMING SOON The finished book will be making its way to you later this month. Since it may be some time since your preorder, please take this opportunity to check that the delivery address and information you have given us is correct. If you need to change your address, please use the link in your order confirmation email. If you have any queries, please do drop us an email. |
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« Reply #42 on: November 02, 2012, 05:36:53 PM » |
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Email today: Thank you for preordering Fairport by Fairport. We've been hard at work on the book and DVD documentary in preparation for publication later this month. Here's a taste of what we've been doing. THE BOOK The book is being printed at this very moment. It boasts a specially commissioned cover illustration, and is being produced with some of the finest papers and book cloth we have ever used. To see more of the production process, follow Rocket 88 on Facebook, where we will be posting images taken of the book as it rolls off the presses. THE DVD The documentary film that is only available with the book, and which features new candid contributions from all current band members, has finished post-production. You'll find a DVD of the film tucked inside the front cover of your book when it arrives. For a preview of it, take a look at the trailer on this website. COMING SOON The finished book will be making its way to you later this month. Since it may be some time since your preorder, please take this opportunity to check that the delivery address and information you have given us is correct. If you need to change your address, please use the link in your order confirmation email. If you have any queries, please do drop us an email. Got my email today too,I have to admit I am usually averse to these things especially when they start going on about the quality of the paper and the cover , but am still looking forward to it. |
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« Reply #43 on: November 02, 2012, 06:09:26 PM » |
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Email today: Thank you for preordering Fairport by Fairport. We've been hard at work on the book and DVD documentary in preparation for publication later this month. Here's a taste of what we've been doing. THE BOOK The book is being printed at this very moment. It boasts a specially commissioned cover illustration, and is being produced with some of the finest papers and book cloth we have ever used. To see more of the production process, follow Rocket 88 on Facebook, where we will be posting images taken of the book as it rolls off the presses. THE DVD The documentary film that is only available with the book, and which features new candid contributions from all current band members, has finished post-production. You'll find a DVD of the film tucked inside the front cover of your book when it arrives. For a preview of it, take a look at the trailer on this website. COMING SOON The finished book will be making its way to you later this month. Since it may be some time since your preorder, please take this opportunity to check that the delivery address and information you have given us is correct. If you need to change your address, please use the link in your order confirmation email. If you have any queries, please do drop us an email. Got my email today too,I have to admit I am usually averse to these things especially when they start going on about the quality of the paper and the cover , but am still looking forward to it. My thoughts exactly!...The description initially brought to mind those ads on the back cover of the TV Times for "limited edition" commemorative plates and similar tat...  ...But no!...I'm sure it will be terrific and a quality book...I can't wait for mine to arrive!...  |
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« Reply #44 on: November 03, 2012, 12:23:40 AM » |
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Email today: Thank you for preordering Fairport by Fairport. We've been hard at work on the book and DVD documentary in preparation for publication later this month. Here's a taste of what we've been doing. THE BOOK The book is being printed at this very moment. It boasts a specially commissioned cover illustration, and is being produced with some of the finest papers and book cloth we have ever used. To see more of the production process, follow Rocket 88 on Facebook, where we will be posting images taken of the book as it rolls off the presses. THE DVD The documentary film that is only available with the book, and which features new candid contributions from all current band members, has finished post-production. You'll find a DVD of the film tucked inside the front cover of your book when it arrives. For a preview of it, take a look at the trailer on this website. COMING SOON The finished book will be making its way to you later this month. Since it may be some time since your preorder, please take this opportunity to check that the delivery address and information you have given us is correct. If you need to change your address, please use the link in your order confirmation email. If you have any queries, please do drop us an email. Got my email today too,I have to admit I am usually averse to these things especially when they start going on about the quality of the paper and the cover , but am still looking forward to it. My thoughts exactly!...The description initially brought to mind those ads on the back cover of the TV Times for "limited edition" commemorative plates and similar tat... ...But no!...I'm sure it will be terrific and a quality book...I can't wait for mine to arrive!... I have to admit that when ordering, I just hoped it wouldn't be a compilation of old facts and photos, today I am beginning to feel an excitement about a unique -fat - book, presented in the best possible way. I have a soft spot for "the finest papers and book cloth". My hope is that this is going to be great! |
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« Reply #45 on: November 04, 2012, 12:44:07 PM » |
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Congratulations to everyone who has 'ordered' the book - I shall do likewise.
Here is a light hearted challenge to anyone who 'pre-ordered' as some have. Do you know what on earth that means or why we as a society have allowed that piece of meaningless 'Amazon' speak to creep onto our english language?
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« Reply #46 on: November 04, 2012, 01:21:56 PM » |
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Paul I shall read this when i pre get up.
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« Reply #47 on: November 04, 2012, 02:33:56 PM » |
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Here is a light hearted challenge to anyone who 'pre-ordered' as some have. Do you know what on earth that means or why we as a society have allowed that piece of meaningless 'Amazon' speak to creep onto our english language?
Paul
While I'm as keen as the next man to protest whenever violence is done to the English language, I don't see any big problem here. Amazon use "pre-order" to mean "order pre-publication" (as opposed to order from stock). Ugly, perhaps, but not a hanging offence. |
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« Reply #48 on: November 04, 2012, 02:37:32 PM » |
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Congratulations to everyone who has 'ordered' the book - I shall do likewise.
Here is a light hearted challenge to anyone who 'pre-ordered' as some have. Do you know what on earth that means or why we as a society have allowed that piece of meaningless 'Amazon' speak to creep onto our english language?
Paul
I didn't order this, pre- or otherwise, but I do think the term pre-order does serve the Purpose of indicating one has ordered something before it exists as a physical entity. It changes not the nature of ordering, it speaks to temporal physical existence of that which is being ordered. It serves purpose for those who want to have indication that a market exists for a product which doesn't. Unfortunately, sometimes the pre-ordered item never materializes, but when it does, it will either live up to or fail to meet the expectations of consumers who have taken a leap of faith that were said item to physically exist, they would like it in hand as soon as possible. |
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« Reply #49 on: November 04, 2012, 03:00:04 PM » |
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Oops. How did that happen ... I appear to have ordered it too.   Himself says it can be my Christmas present from him  but I can't have it until Christmas.  (Hmmm - How do I stop him from reading it first?!!) |
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« Reply #50 on: November 04, 2012, 03:00:35 PM » |
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Very good responses - thanks. It is certainly not worth dying in a ditch over (whatever that means as well) but if you go on a web site and ask a company to send you something and pay for it - then whether it has been released for sale or not or whether it is finished or not matters little - you have ordered it.
I am looking forward to what Dave says when he has finished 'pre getting up' and gets up.
A minor point maybe but with the winter tour a long way off and being at work, and it's raining, I need some sort of fairly pointless arguement to keep me amused, whilst I eat a sandwich waiting for my next appt to arrive in the building.
The book looks looks good though,
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« Reply #51 on: November 04, 2012, 06:43:54 PM » |
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Oops. How did that happen ... I appear to have ordered it too. Himself says it can be my Christmas present from him but I can't have it until Christmas. (Hmmm - How do I stop him from reading it first?!!) Head the postman off at the pass! |
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« Reply #52 on: November 05, 2012, 09:16:33 AM » |
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Well I swore I'd never buy another book, but I just been and went and dun it. Xmas is my excuse. |
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« Reply #53 on: November 05, 2012, 09:23:50 AM » |
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Well I swore I'd never buy another book
You did? Why? Kindle? Jules |
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« Reply #54 on: November 09, 2012, 10:14:43 AM » |
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Well I swore I'd never buy another book
You did? Why? Kindle? Jules Nooooooooooooooooooooooo Nooooooooooooooo ( a thousand times no!!) get the book, treasure it, let it be well read, passed around and down (Like the Bible well it will be Good News Fairport version) Your children and your childrens children will marvel at juxtapositions that make Fairport the band we love........... |
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« Reply #55 on: November 09, 2012, 12:27:48 PM » |
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Looking forward to browsing the Gideon version next time I stop over at an hotel
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« Reply #56 on: November 09, 2012, 12:32:17 PM » |
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Congratulations to everyone who has 'ordered' the book - I shall do likewise.
Here is a light hearted challenge to anyone who 'pre-ordered' as some have. Do you know what on earth that means or why we as a society have allowed that piece of meaningless 'Amazon' speak to creep onto our english language?
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Maart has more adequately expressed it than our friends at Amazon: "My new album Chilli Morning is now being manufactured and I am taking pre-sale orders on my website...." |
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No such thing as good or bad music, just music you like and music you like less.
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« Reply #57 on: November 09, 2012, 12:34:15 PM » |
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Congratulations to everyone who has 'ordered' the book - I shall do likewise.
Here is a light hearted challenge to anyone who 'pre-ordered' as some have. Do you know what on earth that means or why we as a society have allowed that piece of meaningless 'Amazon' speak to creep onto our english language?
Paul
Maart has more adequately expressed it than our friends at Amazon: "My new album Chilli Morning is now being manufactured and I am taking pre-sale orders on my website...." Harumph. The words 'pre-sale' are entirely superfluous. |
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« Reply #58 on: November 10, 2012, 11:42:06 AM » |
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Well I swore I'd never buy another book
You did? Why? Kindle? Jules Nooooooooooooooooooooooo Nooooooooooooooo ( a thousand times no!!) get the book, treasure it, let it be well read, passed around and down (Like the Bible well it will be Good News Fairport version) Your children and your childrens children will marvel at juxtapositions that make Fairport the band we love........... I swore off book buying for reasons of space just a few years ago. But this one's an exception - it is indeed one to have and hold. Kindle? Ye work of ye Deville.  |
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« Reply #59 on: November 13, 2012, 06:01:49 AM » |
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Hopefully this book will restore my faith in the pre-order process. The last time I pre-ordered something that I saw mentioned on the Talk-Awhile forum, I got stiffed for 150 bucks....  |
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