Note: Book Offer commences Monday, Feb. 15th, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Okay, I got a little carried away with the Book Offer post two days ago. No skulls; no cobwebs.
I just really like this kind of thing, is all. I love books—they're an essential component of my enjoyment of photography and its culture—and it's fun to be able to share such a lovely thing at a nice price.
Monday's book is a photo history reference book. And it's a beaut, a premium production in every way. It was very expensive when new. The current price at the Museum is one-third less than it was on publication, which is already very fair...and we'll be offering brand new, pristine and perfect hardcovers for half that. The Bookstore Manager told me, "I can guarantee that we will NEVER sell the book for less." The sale will go on for one month or until they run out of books, whichever comes first.
It is nearly two inches thick, weighs close to eight pounds, and runs almost 600 pages. Lavish, plentitudinous illustrations, very astutely chosen, very nicely reproduced.
I'll tell you all about it on Monday. If you're not going to be near a computer Monday, I don't think you need to worry; I don't think they can sell out in one day. I guess I can't guarantee that. But I really don't think they possibly can...can they? No, I don't think so. Maybe. Possibly. But probably not. I think you're safe. I'm pretty sure.
More anon.
Mike
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I am betting on Genesis. Saw the exhibit in Stockholm (at Fotografiska) a couple of years ago and it was a life changing experience. They offered a large, VERY large, edition that was quite limited and something like 3 or 4 feet tall, but it was out of my budget...
Posted by: Christer | Friday, 12 February 2016 at 03:03 PM
Hi Mike
I'm almost certain I'll order this book but with current US postal charges, I wonder what it will cost to ship it to Europe?
Posted by: David Runyard | Friday, 12 February 2016 at 03:34 PM
Mike this is getting very exciting,I do so love a bargain and as you promised in your initial post this is going to cost almost nothing as they are virtually giving it away,this is great news as you can probably guess I'm not flush with the disposable folding stuff so it's wonderful that you've sourced this book at a giveaway price,wonderful,wonderful,thanks Mike can't wait until Monday when all my dreams are fulfilled.
Posted by: Michael Roche | Friday, 12 February 2016 at 03:50 PM
Sobieszek, 1985, Masterpieces of American Photography from the Eastman House collection?
Posted by: Tom Frost | Friday, 12 February 2016 at 04:43 PM
Mike, I'm loving the build up to this book sale and hope that the UK postage won't too prohibitive. I work for a regional newspaper in Suffolk, England (RIP The Independent from next month) and based on your marketing skills, you should come and flog some adspace for us!
Posted by: Chris Grover | Friday, 12 February 2016 at 05:13 PM
On the Art of Fixing a Shadow. That's my bet.
Posted by: GRJ | Friday, 12 February 2016 at 05:43 PM
Just tell us the title already.
Posted by: Jim Bullard | Friday, 12 February 2016 at 07:07 PM
Overseas shipping??
Posted by: John Driggers | Friday, 12 February 2016 at 07:21 PM
Mike,
The price might be right, but at 8 Lbs....Oh boy, that shipping charge...Book rate,anyone ?
Posted by: k4kafka | Friday, 12 February 2016 at 07:50 PM
Sounds like the shipping may be more than the price of the book.....
Posted by: Eliott James | Friday, 12 February 2016 at 08:05 PM
The build up makes me question if your definition of affordable may differ from my budgets definition.
Posted by: Mark Kinsman | Friday, 12 February 2016 at 08:58 PM
Thank you for arranging this, Mike!
Can you provide some information on the forms of payment so we'd be ready to pull the trigger when the time comes? Also, info on international shipping would be much appreciated! At least to the neighbors up North. :)
Posted by: I.M. | Friday, 12 February 2016 at 10:38 PM
A World History of Photography by Naomi Rosenblum
Posted by: SR | Friday, 12 February 2016 at 10:55 PM
You got a little carried away two days ago? How about today? Guess we now all are scared shitless that we will miss the opportunity if we are not there 11:00 a.m. sharp :-o
Posted by: Jesper | Saturday, 13 February 2016 at 04:42 AM
You're killing me Mike!
My one peso.
Posted by: Hugh Smith | Saturday, 13 February 2016 at 05:39 AM
Who is in charge of packaging and shipping? Read the Amazon reviews of any large book and you'll see comments about smashed corners and broken bindings. I'm not picky and will probably buy this book but just wanted to warn the shipper and hopefully prevent disappointment for those who expect perfection.
Posted by: Dave Raboin | Saturday, 13 February 2016 at 01:04 PM
Howdy Doody man or myth, or I'll take the alphabet? Maybe renegade nuns on wheels?
Posted by: Ned | Saturday, 13 February 2016 at 01:29 PM
Hmmm...the closest match is American Century of Photography by Keith Davis
Posted by: Christopher Lane | Saturday, 13 February 2016 at 06:55 PM