Paint My Name In Black and Gold: The Next Phase
I pledged, and I'm proud and honoured to have been a part of making this happen. The fact that Amazon or whoever are selling it for less doesn't bother me, because I helped make it happen, I'll have my name in the book, and I'll have all the extra cool stuff that's coming with it. F--k knows, it's a fraction of what I've spent on the band over the years, and for what it's given me in return, I'm well pleased.
If I told them once, I told them a hundred times to put 'Spinal Tap' first and 'Puppet Show' last.
Me too... I cant wait to receive it and glad I pledged.mh wrote: ↑04 Sep 2021, 21:47 I pledged, and I'm proud and honoured to have been a part of making this happen. The fact that Amazon or whoever are selling it for less doesn't bother me, because I helped make it happen, I'll have my name in the book, and I'll have all the extra cool stuff that's coming with it. F--k knows, it's a fraction of what I've spent on the band over the years, and for what it's given me in return, I'm well pleased.
Just to be clear by mentioning Bol.com. I wasnt begruding my pledge.... just doing a bit of advertising for anyone in NL who wanted to buy the book.
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i simply have (several longstanding) issues with Amazon . i hate the idea of them being able to dictate any of the market variables. i didnt even pay for my copy as it was a gift from my Brother Si. i just HATE Amazon.
Well I was handsome and I was strong
And I knew the words to every song.
"Did my singing please you?"
"No! The words you sang were wrong!"
And I knew the words to every song.
"Did my singing please you?"
"No! The words you sang were wrong!"
Oh who cares if Amazon are selling it cheaper than the price we pledged?! I’d be more surprised if they weren’t selling it for less. (And it’s only a fiver less). If we hadn’t pledged that money up front, this book simply wouldn’t be happening.
Yes it may have taken a while, but considering it wasn’t even written when we pledged, and then we had the small matter of a global pandemic, I don’t think the wait has been too long.
And if Mark’s pieces for the Quietus were some of best music writing ever, it seems a bit daft to suggest that the expectation has been too much. It’s being published in a matter of weeks!
And I for one, cannot wait.
Edit: (Well maybe for a few more weeks...)
Yes it may have taken a while, but considering it wasn’t even written when we pledged, and then we had the small matter of a global pandemic, I don’t think the wait has been too long.
And if Mark’s pieces for the Quietus were some of best music writing ever, it seems a bit daft to suggest that the expectation has been too much. It’s being published in a matter of weeks!
And I for one, cannot wait.
Edit: (Well maybe for a few more weeks...)
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Same here. I rather pay a few quid more than buy from them. They want to controle not only the market, but like others, every step we take.eastmidswhizzkid wrote: ↑05 Sep 2021, 01:24 i simply have (several longstanding) issues with Amazon . i hate the idea of them being able to dictate any of the market variables. [... ]. i just HATE Amazon.
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Just had an email giving new date as 11th November
My birthday is on the 19th....so hopefully I'll receive a lovely birthday present!
My birthday is on the 19th....so hopefully I'll receive a lovely birthday present!
I have seen The Sisters at The Paradiso. I will die happy
With massive thanks to Ruffers for his company and help.
A girl is never too old to wear a Sisters tshirt!
With massive thanks to Ruffers for his company and help.
A girl is never too old to wear a Sisters tshirt!
Today i also received 2 emails. One with the titles of the chapters and the pages. And one from Unbound that says for a 2 weeks delay.
'Are we the Baddies?'...
"Someday! Someday, everything you need, is just gonna fall out of the sky..." -A.E. Reading 1991
"Don't forget that most of the judges in witches trials had harvard degrees."
"Someday! Someday, everything you need, is just gonna fall out of the sky..." -A.E. Reading 1991
"Don't forget that most of the judges in witches trials had harvard degrees."
I am looking forward for this book!
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Yo! welcome to Heartland
Well I was handsome and I was strong
And I knew the words to every song.
"Did my singing please you?"
"No! The words you sang were wrong!"
And I knew the words to every song.
"Did my singing please you?"
"No! The words you sang were wrong!"
Thank you
I hear the roar of a big ( pressing ) machineUnbound wrote: Paint My Name In Black And Gold has gone to press
Hello Konstantinos,
Great news - we did it! Paint My Name In Black And Gold has been sent to press and the wait is nearly over.
It won't be long now until the finished books will be printed and ready to send out to everyone who’s helped along the way. We can’t wait to hold the real thing in our hands!
The Unbounders
'Are we the Baddies?'...
"Someday! Someday, everything you need, is just gonna fall out of the sky..." -A.E. Reading 1991
"Don't forget that most of the judges in witches trials had harvard degrees."
"Someday! Someday, everything you need, is just gonna fall out of the sky..." -A.E. Reading 1991
"Don't forget that most of the judges in witches trials had harvard degrees."
Amazolian (UK) has it at £15 now.
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[finally managed to get my account reset and resubmitted folllowing losing all logins, twas a bastard to lose everything.. been a while] hello all! 'wavey hands'
... just looking forward to holding the book in my hands and reading it. I have warmed my eyes up (!) by reading waynes salad daze (weird but enjoyable in parts) and will sergeants excellent biography - recommend it.
My take- I don't care what others are selling it for, this is done by one of our clan, and if it has helped mr fiend by pre-paying then I'm a happy bunny/sister.
... the story continues....
... just looking forward to holding the book in my hands and reading it. I have warmed my eyes up (!) by reading waynes salad daze (weird but enjoyable in parts) and will sergeants excellent biography - recommend it.
My take- I don't care what others are selling it for, this is done by one of our clan, and if it has helped mr fiend by pre-paying then I'm a happy bunny/sister.
... the story continues....
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You might have your wires crossed a little there @culpritnextgen - it's not me, but another Mark, @MAndrews of this parish who has done this book what he has wrote.culpritnextgen wrote: ↑14 Oct 2021, 21:56 if it has helped mr fiend by pre-paying then I'm a happy bunny/sister.
And welcome back
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It can't be long now.
I can almost see the pair of broken shades lying on the tarmac
I can almost see the pair of broken shades lying on the tarmac
Well you must know something
'Cos we're dying of admiration here
Mastering obscure alternatives
'Cos we're dying of admiration here
Mastering obscure alternatives
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Same here. I had to check when I donated...it's back in March 2019. Pre-COVID, before the world ended. So much has gone on, I've enjoyed knowing this treat will eventually arrive. And in the meantime we had Trevor's excellent book...plus new songs I can listen to on YouTube...bad times helped by good TSOM developments.million voices wrote: ↑24 Oct 2021, 14:29 It can't be long now.
I can almost see the pair of broken shades lying on the tarmac
"Consistency is the sign of a decaying brain"
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You might have your wires crossed a little there @culpritnextgen - it's not me, but another Mark, @MAndrews of this parish who has done this book what he has wrote.
And welcome back
.. yes, realised that after posting, must have been that celebratory wine i had after setting up my new account...
and thank you sir!