Hi, gang,
A Beyond Teenbeat Mayhem progress report / pre-order info
I'm fielding quotes from several book printers. I have a set price in mind, based upon what I know / have experience in dealing with. I will tell you that book printers are very much the same as automobile salespeople. the more you know as a buyer, the more they play hardball, or simply ignore you (you business is not worth the hassle for their company).
That said, the print biz is HURTING, especially for those who print book as their main focus. You would think most companies would be willing to make a deal, but not so. This is one of the reasons why Beyond Teenbeat Mayhem will be a limited print run - don't ask how many, that all depends on the final, agreed upon unit price.
Once I decide on a printer sometime next week, the book can be printed.
I've been asked about pre-orders, so I'll make an offer to G45 forum members only. Please, do not go blabbing or announcing that the book is available for pre-ordering on social media or other websites. I will issue a formal, "Ready for Purchase" announcement when the books arrive from the printer.
You may pre-order Beyond TeenBeat Mayhem if the following stipulations apply:
You are an active G45 forum member already (someone who posts);
You don't mind a short wait of up to 3 to 4 weeks at most [and don't bug / ask me "The book ready to mail yet?" queries. Impatient types are advised to wait and order later];
You are a U.S. resident (sorry, no non-U.S overseas pre-orders accepted -postage costs have to be determined, the U.S. overeas rates are are high enough as it is without being able to calculate precise specs. Don't worry though, the cost will be a lot cheaper than the $37.50 they now charge to ship one copy of TeenBeat Mayhem! overseas);
You must pay by mail order - send a check or money order in the mail
[Absolutely NO postal money orders!!! Those will be uncashed & returned to sender. The U.S post office is a pain in the rear to deal with when cashing in postal MO's; more than half the time they do not have the money in the clerk's cash register drawer to cover the postal MO to be cashed. I often have to make several trips, sometimes to different regional post offices in my area, wait in long lines, only to be told no one has enough cash in their register to cover the MO - most people pay for mailings by a credit or debit card nowadays.
I'm done with their headaches].
One book per customer at this time. If you desire more than one book, wait until the annoucement is made to order, and order another copy at that time.
Sorry about the rules, but this is how I gotta roll for now!
Preorder info
$40 (includes postage)
Personal check / bank check/ bank money order payable to:
Priceless Info Press (do not make the check payable to me)
Mail it here:
Priceless Info Press
PO Box 191
Branford, CT 06405
I think most everyone will be happy with the new book, that is, if you are a fanatical collector, avid listener, or have a major interest for the sounds. It's a record geek's dream, with plenty of information to supplement your copy of TBM. A few informative suggestions have been implemented in Beyond Teenbeat Mayhem, thanks to feedback posted on G45.
Needless to say, the new book is not a replacement for TBM; you will always need to keep your copy of TBM first and foremost.