Sullivan's Sluggers printing is wrapped! A lot of photos!! Copies to ship in January!!!
Sullivan's took longer for the printer because of all the upgrades and extras. The most time consuming part of the book was the slipcase cover and getting it done correctly.
I'm pleased we didn't rush Sluggers out and that the printer took longer to get everything correct, because the quality is there.
The books are shipping from Asia tomorrow to the US by boat and will take about 30 days to arrive. Now its just the waiting game. The problem is that we're running smack dab into the holidays, and full power shipping will realistically start in early January.
I'm excited for everyone to have the printed copy in their hands and to hear their reactions to the printed book.
We put the work in to do the book correctly.
It's massive, weighing in at 3lbs or 1.36kg.
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Comments
Creator Ryan Dru Murphy on January 7
Just got my copy today and it is AWESOME. This is the first kickstarter that I have received my rewards for and it has been totally worth the wait. You guys put together an awesome package. This is by far the nicest book in my entire library and I know you guys put a ton of effort into it. I haven't even read it yet haha! And already I can't wait for the next project you guys put out, either through kickstarter or more traditional channels. Great job!
Creator Mark Andrew Smith on January 7
@Stefan I got your e-mail and we'll get a new copy out for you in the mail.
Creator Stefan Blitz on January 5
I received mine today and the slipcase is banged up on all four corners and has a hole in the back.
Please advise me on the best way to receive a replacement slipcase.
Creator Mark Andrew Smith on January 3
@Joel Yes, the book orders to $30 backers in the US are shipping right now, and then we're going to start moving to the next reward tiers. For the shirt orders I'm going to send out a message as those are going out to make sure that there are no address changes.
Creator Joel Gainey on January 3
So you are using our address info we gave for the tee-shirts right? I'm just so excited to hold the book in my hands sometime this month!!!
Creator Ivan Capuchino on December 12
I'm so excited! I sent my address information. If you still need any more information feel free to contact me. This book is going to be the center piece to my collection. Great job guys.
Creator Dennis Manochio on December 7
Can't wait to get this in my hands...so awesome!!!!
Creator Mark Andrew Smith on November 28
@Ryan When the surveys go out for the orders with only books put in your updated and new address and the books will ship there.
Creator Ryan Dru Murphy on November 26
I'm moving in a few weeks, how do I insure my copy gets mailed to the right place?
Creator Alan McAnelly on November 21
Count on instant pledges from me the second those Sullivan's Sequels are put up on Kickstarter.
Creator Mark Andrew Smith on November 21
@Matt haha.
@Richard I'm looking forward to the next two in the set. I've also got Gladstone's School for World Conquerors 2 and 3 for next year, and hopefully a nice reprint of the first volume. The sequels are probably a year away at least. I'm getting started this month to prepare.
@Patrick you can paypal to Mandrewsmith@gmail.com or UCSBFTAA@Yahoo.com (I'll have the shipping people make note of it) and I'm going to send a message about international orders as we get closer to shipping because a lot of people who are international put in the domestic pledge.
@Dinuka Thank you Dinuka! :)
Creator matt_1_9 on November 21
My postman is going to hate me. The book looks amazing I can't wait to get it my hands.
Creator Richard Kempter on November 21
Mark,
Thanks for the update. I appreciate your taking the time and letting us know that there are delays because you want the final product to be perfect. I'd much rather wait for something done perfectly in the creators eyes than an item rushed to meet a delivery date. Thank you for that!
I love the "Kickstarter Edition" over the bar code. We're all special!
Can't wait to heft that 3 pound book and read it and Kickstart your other two books.
Thanks again!
Creator Patrick on November 21
Mark, I accidentally ordered the $30 dollar pledge when I am an international order, is there somewhere where I can add $10 and fix it up?
Creator Dinuka on November 21
Wow this looks beautiful, I'm sure it'll be better when I get the actual copy to my hands. I'm stoked for the other two books, looking forward to kickstart them!
Creator Ronnie Mays Jr on November 20
It looks great, Mark. You must be very proud. I can't wait to see it in person.
Creator Mark Andrew Smith on November 20
@Brian Absolutely Brian! Thank you.
Creator Brian on November 20
Awesome! I also think that I will post some of the pics on my blog, screenphiles.com, so that people who aren’t involved with Kickstarter can see what they’re missing out on (Sure, that’s a tad douchey but anything to get people interested in the cool projects happening here).
I can’t wait for the hardcover (partly because it looks excellent, partially because I like collecting books, and this one is an awesome addition to my collection).
And yeah, now that I have latched on to the word ‘awesome’ I probably use it way more than I should (and to think, I just kicked my ‘actually’ habit to pick up another:).
Excellent work, and if it’s OK I would like to post as much information on your future projects, such as the Sullivan sequels and “Bautista’s Ballers” as you are willing to provide.
Keep up the excellent work!
Creator Mark Andrew Smith on November 20
@Robert @Antonio Thank you. A lot of work and attention to detail went into printing. It's going to be a book that's durable and lasts for a very long time.
Creator Mark Andrew Smith on November 20
@Justin
Surveys for the books will go out a week or two before the freight arrives in the US, because of address changes, and also the recent Hurricane on the East Coast of the United States. The Surveys for shirts went out and this applies to orders limited to only books. Checking out your backer information you're in this group and will get the survey to give your address in a few weeks.
Creator Mark Andrew Smith on November 20
@Alan There are two more books. The next is called 'Bautista's Ballers' and it's Soccer Players Vs. Mayan Gods. The follow up to Sullivan's is the third and it will be drawn by Matthew Weldon and called 'Sullivan's Samurai' with the remaining Sluggers in Japan battling Japanese Monsters and Demons.
I'll have an update on both soon.
Creator Alan Robertson on November 20
Is that a 1 on the spine? Does that mean there's more to come?
Creator Justin on November 20
Brilliant.
Is there any way that we can update the delivery address on our orders now? I'm going to be in a much different place by the time January rocks around.
Creator Robert Coleman on November 20
Holy Moley! That is one superfine lookin' book. Respect for your hard work and attention to detail.
Creator Antonio Garcia on November 20
That is one gorgeous book! I'm so pumped, I'm ready to back another of your projects!