Good afternoon!

I got an e-mail from the printer this morning, and as of today, the book is three days ahead of schedule.  I can't wait to get them!

• Ozalids + Proofs send out from HK –  ORIGINAL DATE: 13 Oct 11 REVISED DATE: 10 October 11
• Ozalids + Proofs rec'd by you in USA – 17 Oct 11
• Approved ozalids + proofs send out from USA – 18 Oct 11
• Approval ozalids + proofs rec'd by me in HK – 21 Oct 11
• Printed Sheets send out from HK – 02 Nov 11
• Printed Sheets rec'd by you in USA – 04 Nov 11
• Approval by email – 05 Nov 11
• Advance copies send out from HK – 15 Nov 11
• Advance copies rec'd by you in USA – 17 Nov 11
• Approval by email – 18 Nov 11
• Bulk Ex-Factory – 23 Nov 11

If you have any questions or requests, please let me know and I'll be glad to help.

 - Jay

 

Hello everyone!

I finally have a printing schedule for the book.  I had to go through a couple revisions with the printer. It was a real learning process, but they were very patient in working with me to make sure the files were correct and we both got what we needed from the other. 

In the interest of transparency, below is the schedule exactly as I received it. 

• Ozalids + Proofs send out from HK – 13 Oct 11
• Ozalids + Proofs rec'd by you in USA – 17 Oct 11
• Approved ozalids + proofs send out from USA – 18 Oct 11
• Approval ozalids + proofs rec'd by me in HK – 21 Oct 11
• Printed Sheets send out from HK – 02 Nov 11
• Printed Sheets rec'd by you in USA – 04 Nov 11
• Approval by email – 05 Nov 11
• Advance copies send out from HK – 15 Nov 11
• Advance copies rec'd by you in USA – 17 Nov 11
• Approval by email – 18 Nov 11
• Bulk Ex-Factory – 23 Nov 11

 

Yeah, I struggle with "printer-ese," too. Bottom line: If everything goes according to plan, I'll have advance copies by November 17th and then I should have all the books in hand in early December, since bulk ex-factory is a worse case scenario on when the books will leave the factory in Hong Kong. Everyone should have their copies in time for Christmas. (What a lovely gift, eh?)

Again, thank you so much for your patience.  If anything changes, I'll let you know.

Sincerely,

 

Jay Potts

Greetings. I apologize for the long delay since my last update. I've been attending to some unforeseen family issues which de-railed my inital plans to have the book to the printer this summer. As some of you may know, my father passed away unexpectedly on June 25th and I have been helping my family with the immediate aftermath of this situation. Besides helping my mother, I have also have taken the responsibility of handling the personal and financial affairs for my father's mother, my grandmother. She lives out of state, so it requires some additional travel on my part. Needless to say, this entire situation has been rather all-consuming from an emotional, physical, and administrative standpoint. In dealing with these obligations, regrettably, I let my obligation to all of you slip, but I am glad to say that "The Thrill-Seekers" grapic novel will be going to the printers this week. I estimate that I will have the finished product by mid-October and I will ship everything out as soon as I receive them. Thank you very much for your patience and understanding. - Jay Potts