Sadly, I'm not in a position to say yet. Hopefully hardback. I'm having to print through Amazon, so their stipulations will dictate things a little. As for pages, I don't know yet other than to say 'a lot'. The book is very comprehensive. I don't think anyone will feel short-changed on length. The play-offs chapter from 2008 alone extends to 91 pages on Word (14 point type size) and that's just three games! Sorry I can't be more precise than that. There's a bit of chicken and egg stuff doing it the way I'm doing it sadly, and you have to go about things a bit arse about face.
Sounds fantastic and I will be purchasing. If it was hard back and so comprehensive I would happily pay £20-30 which compares to other books on Amazon, if there was a coffee table version with images etc I would think it would be worth £40-50.
Sounds like a lot of hard work, and sincerely wish you well with the project.In response £15 paperback, £20 hardback. Suggest you also highlight within the front cover if you haven't done already that all receipts are going to Dove House, great cause and may generate further voluntary contributions above and beyond the retail price of the book itself. How about a launch of some sort with some of the contributors, ex players etc in attendance. Throw in some refreshments and charge an admission to cover costs and more in support of DH? All the best!
This was an issue that junior had to decide with his book recently. In the end he went with his publisher's recommendation of £11.99 (or £12.99 signed), which is apparently a key selling price (though that's paperback). You probably need to sort out how many pages it actually is, before being able to accurately compare with other similar titles.
It has been hard work, but a real labour of love. I've got to chat with many of my heroes about their times at City, and each one has been terrific. I will be highlighting the Dove House aspect on the front cover (along with a warning that adult language is used in the book...). We're also in the midst of planning a launch, which the HCST are kindly taking care of along with former City media man Brendon Smurthwaite. The idea is to have a reunion of the back-to-back promotion teams. We've yet to fully confirm everything but it seems it will be held at Mr Chu's on May 4th. Peter Taylor has already said he'll be keen to attend.
Nice one. Just had a look. A friend has done similar and he was very impressed with that method of doing things.
Cuts out the middleman. It took a publisher 18 months to publish my first novel, from start to finish. My last 8 novels i have published on Amazon, in less than one year. My books are also available from Wrecking Ball Books and records in Princes Quay
Keep us updated on here regarding the launch Richard, I for one would like to attend, whats not to like, get a book about a subject that's close to my heart, support a great charity, and some chinese food thrown in as well. Oh one condition, if the Allams are anywhere about, I won't be there! I would want to enjoy myself!
Thanks Les. I haven't included the Allams or the club in anything. A number of contributors to the book would only speak to me on the condition that the book had nothing to do with the club on an official basis. Everything has been done independent of the Allams and that will remain the case. One of my motivations for writing the book has been to hopefully reconnect a few fans who've found themselves feeling a dit disassociated with things over the past five years or so. While the book deals with lows and doesn't shy away from the more difficult aspects of the events of that time (to the best of my ability - I couldn't go too far with some issues due to the fact that I can't afford to be sued!) it is primarily a celebration of an incredible time. Because of what the contributors have said (nothing to do with me!), the chapters on the 2003/04, 2004/05 and 2007/08 seasons, and the play-offs, make the hairs on the back of my arms stand on end, no matter how many times I read them.
Helped organise a fund raiser for Chris Chilton earlier last year. Held it in Walton Club, and the place was packed. Over 500 tickets sold. Point being Mr Chu's is a bit out of the way where as Walton Club is pretty central for everyone. Neil Buckley's old fella is the contact at Walton Club which helps. Just a thought.
Thanks Phil. I know Jim Buckley very well, going back a number of years. Quite a character! The HCST are organising the launch and are responsible for the venue choice, and Mr Chu's son has been asking them to put on an event for a while, it seems, so they are being very accommodating. I also think that Peter Taylor loves Mr Chu's and that helped to attract him to the event!
Sounds brilliant, can't wait for it - well done, must have been an awful lot of hardwork to get to this stage. I know nothing about pricing of books but do know that I'd pay £20 for it, especially knowing it was going to charity.
