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Offline TensionTopic starter

WANTED: On The Edge - the book about CBM.
« on: May 25, 2010, 08:34:40 PM »
Does anyone have one they could sell or lend?  Seems to be out of print.  Probably forever.

Offline Pentad

Re: WANTED: On The Edge - the book about CBM.
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2010, 08:44:15 PM »
It looks like you can still buy it on their site:

http://www.variantpress.com/books/on-the-edge


I thought a 2nd edition was coming out in the future.

Could be wrong though.

However, its a GREAT book!   Lots of fun reading!

I laughed out loud when Bil Herd brought in a plant to see if the plant or their manager (Julian?) would give a better answer.

Oh, I can't say Elroy anymore...I have to sing it.  ;-)

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Re: WANTED: On The Edge - the book about CBM.
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2010, 08:44:25 PM »
Quote from: Tension;560949
Does anyone have one they could sell or lend?  Seems to be out of print.  Probably forever.

There was the new updated version that was supposed to come out Feb 2010 but appears some delay and last I saw maybe this summer it supposed to come out.  It is on Amazon.
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Offline outlawal2

Re: WANTED: On The Edge - the book about CBM.
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2010, 08:54:34 PM »
Quote from: Pentad;560953
It looks like you can still buy it on their site:

http://www.variantpress.com/books/on-the-edge


I thought a 2nd edition was coming out in the future.

Could be wrong though.

However, its a GREAT book!   Lots of fun reading!

I laughed out loud when Bil Herd brought in a plant to see if the plant or their manager (Julian?) would give a better answer.

Oh, I can't say Elroy anymore...I have to sing it.  ;-)

-P


Looking at the site I have to say I am quite unimpressed..  5 books available... 4 of which, (including the one requested in this thread) are all out of print and sold out...  

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Offline TensionTopic starter

Re: WANTED: On The Edge - the book about CBM.
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2010, 09:04:49 PM »
Amigakit have it advertised on their site but I couldn't seem to put it in my cart for some reason.

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Re: WANTED: On The Edge - the book about CBM.
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2010, 09:40:01 PM »
Off topic - but here is a interesting interview with the author Brian Bagnall.

http://www.jeffratliff.org/mirror/TLLTS/mp3/tllts_157-09-13-06.mp3
 

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Re: WANTED: On The Edge - the book about CBM.
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Offline Pentad

Re: WANTED: On The Edge - the book about CBM.
« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2010, 10:43:21 PM »
You could email the publisher and ask for more information.   Variant is out of Canada I believe and I think they employ a JIP business model.   Maybe they are doing another round and its temporarily out??
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Re: WANTED: On The Edge - the book about CBM.
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2010, 10:43:46 PM »
Here is link to buy not tried to late going to bed.

http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/book/9780973864960/The-Commodore-Story
 

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Re: WANTED: On The Edge - the book about CBM.
« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2010, 12:42:26 PM »
The publisher of this book should be ashamed.  They have tons of people out there that are dying to buy this book but there are none to be found.  I really get sick of those bung holes out there trying to rip you off.  There was a guy on Amazon selling a used copy for $5,000 believe it or not.
 

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Re: WANTED: On The Edge - the book about CBM.
« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2010, 02:06:32 PM »
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The publisher of this book should be ashamed.  They have tons of people out there that are dying to buy this book but there are none to be found.  I really get sick of those bung holes out there trying to rip you off.  There was a guy on Amazon selling a used copy for $5,000 believe it or not.


The printing industry is having a really difficult time right now especially small outfits that can't compete with shipping subsidized plants in china. I should know since I am a currently unemployed commercial printing press operator. Many publishers and printing plants have closed in the last three years, and many of those remaining have had to merge with others or find other methods of operation to remain afloat.

the guy on amazon should be ashamed...
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Re: WANTED: On The Edge - the book about CBM.
« Reply #11 on: May 29, 2010, 02:52:20 PM »
Quote from: barney;561879
The publisher of this book should be ashamed.  They have tons of people out there that are dying to buy this book but there are none to be found.  I really get sick of those bung holes out there trying to rip you off.  There was a guy on Amazon selling a used copy for $5,000 believe it or not.

No one will pay $5,000, that is just silly.
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Offline tone007

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« Reply #12 on: May 29, 2010, 03:27:27 PM »
I'd sell mine for a mere 100th of what the guy on Amazon is asking!
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Re: WANTED: On The Edge - the book about CBM.
« Reply #13 on: May 29, 2010, 05:17:56 PM »
Even if the 2nd edition never comes out, the first printing is an absolute treat to read if you can find a copy. It's not often I can't lay a book down and this was certainly the case with this book, although I would've wished the chapters on the Amiga were a bit more elaborate than they are. But still, a great read!

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Re: WANTED: On The Edge - the book about CBM.
« Reply #14 on: May 29, 2010, 05:43:14 PM »
Print on demand is pretty much the future of this stuff