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Re: News update- hardbacks

Da Boss — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:44:59 +0100

I'm not sure how and when signed copies will be made available (other than Dragonmeet). I should have more info in the coming weeks.

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Re: News update- hardbacks

KevinM — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:01:15 +0100

What a great, newsy reply, Thanks!

Shame I won't be able to make Dragonmeet (living up here in Scotland, it's tricky!), but I will certainly keep a look out for the new loot cards, along with any other fantastic collectible goodies.

I wonder when (I am confident of a when, rather than an if) you finally get your US rights organised in the future sometime, whether whatever US publisher you sign with might release a US Hardback version of HoF....hopefully!

Oh, and one final question that I meant to ask earlier. What is the possibility of there being signed copies of HoF being made available for us poor souls who are unable to make Dragonmeet?

Would really like a signed copy to add to my signed Paperback and Hardback copies of LoS.

Many thanks Mike, and the very best of luck with HoF sales!

Cheers,
Kevin

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Re: News update- hardbacks

Da Boss — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:05:36 +0100

In terms of pre-order goodies, it hasn't been confirmed what Gollancz are planning (if anything) regarding extra merchandise. I have done a new set of loot cards (in the traditional style of the original set, although matt rather than glossy) for The Heart of Fire. My intention was to make these available at my signing events (namely, Dragonmeet on 1 December.)

I will also probably make these available via eBay and/or run a competition. I know Gollancz are rumoured to be running some competitions, possibly with other gaming sites, but nothing confirmed yet.

Short answer is that there are definitely loot cards, but I'll let you know how these will be obtainable a little nearer to the release. They are not 'super-powered' items - their focus is on the core set of faction careers in Act 1 and giving them access to a career-specific skill much earlier in the game, without having to collect set items. Nice!

There should be an eBook version for HoF (*). It usually takes a bit longer to come out than the print, so perhaps expect that in the New Year. Again, if I get any info (me, get told anything lol?!) I'll let you know.

Cheers Kevin - only 23 days to go!

(*) This will, again, be UK only I'm afraid. There are issues with selling it in other territories (namely the US) due to the ongoing negotiations of book rights. Hopefully, once HoF is out on the shelves, we can get all that tied up and a US publisher sorted.

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Re: News update- hardbacks

KevinM — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:12:07 +0100

A real shame that the Hardback version of HoF has been pulled, and I am sure that you are as upset by the publishers decision as your loyal fans are, but these days, money really does talk (unfortunately)!

I suppose this means that my signed Gollancz HB copy of LoS will just become more and more collectible as time goes on...

Anyway, onto my main question. I was wondering if you have any lovely little goodies to add to any pre-orders this time?

For LoS, you had some fantastic (they really were gorgeous) extras (cards, die, bookmarks) for various pre-orders, and I was wondering if you have anything else up your sleeve to offer for pre-orders of HoF?

Finally, do you think an e-book version of HoF might still be a possibility? or is it far too early to tell yet?

Thanks, and the very best of luck with the release of HoF in a few weeks time...can't wait!!

Cheers,
Kevin

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Re: News update- hardbacks

Da Boss — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:24:45 +0100

Yeah, it is a tad disappointing. The decision wasn't mine to make and sadly I don't have any influence over any future decisions regarding DQ hardbacks.

The LoS hardback has performed really well, so I'd hoped that would guarantee HoF in hardback, but the second book is a bigger offering this time round - that coupled with the colour section, I guess it was just proving too expensive to produce with very small returns for the publisher.

Perhaps if HoF makes the bestseller lists then we may yet see HB versions in the future (here's hoping, clinging desperately to my +10 Ring of Wishful Thinking)

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Re: News update- hardbacks

Blue Kae — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:02:32 +0100

Man that's really disappointing about the hardbacks. I always prefer those when I can get them since they age so much better. Any chance of a limited run collector's hardback?

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Re: News update- hardbacks

Da Boss — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:27:16 +0100

Not sure - I assume the retailers will contact people, but might take a few weeks. I'd advise cancelling and re-ordering.

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Re: News update- hardbacks

Rithe — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:22:08 +0100

Any idea what we'll need to do about pre-orders on those? I need to change the address I gave anyway. Maybe I'll cancel and reorder.

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News update- hardbacks

Da Boss — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:02:42 +0100

Posted a news update on the hardback release of The Heart of Fire:

http://www.destiny-quest.com/news/

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