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Post by Mrs Flittersnoop on Jul 19, 2018 11:11:03 GMT
This sort of mega pricing seems to be for large books in short runs aimed at specific academic disciplines. (I have met people who think the whole academic publishing thing is a ramp.) Yes, precisely. They want to sell 500-1000 copies worldwide to libraries and universities. 1000 copies of a $150 book makes it worthwhile to publish. I shouldn't be sad if 1000 institutions worldwide installed a book (any book) about Status Quo in their libraries, but I find myself wondering which department!
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Post by Mrs Flittersnoop on Jul 19, 2018 11:12:47 GMT
"The author combines a witty and easy style of writing with academic depth" It's written by Dr Seuss?
I have my very own Oxford t shirt, purchased just down the road from Blackwell's!
It says "One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish." ! It has pictures, too.
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Post by 4th Chord on Jul 19, 2018 11:15:50 GMT
Yes, precisely. They want to sell 500-1000 copies worldwide to libraries and universities. 1000 copies of a $150 book makes it worthwhile to publish. I shouldn't be sad if 1000 institutions worldwide installed a book (any book) about Status Quo in their libraries, but I find myself wondering which department! The Dept of......ROCK AND ROLL!!!!
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Post by Railroad17 on Jul 19, 2018 13:27:18 GMT
"The author combines a witty and easy style of writing with academic depth" It's written by Dr Seuss?
I have my very own Oxford t shirt, purchased just down the road from Blackwell's!
It says "One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish." ! It has pictures, too.
This is an item that I will soon have.
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Post by curiousgirl on Jul 20, 2018 12:47:52 GMT
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Post by Xland on Jul 21, 2018 21:49:30 GMT
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Post by curiousgirl on Jan 4, 2019 20:03:13 GMT
Reading about another book in the Shepperton studios thread reminded me to find out what was happening with this book. Latest news is March 19 publication £92 hardback with an affordable paperback version to follow. Link to the author's website. andrewlcope.weebly.com/status-quo-mighty-innovators-of-70s-rock.htmlHe's obviously had plenty of fans grumbling about the price because he's added this note. "This work will initially be released in hardback form priced £92- normal for a small run academic book . Please note I have no control over pricing and release format. Paperback copies will be available at a later date and at a more affordable price." [release date: 14 March 2019 at £115 in link from Xland post above mine.]
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