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Re: Neil Tennant announces new book
Posted: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 5:12 pm
by lucienchardon
fac23 wrote: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 5:03 pm
Add me to the herd of impulse limited edition buyers. Not so sure this was a good idea now, some 5 minutes later. I like the general idea though.
Don't worry, it was a good idea! I did the same. Very much looking forward to it. Just hope the shipping of the items is more efficient than for Annually.
Re: Neil Tennant announces new book
Posted: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 5:38 pm
by Pod
ArtHist wrote: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 4:32 pm
Pod wrote: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 4:14 pm
ArtHist wrote: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 1:08 pm
Their output these days seems to consist of autographed 'stuff'. I understand everyone needs a pension pot but I find all these re-releases, Further Listenings) and signed lithographs just a cynical ploy to fleece the diehards. I know no one is forcing anyone to buy these things but slapping a 'limited edition' tag onto a product doesn't necessarily mean it's a quality product. Their Catalogue book was definitely a worthwhile endeavour and no doubt lined the pockets of deserving individuals such as Eric Watson et al but this latest product.....meh.
I think you’re right and by my own admission I am one of those who buys it - rightly or wrongly. Mind you, I love that lithograph from yesterday at the ROH.
I'm not judging the fans whatsoever but we'd all prefer new material- be it written, musical or performative. Producing a book of lyrics which have been accessible to everyone for years is like something a marketing team would come up with. They're at risk of becoming the George Lucas of music- exhausting pre-existing product to scrape the barrel for what is lucre rather than making an artistic statement.
Agreed - I’d take new material over any of this.
Re: Neil Tennant announces new book
Posted: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 5:41 pm
by Patrick Bateman
popfreak wrote: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 10:28 am
I don’t quite understand the reason behind this book. Who is it aimed at ? Are fans going to buy it just because it’s a Psb item? Is your average music fan going to buy it when all the lyrics are readily available on the psb site ?
I’d say it’s analogous to the Jarvis Cocker one.
Re: Neil Tennant announces new book
Posted: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 5:44 pm
by ChoonHound
They could sell 500 signed 1 track CDRs with an unreleased remix for $200 a pop.
Re: Neil Tennant announces new book
Posted: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 5:59 pm
by Izione
No hesitation whatsoever this is going to be rare at only 500 limited editions printed. Purchased.
Re: Neil Tennant announces new book
Posted: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 6:29 pm
by Pod
Patrick Bateman wrote: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 5:41 pm
popfreak wrote: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 10:28 am
I don’t quite understand the reason behind this book. Who is it aimed at ? Are fans going to buy it just because it’s a Psb item? Is your average music fan going to buy it when all the lyrics are readily available on the psb site ?
I’d say it’s analogous to the Jarvis Cocker one.
Which is brilliant, by the way.
Re: Neil Tennant announces new book
Posted: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 7:11 pm
by psbnyc
I'm excited about this - looks very interesting. And I was briefly considering buying the ltd edition, in the US it's at USD 100 which I might be willing to pay, but then I realized that they're charging 41 USD for delivery - which is ridiculous. So I'll be buying the basic version for 18 USD.....
Re: Neil Tennant announces new book
Posted: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 7:34 pm
by ChoonHound
$41 for delivery? F' that. Mind made up.
Re: Neil Tennant announces new book
Posted: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 7:50 pm
by Effen Vida
I also ordered the limited edition. Laugh, mock, be appalled...I don't care.
A beautifully presented, nicely bound book containing lyrics from my favourite lyricist of over 30 years and signed by the author? I'd have been mad not to. What a lovely thing to own.
Re: Neil Tennant announces new book
Posted: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 8:06 pm
by psbfannyc
Historical on so many levels. I purchased the limited edition too. Worth it given it's autograph and I get to read those deep lyrics in book-format for the rest of my life. Wow! I'm excited.
Re: Neil Tennant announces new book
Posted: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 8:37 pm
by DavePSB
When the tickets go on sale tomorrow for Neil's book event, you can also buy the book in advance for £10, or buy on the night. Bargain.
https://rockfeedback.seetickets.com/eve ... re/1250724
Re: Neil Tennant announces new book
Posted: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 9:18 pm
by Synthrobot
Just went for the regular hardback. I’m assuming this will be presented very nicely, (so) hard to tell from the jpeg.
Re: Neil Tennant announces new book
Posted: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 10:54 pm
by tucky101
Limited edition is sold out
Re: Neil Tennant announces new book
Posted: Thu 26 Jul 2018, 10:57 pm
by ChoonHound
They’ll be on eBay just in time for Christmas!
Re: Neil Tennant announces new book
Posted: Fri 27 Jul 2018, 12:21 am
by coufy
Came back to the hotel from roh show and bought the last copy of limited edition. Thet chilled the super hot day in London)