1,001 Fly-Casting Books on the Wall…
For those of you who know the old drinking song about “100 bottles of beer on the wall” (which I used to sing all the time as a kid—what does that say about me?), this is the fly-casting book version. After much consideration and the careful use of an abacus, I’ve decided to limit the hardcover print run of my upcoming Single-Handed Fly Casting book to 1,001 copies. If the book goes well enough, I may consider another option for a second run, but for now, I’m focusing on those 1,001 hardcovers. They’ll be printed here in the U.S. and they’ll all be signed and numbered, of course.
A number of readers have already tossed their names in the ring to reserve a copy. With that in mind, I am going to take pre-pre-orders. That is, if you are interested in being the first to know when the book is ready for actual pre-order (which will require actual money), send me an email and you’ll go on the list. Those who sign up for the “pre-pre” will get the chance to grab a copy first if they still want one by the time I get this project done.
A few of you have already requested specific numbers and I will honor those numbers, but such a reservation has a caveat: I ask that you are serious about ordering a copy. If I’m going to reserve a number for you and then potentially tell someone else they can’t have it, please do me the courtesy of being ready to order when the time comes.
As of now, I do *not* have a timeframe for the printing of this book. I still have a lot of work to do, but things are moving along nicely. I will update this blog every week or so with progress notes from here on out, so at least we’ll all be on the same page (or pages, depending on much I can get done every 7 days).
I also do not have final pricing as of yet, but it will likely be somewhere around the $45 – 50 point (for those of you on the Continent that’s what these days—about 3 Euros?), with shipping to be determined. In any case, I’m trying to keep the price reasonable given the rather short print run, the hardcover and the U.S.-based printing.
Update (Nov 6): Quite a few numbers (especially lower numbers, as well as many of the “triples” (e.g. 111) and 1000 and 1001) are already reserved. If you have an interest in a specific number, be aware that you might need to consider a second (or third) choice, as well.
Update (January 26, 2013): Trying to get a good handle on shipping costs, using my old Nature book as a basis. I’m guessing that it will be less than $5 in the States (via Media Mail, at least double that if you want it fast), probably in that $12-13 range to Canada and $20-24 everywhere else. Understand that’s a *guess* not a final number. Buying a seat on a jet, even a very small one in a little box in the cargo hold, isn’t cheap these days.
For those of you wondering, I’ll be sticking with the cover you see above. If you’re also wondering about the location, let’s just say that I’m more-or-less looking at the city of Chicago in that photo—from the other end of Lake Michigan. It would be a very long cast, indeed….
Please reserve a copy for me # 500 would be great. Thanks Sandy
Sandy—No one reserved 500 yet, so it’s all yours…thanks.
Sign me up.
Chad—Signed.
Please add me to the list, thanks.
Rob—You’re on. Thanks.
Hi. I’d like to be on the list please!
Steve—You’re on the list. Thanks.
Are pre-order copies still available as of 1/13/13, or…?
Steve—Yes, there are indeed still copies available. I’ll get you onto the list if you like.
I would like to be added to the list – 007 if it is available :-)
Vince—007 was reserved in about 007 seconds the day the book was announced… And 777 is gone, too. But 077 remains. I put your name next to it just to hold it for now, but let me know if you’d prefer something else.
Hi Jason, please reserve me a copy, number is not important.Thanks Paul
Congratulations and blessings to your family on the birth of Baby Brooke. Won’t you please add my name to your new book reservation list?
MRL
Thanks, Margaret. You are on the list.
Hi Jason,
Glad to hear Brooke made it out of the NICU and is doing well!
I’d like to reserve a copy of your new book.
Cheers,
Al
Al—Thanks for the kind words about Brooke. You’re on the list.
Put me down for 114 if possible
114 it is. Thanks.
Jason,
Please reserve a copy of your new book for me. Any number is fine. I’m looking forward to it!
Thanks,
Bob
Bob, you’re on. Thank you.
Hi Jason, please reserve me a copy, number is not important.Cheers Jon
Jon—You’re on and thanks.
451? do you deliver to Chile? if so, I’m in ;)
Simon—I’ll send books just about anywhere! Shipping to Chile isn’t cheap, as you know, but I’m more than happy to fill out the customs form and send it your way. I’ll try to get a better idea of shipping costs once I have a final page count. Clever reservation number, too (I assume we are both thinking Bradbury)?
Hi Jason,
If there is still a per-order list I would love to get on it!
Thanks!
Paul—Still a list and you’re now on it. Thank you.
Hey bro–2 for me–actually one for me and another for my associate please.Look forward to taking Brooke down the river she needs to experience the trico hatch.
Flynn—Will do. Check your email….
Please put me on the list for one copy. If possible I would like #666 else give me #111, 222, 333, 444, 555, 777, 888 or 999. Thanks.
222 is available and is all yours, Martin.
Is number 19 available?? if so please put me down for it.
Kind regards.
Les.
No one had requested 19 specifically yet, so it’s yours, Les.
Please reserve me a copy.
TIA
You’re on, A.J. Thanks.
Please reserve one for me. Number not important.
Paul
Paul,
You are reserved. Thanks!
Hi Jason,
please reserve a copy for me. Looking forward to it.
Best,
Thomas
Thomas—Thanks for the reservation. You’re on the list.
i’d like to be added to the list, if there’s any room left. thanks!
Matt,
You are on. Thanks.
Hi,
Is there any chance you can reserve me a copy please?
Many thanks
Mick Pogson
Mick—Yes! You’re on the list.
Hi Jason.
My earlier response vanished, so I’ll try again.
Loved your contributions to Presentation and the Great Waters VHS series. Looking forward to my first encounter with your solo work, and crossing my fingers hoping there are some copies left.
If it’s not taken or too much trouble, could you please hook me up with #489? I would like that one to match the new dry fly rod I’m longing to use on the Ranch at Henry’s.
Best wishes!
Bryan–Nampa, Idaho
Bryan—Thank you for the kind words. #489 is yours. And best of luck the ‘Fork with you new rod.
Hi Jason
Thinking about shipping costs … Will your book be available via a distributor in the UK?
If not then I would like to pre-pre-order the lowest number you have remaining.
Thanks, Andrew
Andrew—For now, the book will only be available directly from me. That may change, but there are no UK distros in the works at this point.
Thanks for the reply Jason, please may I pre-pre-order the lowest number you have remaining.
Will you please put the boys at 2SergeantsFlyFishing down for a copy!
Derek
Derek—You’re on the list. Thanks.
Hey Jason…..at last!
Can you add me to your list and also advise via email how, when I can pay for the book if you have any available?
A low number would be good, however, I’m looking forward to it for the content really!
Many thanks,
Alun
Alun—You are on the list. An email will go out to everyone who reserves a copy once the book is closer to press, so no worries about pay, etc, until then. Thanks.
Jason, please put me down for a copy, looking forward to it since the old one went oop!
Hi JB! I “borrowed” my Dad’s copy of NoFC. In preparation for the inevitable, I was hoping I could reserve 612 (Minneapolis area code). Is it possible?
Stuart—612 is all yours, thanks.
Hi Jason, I would like a copy… 333 or 521, thanks
521 is yours, Claude.
Jason,
Please put me down for one copy. Post will be to Australia.
Regards
Bryan
Hi Jason,
Please put me down for one copy. I would like 503 or 208 if available. If those numbers aren’t available put me down for any number.
Thanks,
Jon
Jon–I think both of those numbers are available. I’ll double check when I am home and let you know.
Hi Jason,
Please put me down for one copy as well.
Thanks,
Jon
Hi JASON
Please reserve copy number 08 for me.
Postage will be to Australia
regards Jim B
Jason,
Please reserve a copy for me. Number does not matter.
Thanks,
Blake
G’day Jason
Please reserve a copy for me. Post will be to Australia.
Cheers
Darren
Jason I would like a copy of your new book when it is available
Ken Sylvia
7301 East Maritime Dr
Tucson Arizona 85756
I want to purchase a book.