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Post by sturds » Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:19 pm

You tell them..."it's fan fiction," and laugh like a madman at people's flabbergasted reactions.

I just realized, print versions like this might be a good way to easy some people into the fandom. You could loan it to someone who's a big reader so they could avoid all the pitfalls of trying to navigate the Fimfiction front page with all its porn, and see what some of the best of the work has to offer.
FO:E is what really got me into the fandom I read the intro and thought "what the heck is this" and a week later "wait, its over...?" I haven't dared to start project horizons, might die from lack of sleep if its as good as this one.
(I never considered myself the reading type either...weird?)

*plus if it's size compares to the original print it'd make a nice conversation starter, it will be finding a happy home on my desk.

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Post by zemming » Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:30 pm

sturds wrote:So what kinda thickness can we expect from this monster compared to the 5 volume set? I'm kinda hoping for the "WHAT... IS... THAT!" reaction when its on display or being used. :pinkiehappy:
The books will be 9.25" by 6.25" We don't have the exact final dimensions for the books right now. That's something we'll get from the printer once we finalize everything with them.

For comparison, they should be about the same size, maybe a bit thicker that Past Sins and Inheritance.

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Post by sorathecrow » Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:33 pm

sturds wrote:
You tell them..."it's fan fiction," and laugh like a madman at people's flabbergasted reactions.

I just realized, print versions like this might be a good way to easy some people into the fandom. You could loan it to someone who's a big reader so they could avoid all the pitfalls of trying to navigate the Fimfiction front page with all its porn, and see what some of the best of the work has to offer.
FO:E is what really got me into the fandom I read the intro and thought "what the heck is this" and a week later "wait, its over...?" I haven't dared to start project horizons, might die from lack of sleep if its as good as this one.
(I never considered myself the reading type either...weird?)

*plus if it's size compares to the original print it'd make a nice conversation starter, it will be finding a happy home on my desk.
Reading is like any addiction--it just takes a good gateway drug and you're pretty much hooked for life. A lot better for your health, though. :pinkiesmile:

From what I've heard, PH kind-of co-opts and reinterprets just about everything about all of FoE's plot. I think you kind of have to try it for yourself and see if that's a good thing or not. I still haven't worked up the courage. (and it's like twice as long as FoE, so it's bigger than big)

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Post by Pantzar » Tue Apr 15, 2014 1:39 am

Heya!

Fantastic to see this rolling again, I signed up for the printing.

:pipshrug: Any mod out there that could do a quick check on my email just to confirm, id hate to miss out because of technical issues: pantzardavid1@gmail.com that would be great, thanks!

Edit: Loving these walking icons! :twilightsmile: :lwalk: :cwalk:

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Post by mrc0mmand » Tue Apr 15, 2014 1:54 am

Pantzar wrote:Heya!

Fantastic to see this rolling again, I signed up for the printing.

:pipshrug: Any mod out there that could do a quick check on my email just to confirm, id hate to miss out because of technical issues: pantzardavid1@gmail.com that would be great, thanks!

Edit: Loving these walking icons! :twilightsmile: :lwalk: :cwalk:
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If you have any question or problem feel free to visit our IRC channel or just send us an e-mail to FOEPrintProject@gmail.com!

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Post by Kanzuke » Tue Apr 15, 2014 4:38 am

I'm so glad another run is going, I was planning to try and print them myself in the same style as the first run, but when I got a quote for just Volume 4 (the longest, to be fair) I got £112. That's almost $190 . For just one of the books.
Single run Hardbacks are really expensive :V

I would of liked to have the five books, and the artwork as well, but I can survive without either

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Post by billybob579 » Tue Apr 15, 2014 1:20 pm

Thrilled to see this project going again! I'd love to order a set of books, but it's looking like I may be moving over the summer and can't be sure where I'll live when the books ship. Will it be possible to update my mailing address after sign ups have closed, without overly complicating things?

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Post by yetanothername » Tue Apr 15, 2014 3:01 pm

billybob579 wrote:Thrilled to see this project going again! I'd love to order a set of books, but it's looking like I may be moving over the summer and can't be sure where I'll live when the books ship. Will it be possible to update my mailing address after sign ups have closed, without overly complicating things?
When we start accepting payments you will have the opportunity to update your address.

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Post by PrismSpark » Tue Apr 15, 2014 9:07 pm

Still haven't finished this story, but Sweet Celestia is it good enough already to want physically.
Thanks to everypony involved in making this.
I can hardly wait fer me own copy~!
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Post by Queen of the Spectra » Tue Apr 15, 2014 9:57 pm

Can I get a confirmation? connell8@sbcglobal.net

Also, if the artwork isn't going in this printing, will it in future printings? (I might have to buy another set if this is true)

Thanks!

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