| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Fissile |
Posted - 02/16/2014 : 16:11:48
Anyone order the Pixies photo book on Kickstarter? Apparently Kickstarter has been hacked and user data has been stolen.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57618976-83/kickstarter-hacked-user-data-stolen/ |
| 35 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Helmut |
Posted - 10/09/2014 : 22:46:32
I got my copy today, looks good on my coffee table. |
| The Maharal |
Posted - 10/06/2014 : 09:47:37
Found that thing on Facebook the other day a bit shameless. Basically telling people to write a review of the book on Amazon to be in with a chance of winning the book. |
| shineoftheever |
Posted - 10/03/2014 : 16:11:03
i'll go through the names at the back later tonight see if i recognize any members from this site. i saw a couple members from the other site mentioned in the front few pages in a special thanks and wondered if they are the same as their usernames from this site ie. surfer_rosa, fartbone, et cetera....
"There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception." |
| shineoftheever |
Posted - 10/03/2014 : 16:08:33
there are some FANTASTIC photos in this book for certain. very cool. and i'm glad it was bound the way it was because it feels like it is built to last. this will occupy a special place on the top shelf out of reach of all the children and future grandchildren and grubby fingered guests. if it gets ruined it will be my fault alone...
"There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception." |
| pixie punk |
Posted - 09/25/2014 : 02:40:00
http://www.slicingupeyeballs.com/2014/09/24/win-pixies-photo-book/ A chance to win a copy autographed by Black Francis.
PUERTO RICO PIXIE |
| windupbird |
Posted - 09/23/2014 : 19:52:25
I just received my copy today. I have barely had a chance to really look through the book and haven't read any of the text yet.
But af first glance and going through it, it looks really fantastic. High quality. The presentation of the photos is stylized, but in a good way. It's very well done. Tons of photos. Great stuff. |
| Fissile |
Posted - 09/21/2014 : 14:58:17
quote:
Originally posted by shineoftheever
still not arrived in Canada. but i understand US addresses have got theirs? some facebook photos make it look better than i originally thought.
.....waiting (im)patiently.
"There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception."
I didn't order a book, since I suspected that the people putting together this project were amateurs, and judging from all the delays, it appears that I was right.
That said, there is a Facebook page dedicated to this book, and the buyers who have received their books seem to be pleased with the product.
Let us know when you receive yours, and tell us how you like it.
ETA: As of this post, the book has one review on Amazon and not a very good one at that. I have to agree with the reviewer, reprinting pictures with no captions or stories to go along with them isn't very interesting.
http://www.amazon.com/PIXIES-History-Sean-T-Rayburn/dp/0991507606/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411348161&sr=8-1&keywords=pixies+a+visual+history
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| shineoftheever |
Posted - 09/21/2014 : 09:08:47
still not arrived in Canada. but i understand US addresses have got theirs? some facebook photos make it look better than i originally thought.
.....waiting (im)patiently.
"There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception." |
| shineoftheever |
Posted - 09/07/2014 : 01:08:22
and the yellow poster. and the red poster.
"There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception." |
| shineoftheever |
Posted - 09/07/2014 : 01:01:39
that's annoying. cheaper than the kickstarter price - especially if you take into account the time value of money.
i really like that button set.
"There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception." |
| Fissile |
Posted - 09/06/2014 : 06:00:07
Well, it looks like it's really happening. Books signed by BF are now available for sale for $75 each.
http://pixiesbook.com/shop/
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| shineoftheever |
Posted - 08/30/2014 : 20:05:51
i laughed when i got that one because it was over 30 days since the update prior where they said "will be shipping in just a few days". i saw some pictures of it. looks alright, but not a $75 coffee table book. i shouldn't pan it before i receive so i will reserve judgment until then.....i guess. please be something great . fingers crossed!
"There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception." |
| Discoking |
Posted - 08/28/2014 : 21:53:17
i'm glad they managed to finally get this finished. good for them. i bet they're also quite happy about this.
 it's educational |
| Discoking |
Posted - 08/28/2014 : 21:46:52
quote:
BOOKS ARE DONE!
Posted on August 28, 2014 3:55 pm by madtempest
Good news! The book is printed and bound! All 3500 copies are packed up and ready to ship to the fulfillment house for shipping out to backers and anyone who pre-ordered! This means the books will be shipping out to everyone next week!
so they hadn't been shipped out before? that explains the book not arriving yet at shine's.
it's educational |
| picpic |
Posted - 08/28/2014 : 10:05:27
http://pixiesbook.com/uncategorized/books-are-done/
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"Service Unavailable" |
| Discoking |
Posted - 08/21/2014 : 21:38:13
0_°
wow. i hope you receive it soon, shine.
and yeah, what does everyone, who did receive it, think of the book?
it's educational |
| shineoftheever |
Posted - 08/21/2014 : 20:44:53
i haven't got mine yet. wtf? i confirmed address too....
"There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception." |
| Fissile |
Posted - 07/08/2014 : 04:22:22
According to the latest update the book is currently being shipped. Anyone receive it yet? If so, what do you think of the book? |
| Fissile |
Posted - 06/22/2014 : 13:08:35
Latest update claims the book is going out at the end of this month. |
| shineoftheever |
Posted - 05/25/2014 : 05:44:59
quote:
Originally posted by shineoftheever
i would expect an e-mail once they've decided on a printer. it worries me a little that they haven't done this yet. i think this could mean they have xxx amount of money to print/bind this thing and they don't want to eat into too much of their profit. but because its a specialty item and most likely a one-off job; no large scale high-quality printer will be willing to do it for a cheap price. and the high quality low-run printer are specialty printers that demand more $$$. i think we are going to end up with a) a lower quality product than what was expected or b) a seriously diminished but higher quality book....
either that or they will find a printer to print/bind when it is convenient for them.
agree with fissile, amateurs that bit off more than they could chew. i thought the pricing was indicative of lots of research and the ability to get the band to commit to autographs et cetera but perhaps they priced themselves out. should have stuck with the Chinese printer and babysat the autographed pictures to China if they had to....
"Fundamentally, all writing is about the same thing; it's about dying, about the brief flicker of time we have here, and the frustration that it creates.
On second thought; FUCK THAT! $175 is plenty cash to have a quality book printed/bound almost anywhere and still pocket lots of P. I want my fucking PIXIES coffee table book.....as advertised.
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| Fissile |
Posted - 04/28/2014 : 03:16:16
Yikes! Starting to look like this may never happen. |
| Discoking |
Posted - 04/27/2014 : 21:16:49
wow, what a shame.
it's educational |
| shineoftheever |
Posted - 04/27/2014 : 19:34:35
latest update was an inflated update basically saying "nothing firm yet". :(
"Fundamentally, all writing is about the same thing; it's about dying, about the brief flicker of time we have here, and the frustration that it creates. |
| Fissile |
Posted - 04/04/2014 : 13:39:35
I don't know if a printer has been selected yet, but perhaps they should consider Meridian Printing in Rhode Island. Meridian is where the recent Wood Guthrie book, Wardy Forty has been printed
http://modern-ruins.com/blog/ |
| Fissile |
Posted - 03/24/2014 : 16:05:48
quote:
Originally posted by shineoftheever
i would expect an e-mail once they've decided on a printer. it worries me a little that they haven't done this yet. i think this could mean they have xxx amount of money to print/bind this thing and they don't want to eat into too much of their profit. but because its a specialty item and most likely a one-off job; no large scale high-quality printer will be willing to do it for a cheap price. and the high quality low-run printer are specialty printers that demand more $$$. i think we are going to end up with a) a lower quality product than what was expected or b) a seriously diminished but higher quality book....
either that or they will find a printer to print/bind when it is convenient for them.
agree with fissile, amateurs that bit off more than they could chew. i thought the pricing was indicative of lots of research and the ability to get the band to commit to autographs et cetera but perhaps they priced themselves out. should have stuck with the Chinese printer and babysat the autographed pictures to China if they had to....
"Fundamentally, all writing is about the same thing; it's about dying, about the brief flicker of time we have here, and the frustration that it creates.
Yup. That's why I didn't put in an order for the book, I had my doubts about the experience of the people putting together the project. I would have risked a lesser amount of money, but this was a bit too much.
Well, I hope everyone who paid gets their book, I'm curious to find out what it's like. |
| shineoftheever |
Posted - 03/24/2014 : 15:57:29
i would expect an e-mail once they've decided on a printer. it worries me a little that they haven't done this yet. i think this could mean they have xxx amount of money to print/bind this thing and they don't want to eat into too much of their profit. but because its a specialty item and most likely a one-off job; no large scale high-quality printer will be willing to do it for a cheap price. and the high quality low-run printer are specialty printers that demand more $$$. i think we are going to end up with a) a lower quality product than what was expected or b) a seriously diminished but higher quality book....
either that or they will find a printer to print/bind when it is convenient for them.
agree with fissile, amateurs that bit off more than they could chew. i thought the pricing was indicative of lots of research and the ability to get the band to commit to autographs et cetera but perhaps they priced themselves out. should have stuck with the Chinese printer and babysat the autographed pictures to China if they had to....
"Fundamentally, all writing is about the same thing; it's about dying, about the brief flicker of time we have here, and the frustration that it creates. |
| the acorahs |
Posted - 03/21/2014 : 13:34:09
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Originally posted by Fissile
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Originally posted by the acorahs
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Originally posted by Fissile
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Originally posted by the acorahs
this book is taking forever isn't it?
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http://snailhead.bandcamp.com/
According to the latest Kickstarter update, they switched printers...from a printer in China, to one in the US of Murica.
Did you order a book?
Yeah I did, I might be wrong, but I am pretty sure it was supposed to be out in August/September last year. And then Christmas, and then February, and now it's whenever really.
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http://snailhead.bandcamp.com/
I can understand your frustration. I don't think it's a deliberate attempt at defrauding anyone. Sounds to me like amateurs in over their heads. Good luck. Let us know when, or if, you get your book.
Oh yeah, I'm not saying that whoever has organised it is up to no good. It is just annoying having the delay. Got serious buyers remorse now.
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http://snailhead.bandcamp.com/ |
| Fissile |
Posted - 03/21/2014 : 04:49:30
quote:
Originally posted by the acorahs
quote:
Originally posted by Fissile
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Originally posted by the acorahs
this book is taking forever isn't it?
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http://snailhead.bandcamp.com/
According to the latest Kickstarter update, they switched printers...from a printer in China, to one in the US of Murica.
Did you order a book?
Yeah I did, I might be wrong, but I am pretty sure it was supposed to be out in August/September last year. And then Christmas, and then February, and now it's whenever really.
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http://snailhead.bandcamp.com/
I can understand your frustration. I don't think it's a deliberate attempt at defrauding anyone. Sounds to me like amateurs in over their heads. Good luck. Let us know when, or if, you get your book. |
| the acorahs |
Posted - 03/20/2014 : 17:39:54
quote:
Originally posted by Fissile
quote:
Originally posted by the acorahs
this book is taking forever isn't it?
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http://snailhead.bandcamp.com/
According to the latest Kickstarter update, they switched printers...from a printer in China, to one in the US of Murica.
Did you order a book?
Yeah I did, I might be wrong, but I am pretty sure it was supposed to be out in August/September last year. And then Christmas, and then February, and now it's whenever really.
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http://snailhead.bandcamp.com/ |
| Fissile |
Posted - 03/19/2014 : 16:08:10
quote:
Originally posted by the acorahs
this book is taking forever isn't it?
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http://snailhead.bandcamp.com/
According to the latest Kickstarter update, they switched printers...from a printer in China, to one in the US of Murica.
Did you order a book? |
| the acorahs |
Posted - 03/19/2014 : 13:55:22
this book is taking forever isn't it?
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http://snailhead.bandcamp.com/ |
| Fissile |
Posted - 03/09/2014 : 06:34:08
quote:
Originally posted by shineoftheever
and we continue to wait....
"Fundamentally, all writing is about the same thing; it's about dying, about the brief flicker of time we have here, and the frustration that it creates.
I didn't order it, too pricey. Didn't they promise end of February? |
| shineoftheever |
Posted - 03/08/2014 : 22:05:04
and we continue to wait....
"Fundamentally, all writing is about the same thing; it's about dying, about the brief flicker of time we have here, and the frustration that it creates. |
| ccuadros |
Posted - 02/18/2014 : 15:50:01
I already orderer the book, and i changed the pass when i got the alert from kickstarter |
| sdon |
Posted - 02/17/2014 : 23:30:49
epic last minute
With the raindrops it sounds like vinyl
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"Aristophanes! (gong sounds)" |
