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New Book: "Southern California Surf Music, 1960-1966"
Joined: Aug 23, 2007 Posts: 590 Monterey County, California 
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Posted on Apr 03 2015 12:32 PM
"Southern California Surf Music, 1960-1966" isn't due out for three more days. However, I learned this morning that the initial print run of the book has sold out (I understand this to be around 900 copies intended for advance orders). This is the first time (or one of the very few times) this has happened with this publisher in the 22 years they've been in business. If you've pre-ordered the book, it should arrive early next week. Yowza. John — |
Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19250 Des Moines, Iowa, USA 
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Posted on Apr 03 2015 12:33 PM
Congratulations again John! —Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
Joined: Jan 17, 2008 Posts: 2188 Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Apr 03 2015 01:03 PM
Big congrats! What does this mean for availability at SG101? —
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Joined: Aug 23, 2007 Posts: 590 Monterey County, California
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Posted on Apr 03 2015 01:09 PM
Selling out the initial print run is only a temporary problem, but a good problem to have. Copies will be available at the convention, at the Sierra Surf Band Camp in May, and at the Surfer Joe Fest in June. If you want a signed copy, you can order the book through my website as of next Tuesday (please request a signed copy when you order through PayPal). John — |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10331 southern Michigan
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Posted on Apr 03 2015 01:13 PM
Wow, John! Phenomenal, congratulations!!! (There are 900 surf music fans in the world??
Ivan |
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Joined: Aug 23, 2007 Posts: 590 Monterey County, California
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Posted on Apr 03 2015 01:30 PM
The publisher did not expect 900 copies to go before the book's official publication date. As I now understand, they expected that number of copies to be sold IN THE FIRST YEAR. I'm not sure what this portends for the music in the future, but it'll be interesting to see. John — |
Joined: Apr 29, 2010 Posts: 2466 Venice, CA
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Posted on Apr 03 2015 01:59 PM
This is fantastic! Congratulations, John! Insect Surfers |
Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Apr 03 2015 02:12 PM
I's a terrific achievement! Congratulations!!! —This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. |
Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4536 Wisconsin
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Posted on Apr 03 2015 03:31 PM
This is like, so bitchin'! Signed or not, I'm glad I pre-ordered mine. Should be at the PO Monday according to Amazon. (Or Tuesday, because everything inbound to this burg seems to take an extra day just because...) This is an important work; I'd like to see that printer find they gotta keep going like the Energizer bunny. —Wes DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25481 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Apr 03 2015 04:54 PM
Congrats John! Jeff(bigtikidude) |
Joined: Jul 29, 2009 Posts: 2605 Boss Angeles, CA
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Posted on Apr 03 2015 05:01 PM
Congrats, John! Damn, didn't pre-order it. I should have! Are there more being printed ASAP? —BOSS FINK "R.P.M." available now from DOUBLE CROWN RECORDS! |
Joined: Jul 21, 2009 Posts: 211 U.S. East Coast
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Posted on Apr 03 2015 08:15 PM
John wrote:
Okay, will check out your website http://johnblair.us/ — |
Joined: Nov 03, 2006 Posts: 693 San Clemente, CA
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Posted on Apr 04 2015 01:18 PM
John, Is your publisher tracking which part of the world ordered the most copies? —Happy Sunsets! |
Joined: Feb 09, 2012 Posts: 100 Zeeland, Netherlands 
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Posted on Apr 04 2015 03:37 PM
Great news that the first print run is soldout! Just pre-ordered the book at a Dutch booksellers webshop, delivery is expected Wednesday April 8. — |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10331 southern Michigan
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Posted on Apr 04 2015 04:57 PM
Well, darn. Though I pre-ordered on Amazon several weeks ago, when I check it now it says: "Delivery estimate: We need a little more time to provide you with a good estimate. We'll notify you via e-mail as soon as we have an estimated delivery date." I think I didn't order early enough to secure one from the first print. Ivan |
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Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4536 Wisconsin
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Posted on Apr 04 2015 08:16 PM
Similar (but not same) here. At least we know we're getting close. Mine now doesn't say delivery date anymore, but rather Shipping Date for Monday. Then again release date says the same thing. We'll see; I'll just wait for the tracking button to go live & get the email - they're pretty good about that stuff. It's just that I would really like to get my mitts on this book!!!!!! Wes DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. Last edited: Apr 04, 2015 20:16:38 |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25481 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Apr 04 2015 08:49 PM
Get the book from John at Surfer Joe or at the Surf Guitar 101 convention! —Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4536 Wisconsin
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Posted on Apr 05 2015 04:01 PM
Badger wrote:
SHIPPED! Due Sat April 11th. Wes DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. |
Joined: Dec 24, 2013 Posts: 145 Maribor 
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Posted on Apr 06 2015 10:56 AM
Mine is shipped too! — |
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Joined: Aug 23, 2007 Posts: 590 Monterey County, California
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Posted on Apr 06 2015 12:24 PM
The book can now be ordered on my website, www.johnblair.us (please read ordering instructions carefully if you aren't in the U.S.). If you want the book signed, please request that when you complete the order online. Thanks everybody. Off and running (er, surfing?). — |
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