tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526999.post1023138518223776971..comments2024-03-26T12:26:28.548-04:00Comments on rob mclennan's blog: MINE MINE MINE NOW NOW NOW: Johanna Skibsrud, The Sentimentalists, Gaspereau Press + the Scotiabank Giller Prizerob mclennanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07958889643637765864noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526999.post-33669700362064466722010-11-15T09:52:24.882-05:002010-11-15T09:52:24.882-05:00Unfortunately it's yet another sign that peopl...Unfortunately it's yet another sign that people feel that books are something to be consumed rather than having any lasting value. Good on Gaspereau for believing that the book has an intrinsic value and not compromising on the production just to achieve a higher profit.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10986705395064547094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526999.post-72004009806306435602010-11-14T21:39:09.724-05:002010-11-14T21:39:09.724-05:00Check your independent bookstore- that's where...Check your independent bookstore- that's where the books are going first. <br />And there is an e-version via Kobo- which you can download to computer or ipad, I think, not just the Kobo reader.RMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526999.post-18018025695272709402010-11-14T14:36:56.858-05:002010-11-14T14:36:56.858-05:00To be sure I admire what Gaspereau does and its et...To be sure I admire what Gaspereau does and its ethical stand on this matter, but isn't it also true that, among other factors, lack of reliable sales is slowly squeezing the small publisher regardless of the type of printing machine they use? Having some acquaintance with our small publishers I get the feeling they are tired of being obscured by the 'bigs' be they big publishers or big sellers and they'd give an eye tooth for a hit book. It is the rare book from a small pub that pays for its own cost of printing and warehousing (and don't forget marketing). Maybe Gaspereau is the unusual press that is not operating at death's door financially, but I can think of two dozen others who would love those sales figures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526999.post-65483610312953326322010-11-14T09:06:19.494-05:002010-11-14T09:06:19.494-05:00Fantastic! I told friends that this book frenzy re...Fantastic! I told friends that this book frenzy reminded me of the Cabbage Patch Kid "craze" of the 80's. Is that any way to treat a Giller Prize winner? Yes, I'm definitely anxious to get a copy of this book...but good for the publisher for insisting on quality and on doing it his way.Everyday Athenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03461805865008117020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526999.post-6918627418154299112010-11-14T08:36:21.999-05:002010-11-14T08:36:21.999-05:00Thoroughly enjoyed, and agree with, your commentar...Thoroughly enjoyed, and agree with, your commentary.<br /><br />Society today is much too focused on the "now now now" pressures.<br /><br />Thanks - and thanks for the sample poem. I think I'll buy that book.Images by Cecihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04397280034033739033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526999.post-58194433609786205842010-11-14T00:33:32.834-05:002010-11-14T00:33:32.834-05:00Slow books, like slow food...Slow books, like slow food...Kathyhttp://www.KathyPage.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526999.post-52680854327320038692010-11-13T19:08:28.506-05:002010-11-13T19:08:28.506-05:00Thank you for this. The guys at Gaspereau are made...Thank you for this. The guys at Gaspereau are made of awesome (the book, I'll reserve judgement on lest I spoiler it) and I've been very wearied by the bludgeoning they've been receiving. They can handle it, and do, but it's been exasperating to watch.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526999.post-83565440888358765972010-11-13T17:11:21.809-05:002010-11-13T17:11:21.809-05:00I still think she or her publisher should post an ...I still think she or her publisher should post an e-version of the text for whatever price (I think a good one) for folk who want to read it. Then they can also buy the book, if they can find it.Jack Ruttanhttp://mruttan.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526999.post-35249917925340559952010-11-13T16:09:23.480-05:002010-11-13T16:09:23.480-05:00Well put, rob. It's been sad to see how Gasper...Well put, rob. It's been sad to see how Gaspereau have been cast as the villains in all of this.Alexhttp://www.goodreports.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526999.post-35912052237125269982010-11-13T15:27:32.534-05:002010-11-13T15:27:32.534-05:00A timely and well aimed corrective to all this hys...A timely and well aimed corrective to all this hysterical bullying.<br /><br />"Apparently copies of the book are available still on the Chapters site ..."<br /><br />I don't think they are, rob. Note the 3 - 5 week delivery time. The search for availability in the Toronto area yielded 0 results. Other areas?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526999.post-387064492688897282010-11-13T14:52:03.101-05:002010-11-13T14:52:03.101-05:00Thank you for this balanced and rational response ...Thank you for this balanced and rational response to a silly, consumer-driven illusion of a problem. If anything, the perceived shortage will perpetuate the interest. I think this is an example of mass production mentality being unable to understand the beauty of the made object. And, like you say, there's always the ebook route for those who can't wait. <br /> I made the mistake of commenting on the G&M site about this "controversy" and am getting pilloried for it. It's interesting 'though to see how the western consumer's need for instant satisfaction is frustrated by careful craftsmanship.<br /> Anyway, thank you.M.D. Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377431489687265439noreply@blogger.com