A Better Tomorrow
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- brains0
The site finally loaded for me. Great job skt! Wish I would have bucked up and been a part of this.
- mistermik0
nice site mr p - well good.
- mistermik0
the talent in that book is shocking.
Someone didn't pass on the memo about one spread graphics.
bunch of cunts .- what'cha talkin' bout?monospaced
- you seen all the spreads?mistermik
- Just the ones featured on in the Preview section of the book's site. Have you seen more?monospaced
- akrokdesign0
it loads to 70% really fast then nada.
- mistermik0
fast then?
- version30
so as far as publishing needs...
how may pages are we looking at?
type of paper wanted?
hardcover i'm assuming?
- skt0
brains:
In December 2008 we had an idea for a book project that would take advantage of the many talented up-and-coming as well as established artists, that can be found daily on the design-community website QBN.com formerly known as Newstoday.
The main aim of the project was to inspire donations [$50 per book] to the Patrick O'Brien Foundation and to strengthen the QBN community in 'coming together' for this cause. Patrick was one of the original editors, contributers and members whom was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease in 2005 at the age of 30.
Concept
The book showcases a diverse selection of work from members of QBN, representing all styles of outstanding visual media, including graphic design, illustration, and photography. The book is envisioned to paint a picture of the unique community that QBN is - a community that in spite of vast differences among its members (geographical, biographical, philosophical, and disciplinary) plays an important part, both professionally and personally, in the lives of the community members.
A community, where everything from students asking for direction on elemental graphical issues, to established designers asking for help with a logo takes place. There's a unique 'camaraderie' among the members, and at the same time it is incredibly competitive and sometimes ruthless (as the design-profession often is). We feel, that that the tie-in to Patrick (a long time QBN member) and his need for support is a very opportune time to display the importance and power of the QBN community.
The book features the work of established designers such as, Andrew Townsend (Un.Titled), Michael C. Place (Build), Darren Firth (keepsmesane, wearitwithpride), Chuck Anderson (nopattern), Hellohikimori and many other up-and-coming designers.
Status
For the past couple of months we have received, artworked and laid out all submissions and have been working with a well known publisher. But as of recently this partnership has ended, so now we are looking for a new publisher that would be interested in this project. Please feel free to email ... if you have interest in helping this project come to fruition.
- version30
i'll take care of surfsatation brains, don't worry about the press release
- WeLoveNoise0
skt - u say publishing, u mean printing ?
doesnt publishing include to marketing and selling of the book or is that what your looking for ?
- version30
surfstation is taken care of, now will someone forward or post the specs of the publishing/printing needs please? :)
- there is an email address you can use above, and in the site. i would type it out here again but it gets cut off.skt
- cheers for that by the way... the email address is the one you have posted on surfstation.skt
- i guess i just don't understand why we wouldn't want the publishing needs publicized. sending emailversion3
- i'm just pointing you in the direction of someone that can get you that information.skt
- scarabin0
someone tell me where to put my money so i can get a copy of that thing.
also, i'm hereby volunteering for the next one!
- brains0
I second both of scarabin's comments there.
- identity0
third
- NotByHand0
Here's some clarification of what we're looking for in regards to publishing:
–This project is a cooperative charitable effort on behalf of QBN & the QBN community, intended to raise the most possible funds for the Patrick O'Brien Foundation. Neither QBN or the team of QBN members contributing to the realization of this project are benefitting financially in any way.
We're looking to partner with a capable publisher that shares our passion and vision for the project. A publisher that is willing to engage in a relationship with QBN and us to figure out an optimal solution for traditional publishing involvement (production, distribution, marketing... etc), which will maximize the amount of proceeds going to Patrick.
Specific production related details (page count, materials...etc) can be discussed with us 'behind the scene' if a given publisher sees themselves as a good fit for this project.
We are obviously flexible with several of these things and are ultimately interested in creating a great book, which represents QBN, the QBN community, and Patrick O'Brien in the best way possible.Should any of you have potential leads or connections to such publishers, please provide us with any information at: publishing@abettertomorrowbook.c...
–Thank you for your continued support,
The ABT Team- ok cool thanksWeLoveNoise
- Someone needs to talk to Jon Parker over at Veer.jteore
- dyspl0
what about self publishing? Just a though, but with donations from qbners + help from invovled online graphic design shops (such as YWFT, Blanka etc...) it could maybe be an option.