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- 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
- 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
i'll take care of surfsatation brains, don't worry about the press release
- 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
so as far as publishing needs...
how may pages are we looking at?
type of paper wanted?
hardcover i'm assuming?
- mistermik0
fast then?
- akrokdesign0
it loads to 70% really fast then nada.
- 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
- mistermik0
nice site mr p - well good.
- brains0
The site finally loaded for me. Great job skt! Wish I would have bucked up and been a part of this.
- coco_ono0
nice!
- xencinas0
glad to be in this one :-)
- utopian0
The books looks beautiful, congrats!
- ItalianStallion0
Looks really great.
Good work.
I want a copy!!!
- Meeklo0
man.. it looks sick
I love the way the cover and how the book is displayed on the site too.