May 13th: Leonard and Anjani Live in Toronto

Davido · Post by **Davido** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 4:09 pm

Before sending Chapters-Indigo my card details (as in my earlier post), I asked them to confirm that my order was within the first 1000 received,and therefore would be signed.They told me it was. Bearing in mind what Jarkko says, I will have to wait & see.

lightning · Post by **lightning** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 5:19 pm

Margaret and other beautiful losers: There will be 1000 copies soon plus the ones he signs in Montreal and the ones he gives away. In a few months maybe 100 of them will show up on Ebay. Over time even more. Keep your eye out.
Tchoch: Everyone knows the dice was loaded and the game was fixed. The book stores "good" customers and "A" lists here and there were e-mailed in advance,
Having a signed book is like talking to a human being instead of a recorded message. It's kind of nice, and book dealers inflate the price because of the rarity. That's why the rush for them. But it'kind of nuts.

Tchocolatl · Post by **Tchocolatl** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 5:40 pm

Hi Light! Having a signed book ordered by e-mail - Oh! Geez, I don't want to be the dimer of joy for people who will put their hands on those 1000 signed copies, no no - is not exactly the idea I have of having a book signed by the author. Why not having a special page signed and printed with all the books, then? Seems like all recorded messages to me. Now, I know, I know it makes those 1000 copies collection items, and some people like to collect things. Good for every one involved. Yes. A game is game and fun has no price. As long as eveybody has fun.

Post by **jarkko** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 12:13 am

This note has been received from Indigo today:

We appreciate hearing from our customers and value the information and feedback that we receive.
The first 1000 people to pre-order "Book of Longing" will receive a signed
First Edition of the "Book of Longing". It is not necessary to be present at
our flagship Indigo location at Bay and Bloor in Toronto to receive this very special item; only those who have taken advantage of this special online offer will be able to receive a signed copy.

Tri-me · Post by **Tri-me** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 1:49 am

lightning · Post by **lightning** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 4:40 am

Jarkko and others'
I just got an e-mail from Indigo saying as of 3/25 they have sold approximately 966 items and my order was in the first 1000 though it was placed slightly more than 24 hours after the offer began. I was a bird under the wire.

Post by **jarkko** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 2:45 pm

Wijbe in Holland has received a note from Indigo informing that they don't ship to Holland.

Tchocolatl · Post by **Tchocolatl** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 9:55 pm

Just toOooo bad Wijbe... tsk tsk. When we think that Ottawa is doing each year its big Tulip festival - a gift from Holland - around the parliament, we wonder for what exactly, yes, why, CA's diplomats are paid for.... sigh.

Well try there and have consolation price : save 10 bucks (bocks? boxes?

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margaret · Post by **margaret** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 11:11 pm

Hallelujah

After several unanswered emails to Chapters since last week and a few unsuccesful attempts to fax details to them, I finally had my order confirmed and later got them to confirm I would be getting one of the signed copies after all.

Margaret

lizzytysh · Post by **lizzytysh** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 11:29 pm

Well, that's all well and good, Margaret, but now you've got to deal with Kush and God

. Or, at least get started on your own 1,500

.

lightning · Post by **lightning** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 11:32 pm

The 1500 agreement wasn't finalized, the e-mail from Indigo said, but I don't think they would have led me on like that if they weren't pretty sure.

Post by **jarkko** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 11:39 pm

From the website of Indigo:

We ship to the following countries:

United States (excluding: Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorates, APO/FPO addresses if not in the continental United States).
Australia
Belgium
Bermuda
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Mexico
New Zealand
Norway
South Africa
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom

That explains why Wijbe's order from Holland was rejected.

lizzytysh · Post by **lizzytysh** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 12:03 am

You've got my address, Wijbe

. You two deserve a signed copy... shipping to Holland or not.

Love,
Lizzy

Tchocolatl · Post by **Tchocolatl** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 4:13 am

Aaaaaahhh..... I knew it.

It takes a lot more time than I tought to respond, though....

But ey!

Wijbe, be sure of one thing : I'll pick up a tulip from them for this.

Congrat Margaret! Well done!

kieron · Post by **kieron** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 3:07 pm

Margaret, I have just ordered online also. Havent received any email yet, I'll keep you posted.

Anne, are you thinking of overnighting outside Indigo?? Why don't you just go the store manager and tell him/her that Leonard asked you to meet him there. I would have though that anyone who was at the promo night should get closer to the front

Let us know how it goes

All the best
K