Call of the Surf

[tlapinski]

Woo hoo! Can't wait for my copy!

[Joe]

If it sells and I don't lose money - I've got a few other projects in mind. But if I lose - then I don't think I'll do another...
For one item, it's the most expensive thing I've done business wise....

[tlapinski]

Originally Posted by Joe

If it sells and I don't lose money - I've got a few other projects in mind. But if I lose - then I don't think I'll do another...
For one item, it's the most expensive thing I've done business wise....

Any chance of getting the rights to re-release Coleman's old books?

[Joe]

Anything is possible...
It depends on how much money somebody wants. The Fisherman Mag and Fisherman Press have new ownership and I don't think the book side of the business is that important to them.

But when you ask somebody to sell rights, they usually come back with a big number.

You need to weigh what is less risk, re-releasing an out of print book or doing a new one. A revised and updated edition of the same book may cost less to do than buying the rights to the old one.

[NIB]

I was surfing Ur site this smornin Joe looks good lots of things in stock.Need to get some things like some of them tattoo 2 oz Jr's the closet thing to the old junior thats out there.Need some of his 2 oz darters to fill out the color spectrum..The book looks like a great read for winter.I see u got some Andrus jigheads..Good choice his stuff is by far the best u can buy.Will place a order when my back pension comes in..
How many books do u figure u have to move to be a success?
Unfortunately our little surfcasting community doesn't sell lots of books.U gotta be a whore like Frank..
I hope the Book does good..Maybe u can do Dennis's book...

[Joe]

Anthony - Thanks for the kudos on the site - I'm glad you like the stuff.....

Tattoo is sending me some mullet pattern 2oz Darters today - that is a new pattern....I'll post a picture tomorrow when they come in - but it's up now if you want it sight unseen. Knowing Tattoo it will be nice.

Hab's blessed me with needles.....All honor and praise is his.

RE: The Book: Thank you for your interest....Most of the chapters center around outings in New Jersey circa 1919 - along the outer beach when it was still wild. Cool stuff - great writing.

I've spoken to Dennis about his book - it may be a good fit. I want to print short-run titles that are narrowly focused yet can be at least somewhat profitable. I have a printing background and I have a top-notch design and pre-press person - so I can self-publish without looking as bad as most. But my pockets are not that deep - I can't afford to have an early flop or I'm out of business. So before I entertain a more risky project I want to have a couple of moderate successes.

If I were to state my breakeven costs and business strategies I'd have several less imaginative people immediately trying to copy what I'm doing - so that's not a conversation for the world.

Frank's work is not without merit and he has power and influence in the outdoor press, and you're a very good customer - I'd rather have both of you like me.