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My new book released

PostPosted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 8:44 am
by Finch
G'day forum members

I'm pleased to announce the release of my latest book "Wildlife of Australia - a nature photographer's journey" on the 1st Oct 2008. It is a 200 page, hard-cover, coffee table book that celebrates the life of Australia's diverse and unique wildlife.

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Here's a link to a pdf of some of the pages: http://www.michaelsnedic.com/assets/art ... tralia.pdf (please be aware that the pdf is quite low res and photo quality isn't brilliant)

The book has a recommended price of $39.95 and available in bookshops throughout Australia.

Cheers

Michael

Re: My new book released

PostPosted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:11 am
by gstark
Michael,

Congratulations, and well done.

I wish you sales figures beyond your wildest dreams.

Re: My new book released

PostPosted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:24 am
by ATJ
Outstanding Michael. All the best with the sales.

Re: My new book released

PostPosted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:51 am
by Finch
gstark wrote:Michael,

Congratulations, and well done.

I wish you sales figures beyond your wildest dreams.


Thanks Gary and Andrew

It would be great to get good sales but the royalties are so low that I certainly aren't going to retire on the proceeds! As you said in a recent post congratulating Dave's ANZANG win, Gary, its not just having the best gear, but "it still needs the operator with the vision and the skill to make the image happen". I couldn't agree more. If you have the passion, drive, patience and vision you will get the photographic rewards, no matter what gear you have.

Cheers

Michael

Re: My new book released

PostPosted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:23 am
by jase80
I think the cover image is great and will definately draw people in.

Good luck with the sales.

Re: My new book released

PostPosted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:34 am
by sirhc55
Michael, you have achieved what many only dream of - congratulations.

The next step is to publish yourself and make heaps more dosh :wink:

Re: My new book released

PostPosted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:49 am
by radar
Congrats Michael,

good luck with the sales, just in time for Christmas :up:

André

Re: My new book released

PostPosted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:42 am
by Big V
Congratulations and kudos for following your passion and making it happen. Without commitment and dedication projects like this never come to fruition. It must be very rewarding to see the final product and that in itself is enough, if you make some money, that is a nice bonus...

Re: My new book released

PostPosted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 12:08 pm
by StarForge
Fantastic stuff! May this book be bought and enjoyed by not only us in Australia, but by people all around the world :D

Re: My new book released

PostPosted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 1:00 pm
by DaveB
Congratulations on getting it printed and distributed!
There's some very nice stuff in that PDF.

Just out of interest, how much text is there in the book other than the picture captions?

Re: My new book released

PostPosted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:51 pm
by Matt. K
Congratulations! A book is a beautiful thing...and a photography book is twice a beautiful thing!

Re: My new book released

PostPosted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:21 pm
by Finch
Thanks everyone for your congrats and comments of suport - very much appreciated :D

Here's a reply to a few questions:

Chris - I'd though about self-publishing and it is quite expensive to print and distribute and could be a risk
Big V - Yes, it is rewarding to see the final product on the shelves, as it has taken a n unbelieveable amount of time (LOTS of late nights over months) to get it exactly as I wanted it. Some dollars are icing on the cake.
Starforge - Yes, it will be sold overseas
Dave B - There are only captions, 2 page intro, 2 page foreword and an acknowledgements page. Congrats again on your ANZANG section win, too!

Cheers

Michael

Re: My new book released

PostPosted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:59 pm
by devilla101
Congratulations, we'll keep an eye out for it

Re: My new book released

PostPosted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:09 pm
by sheepie
Huge congrats mate - I'll keep an eye out for it and get a copy. Love your work :)

...we must try and organise a trip up your way - would be good to catch up again.

Re: My new book released

PostPosted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:39 pm
by Manta
Congratulations Michael. Another great success no doubt.

Re: My new book released

PostPosted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:41 pm
by Finch
Thanks, guys

Sheepie - yes, we'll have to catch up some day. Let me know when you are up this way and we might organise a get-together with a few of us

Cheers

Michael

Re: My new book released

PostPosted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:08 am
by Killakoala
Congratulations Michael. May ye have all the success you deserve.

Re: My new book released

PostPosted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:06 am
by ozimax
Nice work, well done, all the best for the book's sales. Ozi.

Re: My new book released

PostPosted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:15 pm
by Finch
G'day guys

Have been getting heaps of people asking me where to buy copies of my new book. Most Dymocks stores around the country have them, Collins books in Victoria, some Angus and Robertson, Mary ryan and QBD in Qld and numerous independent book stores.

Sales are going well, which is a relief!

Cheers

Michael