In Print: 'BLOCKLAND: 21 Stories of Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Crypto-Currency'

[Fattcatt]

I'm excited to get mine.    I can't speak for anyone else, but if it gets delayed some, that's okay with me because it's better to do it right the first time. Delays are kinda expected also. 

[Iced]

I'm excited to get mine.    I can't speak for anyone else, but if it gets delayed some, that's okay with me because it's better to do it right the first time. Delays are kinda expected also. 

I'm totally with you, if delays are necessary I don't mind it all!

[elianite]

Still fine-tuning the formatting stuff, took a bit longer than expected.
All 660 citations are done. Still aiming to start printing this month, if no surprises.

[CjMapope]

Still fine-tuning the formatting stuff, took a bit longer than expected.
All 660 citations are done. Still aiming to start printing this month, if no surprises.

woot , cool man, thx for the update!

i look forward to curling up with my little guys this fall and reading this.

Hope you and yours are staying healthy!

[nathansenn]

I'll take #64 if still available 

[elianite]

Editing & formatting is complete. Looks like we are coming to 320 pages on the 8.5x11, and ~500 on 6x9 which comes out later. 5.5x8.5 as originally planned may be too small for this much text.
I have begun signing with my digital pen.

The cover needs to be reformatted for the finalized page count.
The back cover text still needs a bit of editing. It will likely not be the same as in the final product.
The index of the pre-publication pre-print edition will likely be a simplified version of the final product.

Proceeding to printing within days.

[MoparMiningLLC]

@elianite

I am glad to see all the editing is done and that your book is going to print, I am very excited to see the end result! and I am very happy I was able to be of assistance in getting it to that point.

if there is a numbered edition - I would like to try and reserve #76 if possible.

[elianite]

UPDATE:
The final text file and cover have officially been submitted. The printers start rolling this week!

[elianite]

After some image sizing and font embedding needed to be done, the new version has again been submitted to the publisher.

[elianite]

The title has been approved by the publisher!

... but, the cover got cropped in a very ugly way, so the title needs to be resized and centered. A few more days, again.
I'm not about to let a badly cropped cover get out after micro-managing the design for a month.
+1 if you agree 

[MoparMiningLLC]

The title has been approved by the publisher!

... but, the cover got cropped in a very ugly way, so the title needs to be resized and centered. A few more days, again.
I'm not about to let a badly cropped cover get out after micro-managing the design for a month.
+1 if you agree 

+1 --- it will be worth the wait.

[Imperial_Hash]

congratz Elias!

[2stout]

The title has been approved by the publisher!

... but, the cover got cropped in a very ugly way, so the title needs to be resized and centered. A few more days, again.
I'm not about to let a badly cropped cover get out after micro-managing the design for a month.
+1 if you agree 

+1, absolutely!

[elianite]

All systems go!

If you have not yet sent payment or an address, please PM me.
The presses are already going. Looks like due to Covid, the US facility may take weeks to fulfill orders so for now US orders will be sent from the UK. Let me know if you want to save some trees and get yours from the US facility and don't mind getting your book later than others.

It's happening. 

[MoparMiningLLC]

All systems go!

If you have not yet sent payment or an address, please PM me.
The presses are already going. Looks like due to Covid, the US facility may take weeks to fulfill orders so for now US orders will be sent from the UK. Let me know if you want to save some trees and get yours from the US facility and don't mind getting your book later than others.

It's happening. 

I cannot wait to read it in print! congratulations on getting this done!

[Fattcatt]

I can only speak for myself, so, I'd like to get my books as soon as humanly possible. The U.S. has a supply chain that is slowing, and shows no evidence in getting any better in the near (or extended) future.         You might want to consider shipping all U.S.A. orders out first. With some luck, we might possibly get them prior to the Presidential election over here.....possibly?? 

[elianite]

I can only speak for myself, so, I'd like to get my books as soon as humanly possible. The U.S. has a supply chain that is slowing, and shows no evidence in getting any better in the near (or extended) future.         You might want to consider shipping all U.S.A. orders out first. With some luck, we might possibly get them prior to the Presidential election over here.....possibly?? 

I've filled most orders now, and the majority are getting shipped from the UK so you should leave the warehouse by the end of next week. For those in the US who ordered multiple books, I ordered 1 from UK and the rest from the US, so you at least get one asap.

Also, I received the first 3 books today. These are the first ones printed in addition to one copy of the early draft back in March, and they are unique because they have the off-balance cover that I posted a picture of. I did notice some minor issues; the running heads at the top of the pages are a bit fuzzy and missing in two chapters.. But good news is that the book is true to form and looks beautiful with the hardcover encyclopedia. I think you'll also enjoy the unique signatures I've added to the 1st page of each copy.

[Jcga]

Hi Elianite,
I have sent you a msg via your website.

[Fattcatt]

*Got the book today, (9-8-2020) looks really good. Looking forward to reading it. Others should be getting theirs soon too 

[elianite]

Cointelegraph has published the first book review!

https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockland-book-review-part-gonzo-part-bitcoin-thriller-100-recommended