Upcoming Emmons Book Survey

Jon Light · Post by **Jon Light** » 9 May 2021 7:14 am

I opted out of bookshelves and boxes etc. years ago and I only do e-books and unfortunately I locked myself into Kindle format -- a devil's deal, but it's where I'm at.
However, if this book is not available as such, I will definitely make the exception and buy the paperback. And a mai tai for Steve.

Bill Lowe · Post by **Bill Lowe** » 9 May 2021 8:26 am

no audio book?

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 9 May 2021 9:19 am

I'll buy a paper back.

Jon Zimmerman · Post by **Jon Zimmerman** » 9 May 2021 2:21 pm

Same for me- paperback. Though I may have to read thru strong magnification lenses as time passes. A daunting task for you, Fish, yet we folks here on b0bâ€™s site know very well Buddy would welcome the results. In truth, it is both his, as well as your, personal legacy...and of great significance to members of this Forum. Whatever form it takes, I hope itâ€™s a tight and tidy, enduring tribute to a massive, musical genius we all still admire.

Ernie Renn · Post by **Ernie Renn** » 10 May 2021 9:48 am

I can't wait, Steve!

Whatever format it comes out in, is fine with me. I imagine I'll have to have multiple copies anyway...

I do have a different coffee table book that was a limited edition that was $110.00, so that price wouldn't be surprising.

If you need anything, you know where to find me...

Marty Broussard · Post by **Marty Broussard** » 10 May 2021 5:59 pm

Will probably read it in one sitting...lol

Per Berner · Post by **Per Berner** » 10 May 2021 9:04 pm

Being a true book fan, I will go for the hardback version. But even in a tiny print run, the price difference compared to a quality paperback version seems way off.

At the same size, with the same contents colorwise, the hardback shouldn't have to be more than twice the price of a paperback, even in a very limited print run. (I know this, having published a couple of high quality books for corporate clients recently). Perhaps time to ask a few more printers for a quote?

On the other hand, the paperback price seems unnecessarily low; 29,95 would be more than OK, especially if it's a good size book â€“ as the subject deserves.

Whatever happens, Fish has done the steel guitar community a great service by writing this book, and it will be well worth whatever it costs.

Now, what about a book about Lloyd?

Mike Holder · Post by **Mike Holder** » 10 May 2021 10:57 pm

I believe Lloyd keeps a journal so perhaps this one is already written!..lol!

David Hodan · Post by **David Hodan** » 11 May 2021 4:01 am

As with a lot of multiple choice questions, there should be an "All of the Above". That's my vote

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 11 May 2021 8:50 am

I'm going to add that I, too, won't mind whatever format Steve decides upon.

I must say, though, that I've never been comfortable with digital publishing. I love books - having them, holding them, and knowing that they're sitting on a shelf where I can just pick them up on a whim.

And Fish - on that personal note: I think our tour was thirty-seven years ago, not forty-something. Whatever, it's still a very long time....Remember the tee-shirts? 'The 1987 Hurry-Up-and-Wait Tour'? I have a picture somewhere.

William Tench · Post by **William Tench** » 11 May 2021 2:49 pm

I chose hardback, but I'll take paperback if that's how it shakes out.

Whatever the format, I intend to purchase the book as soon as it's available.

Many thanks for your work on this important project.

Gene Tani · Post by **Gene Tani** » 13 May 2021 8:58 am

I'll buy a paperback first for sure and then maybe a hardcover.

Gordon Hartin · Post by **Gordon Hartin** » 13 May 2021 9:50 am

paperback

Eric Reeves · Post by **Eric Reeves** » 13 May 2021 10:35 am

I as well ticked the paperback box, but would likely buy the hardcopy if it were available.

scott murray · Post by **scott murray** » 13 May 2021 12:14 pm

what is the minimum Fish would need to order in either hardback or paperback?

seems he might do well offering all 3 options.

very exciting to know how close we are to having this book... THANK YOU STEVE!

Jonathan Shacklock · Post by **Jonathan Shacklock** » 15 May 2021 1:54 am

I do treasure my books and if a subject is close to my heart Iâ€™ll spring for a handsomely bound edition. Iâ€™m hoping the cover will be black. With a debossed Emmons logo. And for that price it had better have one of those nice ribbon bookmarks!

Seriously, an Emmons biography by a distinguished steel player? Pride of place on the shelf. Itâ€™s got to be hardback for me.

Jim Palenscar · Post by **Jim Palenscar** » 15 May 2021 7:26 am

Hardback!

Bruce Bouton · Post by **Bruce Bouton** » 23 May 2021 7:46 am

hardback if it's filled with tons of pics:)

Roy Carroll · Post by **Roy Carroll** » 24 May 2021 4:20 am

I'm in for a paperback, just let me know how to pay you.
Thanks for going to all the trouble.

John Haspert · Post by **John Haspert** » 24 May 2021 9:26 am

Hardback for me

joe long · Post by **joe long** » 24 May 2021 9:55 am

Hardback for me.

William Davis · Post by **William Davis** » 25 May 2021 6:16 am

Prefer hardback, but will take whatever. With the limited, niche market, I don't think any of the options are overpriced. Thank you, Mr. Fishell!

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 4 Jun 2021 11:13 am

put me down for a paperback and a hard cover for sure!

Duane Brown · Post by **Duane Brown** » 4 Jun 2021 4:03 pm

Paperback and I will probably wind up getting a hardback also.

Ben Elder · Post by **Ben Elder** » 5 Jun 2021 12:19 pm

Either hardback or paperback. I second the black cover suggestion (but I have to rethink my vote if for some unholy reason it's done in the lamentable basketweave pattern).

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