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New Woodturning Book - AAW Member Discounts

I clicked to order a Hardcover version, but then stalled out when the publisher wanted to create an "account." I bounced back and forth to see if they had some sort of express check-out process, but I couldn't find it. Am I missing something?

Frankly, I have so many accounts and passwords I can only keep track of the really important ones -- like my wife's bank account and the AAW login.

Seriously, can't I just pay with a credit card and check out? What else do they need besides my money and my address?

I can buy just about anything online from any number of major retail sites without an "account" so I can't think of any reason a book printer needs me to have an account.

I'll wait and get the paperback version.
 
I did the same thing though Amazon and didn't have to pay sales tax.
 
It's my understanding that the only way to get the discounted limited edition hard-cover version is through the publisher, via the special AAW members link or over the phone. Here's a toll free number for phone orders: 800-457-9112

BTW, I just spoke to the publisher, who says that hard-cover orders through Amazon.com or others will not be filled.
 
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You can also get the hardcover at Amazon.com for less than $50 with free shipping
 
Steve,

Passing the word from the publisher: "If there are any left, we will make them available exclusively to AAW Members at the symposium, but not at the discounted rate."
 
Have any of you folks who ordered the softcover version of this book from Amazon received it yet? The Amazon.com page for the softcover indicates that "this title has not yet been released".

BTW, I did find a "look inside" link on the Fox Chapel page, and the book looks great. If you haven't seen it, take a look.
 
I hate to say it, but I think I like the looks of the soft cover version better than the hard cover. But, there doesn't seem to be a discount on the soft cover. Is the discount only for hard cover?

EDIT: Sorry, my dyslexia is acting up. I looked again and I see that it is 26 instead of 29. Thanks!
 
My wife ordered the hard cover from the publisher for the discounted price on May 16th. Did not have it here at the end of May - so emailed the publisher's customer service who replied - shipping claimed that they sent the book on May 30th. Still do not have it here and do not know how they shipped if at all. There seems to be a real hangup on getting a copy of this book. Hope that you can get copies to sell at the symposium but even more, hope that we can get a copy here as well.:mad:

Bill Pottorf
 
I ordered a copy of the paper cover version from Amazon - they are supposed to ship it on June 5 - cost $19.77. I got free shipping also as I purchased another book along with it and my total came to more than $25. No tax, no shipping. I have no connection to Amazon except I purchase books from them.
Hugh
 
I hope it gets here too!

Angelo said:
Yep, mee too. Ordered the hardcover the day it was posted on the website. I am still waiting for delivery! I wonder if it be here in time for me to take it to the symposium.

A
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Hi Angelo:

I ordered mine (hardcover) yesterday from Fox Chapel........sorry to hear that you're still waiting!?! How long has it actually been?

The woman I spoke with said it would ship today (5 June) from Lancaster County, PA, and it would take 7 to 10 business days for delivery..... I assume (and hope) it will arrive before the 18th of June, the day I head-out for Richmond... I'd also like to get some signatures. Having the book to take to the Symposium is part of their sales advertising to AAW members, and I hope they follow-through on this commitment....

See y'all in Richmond....

Rob
 
New Book

If Ed can tell us the date he posted the offer we can calculate how many days it took to get here.

I guess it pays to complain as the book arrived today! Number 315 out of 500!

Yes, very beautiful book

A
 
Follow up on my previous post. Just received the hard copy today by special postal delivery. May 16th to June 5th is 21 days. I am not opening it until Father's Day - a gift from my wife. I know it will be a great book. Hope this post helps other's. Angelo, you should be getting yours as well. Cannot believe that they treated the President of AAW the same way. Mannnn!!!!

Regards,

Bill Pottorf
 
I placed my order with Amazon about three weeks ago. I received my second book, but then I received an email saying that the "New Masters of Woodturning" would not be available until July.
 
Book arrived - in only 5 days!

Just another data point about the hardcover version of the book..... I ordered mine on June 4th, and it is in my hands today (June 9th), copy 328 of 500. Just 5 days from order to delivery via USPS..... Now it's on to the AAW Symposium in Richmond to get "marked-up" by as many subjects of the book that I can find! At least I know I can get Jacques Vesery's signature - I'm scheduled as one of his demo assistants!!

For those "expectant parents" of a new limited edition book, you likely will be happy with the quality of the printing, binding, etc. The photography is excellent, and descriptions and details about each of the 'subjects' is well done. More than just names and photographs of their work, but also actual descriptions of their life style, location, studio, etc.

What impressed me most is that for the majority of those 'cutting edge' "New Masters of Woodturning" included in the book, it seems that the lathe is only the beginning of shaping a piece - most use some form of carving, burning, etc. to "move on" toward that "cutting edge". Thus, just being a good turner might not be good enough to ascend toward the ranks of the 'masters'. It seems one must also develop skills as a carver, etc. to push the envelope, at least today. Something to think about when selecting demonstrations to attend at AAW....

See you there!

Rob

(PS - Beer update on the Richmond region forthcoming later this week....)
 
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