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Largo
Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
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Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 10, 2011 - 05:01pm PT
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This was another one of those far-fetched, non-commercial art projects we could only afford to work on as a side deal so it took almost three years to finally complete. I was getting story revisions sent from iPhones on the side of El Cap.
There's little return on these big hard back books - printing costs a fortune now - and they are only possible when everyone pitches in with their best work, basically for greatly reduced prices or nothing at all, but it's always a rush to have the best material consolidated in one source so all of us can have something to dream on. Basically, the profits from the previous two Stonemaster books paid for this one. If this one makes any scratch we'll put it into the next one: Wall Rats.
Photo editor Dean Fidelman curated the finest, most evocative images of the last twenty years including suave and spectacular work from Chin, Ditto, Schaefer, Zak, Epperson, Rich, and others. And all our climbing icons really stepped up with their stories.
Design by Graham; editing by JL and Anders.
The thing came out absolutely killer.
http://stonemasterpress.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=6&category_id=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=73
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matty
Trad climber
under the sea
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Nov 10, 2011 - 05:03pm PT
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Awesome, cant wait to get my hands on one. thanks for the hard work!
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hb81
climber
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Nov 10, 2011 - 05:15pm PT
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Is this like a continuation of "The Stonemasters" into more recent years then?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Nov 10, 2011 - 05:19pm PT
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Dang John Long,
Just checked my email and saw the info. I was just ready to post a thread for the book, but you beat me to it.
Looks Great.....did you say need to preorder now and it will ship 12/16? Cost is $54.95. Like you said though these big books COST to publish. Cheers to you. Would love to hear Mr. Bachar's take :D lynne
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Pie
Trad climber
So-Cal
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Nov 10, 2011 - 05:28pm PT
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awesome, can't wait!!!
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bit'er ol' guy
climber
the past
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Nov 10, 2011 - 06:02pm PT
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I dunno, kinda beatin' a dead horse if you asked me.....like another Beatles greatest hits in mono w/ a 55 page F#*ckin' booklet and a "special rarities DVD" Still waiting on my royalty check from the first one....Largo!!!
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the kid
Trad climber
fayetteville, wv
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Nov 10, 2011 - 06:14pm PT
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Dig it Largo. Book looks great! Can't wait to get a copy!
ks
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Base1250
Trad climber
colorado
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Nov 10, 2011 - 06:17pm PT
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Got my email and looking to order right now.
Looks good from the preview.
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Dos XX
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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Nov 10, 2011 - 06:26pm PT
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Congrats on getting another big project done! Looking forward to a good read.
One thing...I don't mean to upset the boat...but in the book preview I saw that Mayan Smith-Gobat is described as an Australian.
From her blog:
...This year, after two seasons in the Valley, I fulfilled my dream free climb this great wall, with my ascent of the Salathe, becoming the first Kiwi (male or female) to free climb...
This could upset a few New Zealanders -- they're a proud bunch!
But again, John, a big congrats.
EDIT 11/14/2011: Issue resolved, see Largo's post below.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Nov 10, 2011 - 06:38pm PT
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Good comment Dos XX, and you have changed your stripes. Perhaps now yo be ST ambassador of the year. :D
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Nov 10, 2011 - 07:46pm PT
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Nice work guys! This needed to be done. It should do well enough to get the first printing money back. Hopefully better. It should do great at the Ansel Adams Gallery.
Any book tours? You should at least do a day at the AAG to kick it off.
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martygarrison
Trad climber
Washington DC
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Nov 10, 2011 - 08:35pm PT
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Love it John, keep em coming!
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Mark Rodell
Trad climber
Bangkok
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Nov 10, 2011 - 09:15pm PT
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John and Gang, Best of luck with this new book. I am sure it is a great addition to the world of Mountain Lit.
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graham
Social climber
Ventura, California
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Nov 10, 2011 - 10:24pm PT
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Hi Jim,
Thanks for bringing up the encryption.
When you go to checkout that section of the site becomes secure with encryption. you'll notice the url changes to https: "s" for secure. This certificate costs more than the hosting. I wish it was more noticeable.
Thanks for the interest and thanks to all for the orders we're getting so far.
You won't be disappointed
Cheers,
Mike
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Nov 10, 2011 - 10:41pm PT
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Sent in my order, can't wait for the early Christmas gift from me to me!
Peace
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graham
Social climber
Ventura, California
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Nov 10, 2011 - 11:04pm PT
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Jim
Sorry for the troubles. I enabled your account from my end. Hopefully things will get smoother.
Thanks
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graham
Social climber
Ventura, California
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Nov 10, 2011 - 11:37pm PT
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Yes thank you for the order, we got it. I am noticing your email is bouncing back. So I was wondering if you received an order confirmation. If not PM me your email address and I'll correct it.
I'm currently talking to a few outfits for distribution up in Canada to make this easier for you all up north. But alas it's slow going...
Thanks again!
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Nov 11, 2011 - 12:26am PT
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I saw the book in draft form, and helped a bit with perusing the text. (I believe that a few of the photoessays were added or changed subsequently.) The essays and photos sparkle, and for the most part haven't been published previously AFAIK. Well worth it.
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Barbarian
Trad climber
On the Injured Reserve list
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Nov 11, 2011 - 12:45am PT
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I MUST HAVE THIS!!!
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crunch
Social climber
CO
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Nov 11, 2011 - 09:57am PT
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There's little return on these big hard back books - printing costs a fortune now - and they are only possible when everyone pitches in with their best work, basically for greatly reduced prices or nothing at all, but it's always a rush to have the best material consolidated in one source so all of us can have something to dream on.
Yeah! Nicely put. This new book sounds fantastic. This (seemingly ongoing!) series of big Yosemite books is a huge gift to the climbing community; putting all these stories and images together while they are still fresh and available; putting meat on the bare mythic bones. Gotta get me one.
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