Pagoda World Book III UPDATE

[mdsalemi]

The book is in the hands of the printer, and has entered pre-production. I expect to have the book printed in mid-December, and bulk delivery to me here in NC between Christmas and New Years. Fulfillment (shipping out the books to our members who ordered them) will happen early in the new year.

The small quantity going to Canadian addresses will be shipped directly to our member George Henne in Toronto, and dispatched directly from Toronto.

[Pawel66]

A big THANK YOU!

[Cees Klumper]

Hear! Hear!

[mdsalemi]

Update December 4, 2024

Our graphic designer is working through a number of minute design tasks that arose when our book was put through the pre-flight software at the printer.

Preflight is a step done prior to printing, where the digital file is processed to look for potential print challenges, and these are flagged for review. Upon review, we determined that some of these issues could be corrected, and she's working on those now. Of course, our holiday of Thanksgiving slowed things down, and our CSR at the printer was away, too.

I expect to have the completed files by the end of the week, and the should be ready for another go at preflight. Issues that are discovered at that time will probably be passed as OK to print, since they are probably issues "as printed" in the original magazines that we cannot correct.

I'll post another update as soon as the file(s) are all approved and in the print process.

[John Betsch - "SADIE"]

As the saying goes,"no good deed goers unpunished."  Everyone reading Salemi's post should realize the work and effort involved!  whew!

Can't wait to see the finished product

jb

[mdsalemi]

Update December 18, 2024

Pagoda World Book, Volume III went into production at the printers last Friday, 13-December.

I suspect it will be shipped to me sometime very soon, as they shut down for Christmas.

Fulfillment (i.e. packing and individual shipping to our members) will happen in early January.

[mdsalemi]

Update December 20, 2024

The books have been printed and left the building. The printer has shipped these and they are due for arrival to me next week.
As indicated prior, fulfillment (shipping to members who bought them) will commence in the new year.

[mdsalemi]

Update December 31, 2024

All books are in my possession! They arrived the other day. Unfortunately the printer neglected the protective mailers so will be addressing that when they return early next week.

Special note: anyone who has had a shipping address change since ordering in October, PLEASE let me know by PM ASAP.

[BOTIGER1970]

Michael,
I believe you have my address change, correct?
Thanks,
Mark

[mdsalemi]

Update 1/17/25:

The printer neglected to manufacture shipping boxes; their error. I've been waiting for resolution, and instead of acknowledging their error and expediting the manufacture and shipping--I only found today by making a pest of myself, that they put it on the docket for 7-February-2025. Absolutely not acceptable.

So, onto plan B. I've already sourced reasonably appropriate shipping cartons and bubble mailers to protect the books. I ordered a small selection last week (they arrived and they work) and will order the balance today.

Orders will begin to go out next week.

I'm so sorry for the delay, but when people don't do their jobs... there's not much I can do about it. Being patient and then multiple queries didn't help.

[Peter Horsman]

Michael, thanks for your hard work here! I'm really looking forward to receiving mine!! Regards Peter

[mdsalemi]

Pagoda Book Shipments have started. The first fifty books to USA destinations have left.
The USPS will have these scanned into their system later today.
IF you provided a valid email address that you check frequently, YOU WILL receive notification from our shipping service, Pirate Ship, with the tracking number.
USA shipments are going MEDIA MAIL service which is anywhere from 3-10 days depending on location.

These are going out in batches, as I cannot do everything all at once.