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Hi all,
BrickJournal Issue 1, Volume 2 is being printed right now, and is on target
for shipping the last week of this month. There’s been a lot that has gone on
during the preparation time, so here’s a release of sorts:
A Chat with
Jørgen Vig Knudstorp
I was able to have a video chat with the CEO of the LEGO group last year.
Through some incredibly goofy technical difficulties, this did not make it
online until now. You can see this 25 minute video at the
BrickJournal website, or you can go
here.
International Sales
For those overseas from the US who have voiced concerns
about not being able to order an issue of BrickJournal because of the high
shipping cost, we have gotten a Bricklink dealer to sell the magazine.
1001bricks is taking
individual orders for BrickJournal internationally and has a lower shipping
rate.
BrickJournal Issue 1 to be sold in Bookstands and US LEGO stores
BrickJournal was ordered in limited numbers by Ingram Distribution, which
handles the majority of newsstands in the US, and by the LEGO Group for sale in
the US LEGO stores. Diamond Comic Distributors also ordered copies for some
comic shops.
The publisher is working on European distribution channels, but
as of this time, they are unavailable. We hope to have something by the second
issue.
Group Rates
From Twomorrows (BrickJournal’s Publisher)
BrickJournal #1 is on press now, and will be shipping February 27, so expect
to receive it in early March! (We’ll also send you a link to the free Digital
Edition of the issue at the end of the month, to tide you over while you’re
waiting for your printed copy to arrive.)
In the meantime, in an effort to
make subscribing to BrickJournal more affordable for everyone (particularly
those outside the US), we’re now offering a “BRICK O’ JOURNALS” which is a bulk
order of 25 copies of the first print issue at 40% off cover price, plus
shipping. So whether you’re looking to resell them to raise funds for your LEGO
Club (or yourself), or want to combine your order with friends’ to save money
off the single issue and subscription prices, it’s a great way for organizations
and individuals to save on the ultimate magazine for LEGO enthusiasts. (NOTE:
Each “brick” contains 25 copies of the same issue; no mixing of issues or
changing of quantities.)
So, if you’d like to pool your order with others and
order the “Brick O’ Journals”, go
here!
If this route saves you money, we’ll be happy to issue you a refund for your
original subscription order.
Individual orders should be taken through
Twomorrows or through 1001bricks if you are not in the US.
Compilation Books
to be Published
Twomorrows will be printing compilation books of BrickJournal
back issues, starting with a book of Issues 1-3. There will be more information
in the magazine, but I thought I’d tell ya:-)
Gee, I think that’s it - but
more stuff is on the way!
Many thanks to all the people who have contributed
and helped out with getting the mag off the ground and taking it to a new
level!
Later,
Joe Meno
Editor, BrickJournal
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In lugnet.publish.brickjournal, Joe Meno wrote:
(snip)
Group Rates
From Twomorrows
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(BrickJournal’s Publisher)
BrickJournal #1 is on press now, and will
be shipping February 27, so expect to receive it in early March! (We’ll also
send you a link to the free Digital Edition of the issue at the end of the
month, to tide you over while you’re waiting for your printed copy to
arrive.)
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To clarify, since I took this out of context:
Subscribers get a free digital edition of BrickJournal. My apologies for this
miscommunication.
Joe
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In lugnet.publish.brickjournal, Joe Meno wrote:
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Group Rates
From Twomorrows
(BrickJournal’s Publisher)
BrickJournal #1 is on press now, and will
be shipping February 27, so expect to receive it in early March! (We’ll also
send you a link to the free Digital Edition of the issue at the end of the
month, to tide you over while you’re waiting for your printed copy to
arrive.)
In the meantime, in an effort to make subscribing to
BrickJournal more affordable for everyone (particularly those outside the
US), we’re now offering a “BRICK O’ JOURNALS” which is a bulk order of 25
copies of the first print issue at 40% off cover price, plus shipping. So
whether you’re looking to resell them to raise funds for your LEGO Club (or
yourself), or want to combine your order with friends’ to save money off the
single issue and subscription prices, it’s a great way for organizations and
individuals to save on the ultimate magazine for LEGO enthusiasts. (NOTE:
Each “brick” contains 25 copies of the same issue; no mixing of issues or
changing of quantities.)
So, if you’d like to pool your order with others
and order the “Brick O’ Journals”, go
here!
If this route saves you money, we’ll be happy to issue you a
refund for your original subscription order.
Individual orders should be
taken through Twomorrows or through 1001bricks if you are not in the US.
Compilation Books to be Published
Twomorrows will be printing compilation
books of BrickJournal back issues, starting with a book of Issues 1-3. There
will be more information in the magazine, but I thought I’d tell ya:-)
Gee, I think that’s it - but more stuff is on the way!
Many thanks to all
the people who have contributed and helped out with getting the mag off the
ground and taking it to a new level!
Later,
Joe Meno
Editor, BrickJournal
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Yes, many thanks to all who have contributed and worked on BrickJournal since
before day one.
The group subscription sounds great. What a neat offering.
My question -- is there the possibility for more than one printing run of any
edition of BrickJournal? I am just wondering how long each volume will be
available. Should people stock up now in case there is never another print run
in the future?
As far as printed version of the back issues -- I’m slightly confused by the
edition-volume labels. It sure would be easier if they were just numbered 001,
002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 101, 102, etc. (publishers tech-speak is hard for
us dumb people to understand).
But I take the statement to mean all previous digital versions will eventually
be printed, correct ?? Will the back issues be a single-copy printed or
multiple issue per binding?? Not that it matters, just want to know what to
plan for.
Kevin Salm
LUCNY
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In lugnet.publish.brickjournal, Kevin Salm wrote:
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Yes, many thanks to all who have contributed and worked on BrickJournal since
before day one.
The group subscription sounds great. What a neat offering.
My question -- is there the possibility for more than one printing run of any
edition of BrickJournal? I am just wondering how long each volume will be
available. Should people stock up now in case there is never another print
run in the future?
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There’s always a possibility, but it will take a bit before another printing run
is done. If there is enough immediate demand, it can happen. With the quantity
ordered by the newsstand distributor, I suspect that there will be a small
number (1 or 2) at each bookstore.
Should people stock up with multiple copies? I’m not so sure about that. Should
you get your personal copy? By all means:-).
For those in the New England area, there is another distributor that has ordered
for smaller newsstands, so you guys are in a better position to get an issue.
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As far as printed version of the back issues -- I’m slightly confused by the
edition-volume labels. It sure would be easier if they were just numbered
001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 101, 102, etc. (publishers tech-speak is
hard for us dumb people to understand).
But I take the statement to mean all previous digital versions will
eventually be printed, correct ?? Will the back issues be a single-copy
printed or multiple issue per binding?? Not that it matters, just want to
know what to plan for.
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You got it. The back issues will be available in compilations. The first one
(which I am working on now) has issues 1-3. compilations were decided on because
they can be placed in bookstores, where the books have a much longer shelf life
than a quarterly.
Renumbering made sense because of the media change, and the new exposure
BrickJournal now will have - if the issue had kept previous numbering, there
would have been questions about the previous issues. I probably will not refer
to volumes after this issue is released.
Joe
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