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(...) Wow. Thanks, Kevin. This praise means a tremendous amount to me coming from you, friend and co-author of the first book devoted exclusively to LDraw tools. I'm delighted to be hearing so many good reports on the book, but this one is (...) (21 years ago, 10-Oct-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.books, lugnet.publish, FTX)
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(...) Ah, "finished" [1] "reading" [2] it last night. What a treat! I sure hope it's succesful so we can have sequels, your building technique has improved quite a lot since these first stories, not that there's anything wrong with them. /Tobbe 1. (...) (21 years ago, 10-Oct-03, to lugnet.books)
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(...) Tim, Steve and Ahui, Congratulations on your new book! I scanned through the signed copy Tim gave me, thanks Tim. I am quite impressed. I did a quick scan of the LPub and LSynth sections and you represent them very well. I've been studying the (...) (21 years ago, 10-Oct-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.books, lugnet.publish, FTX)
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(...) Now that the title bar says "LDraw.org :: The Central Site for LDraw Family of LEGO CAD Software" you are correct. I'm grateful that got changed. (...) Kevin (21 years ago, 10-Oct-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.books, lugnet.publish, FTX)
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(...) Hi James - Good question. Right now we're working on the bylaws drafts for LDraw.org (they're coming along quite nicely) and within them will include the proper accounting mechanism for this. Its definitely a part of the plan to earmark some (...) (21 years ago, 10-Oct-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.books, lugnet.publish, FTX)
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(...) Acually, the only real mention of Tim, Steve, and Ahui's book is in the books section. Your book is also listed there and given the same prominance. I do see your point though. -Orion (21 years ago, 10-Oct-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.books, lugnet.publish, FTX)
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(...) Yes, Tim. I'm curious about the answer to this question also since the book seems so intametly tied with the web site and visa versa. As the person who co-authored *the first* LDraw Compatible Software book, I'd love to have equal time on the (...) (21 years ago, 10-Oct-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.books, lugnet.publish, FTX)
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Cool! Tim, how much of the proceeds goes to support Ldraw.org? Not that it matters, really, I'll buy one anyway. Just curious. James Wilson Dallas, TX (21 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.books, lugnet.publish, FTX)
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(...) Hi Tim! (...) Congratulations! (...) It's also availible in Sweden via Bokus: (URL) SEK = $57 US. (...) Sounds like a book I will get, not just yet since the price is a little high here in Sweden. Perhaps I can get it via Amazon UK (cheaper (...) (21 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.books, lugnet.publish, lugnet.loc.se)
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(...) Yes, I got my copy yesterday and spent a while going through it last night. I love the color and coord. references inside the front and back cover! Very nice work Tim, Steve, and Ahui! BEGIN BIP PLUG Once you get your feet under you for (...) (21 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.books, lugnet.publish)
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Hey everyone! Writing to let you know that the book Virtual LEGO (by yours truly, Steve Bliss, and Ahui Herrera) has finally hit the shelves! It is now shipping from Amazon.com and showing up in your local bookstore soon (if its not there already). (...) (21 years ago, 9-Oct-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.books, lugnet.publish, FTX) !!
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I was wondering what, if any, accomodation you had to make with TLC to publish your book? I have not seen it yet so I do not know if you just had to put in a disclaimer or if your had to get them to give you permission. I assume the disclaimer would (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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That your website became a book is just fantastic and amazing. I hope you get loads of attention (and orders) from the book trade! -Erik (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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The following review of (URL) The Brick Testament: Stories from the Book of Genesis> appeared in the 15 September issue of Publisher's Weekly. It's the first editorial review of the book that I'm aware of. THE BRICK TESTAMENT: Stories from the Book (...) (21 years ago, 26-Sep-03, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.books, FTX) !!
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Hi Brendan Picked up the book last night. Well done. It was in the humour section, which I thought was a little odd, but anyway. They had 5 copies on display, all bindings out. The store, McNally Robinson, is a local Western Canada knockoff of a (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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(...) I know it's no longer needed, but for the reference here it is: 1931686459 /Tobbe (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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(...) That is cool. Maybe the book can pick up some celebrity endorsements. @8^) Thanks for the report! -Rev. Smith (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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(...) That's great! I'd hate to forsake the Brick Testament fans of Saskatoon. Just so people know, I appreciate any such reports of where they did or didn't find the book, and what sort of display the book is getting at stores. The first place I (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Richie. (...) Originally my publisher asked me how I would like my name to appear on the cover, and I told them I'd like it to appear as "The Rev. Brendan Powell Smith". At some point in the production though, my publisher became (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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Hey Brendan, I saw the Brick Testament in Borders in Los Angeles this weekend. Pretty cool! Bruce (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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