Anyone who has ever had a book published will know how I feel right now. It's how I imagine a parent feels after seeing their new baby for the first time. Half an hour ago the first copies of my new book, MARGARET THATCHER: IN HER OWN WORDS arrived at the office from the printers. It's beautifully produced and very chunky considering the relatively low price. And a lovely smooth feeling cover.
It's timed to be published to coincide with the imminent twentieth anniversary of Lady T's fall from power, which will no doubt get a lot of coverage in the media.
The book has had a very high level of pre-orders and Waterstone's are going to promote it in amost of their stores.
Next week I'll also get copies of the 3 CD box set which accompanies the book.
Order the book HERE.
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Looking forward to the book, but I'm disappointed its not available on Kindle or for iBooks!
Iain, while I’m very happy for you, what sort of a dinosaur reads a physical book these day?
You need to publish this in epub format. Then offer a direct download from your diary, or at least your publishing company website. At a discount to reflect electronic distribution cost, about a third to half off; or whatever distribution costs you.
Then I can download to my Sony PRS-650 and read where-ever and when-ever.
Really sorry, but for copyright reasns we can't do this as an e-book at the moment. I hope this will change.
"And a lovely smooth feeling cover."
Well in that case, sign me up for three copies...
MM, feels chunky and smooth. Makes me think of a Yorkie bar.
Congratulations Iain, I'm sure it will be excellent.
Kingbingo. See below.
Kingbingo: I read books; does that make me a dinosaur? Plus, I get a physical pleasure from turning over the pages of a well produced book. Does that make me a kinky dinosaur?
Looks good Iain, well done....
KingBingo...sorry to throw stones into your technological infested pond but millions of us like to relax with a good book, glass of wine etc...the thought of doing it your way would horrify most people....by the way what the hell is a Sony PRS -650 when its at home?????????....
I like the look of the book, but ....
since buying kindle a couple of months ago I've mostly given up on "physical" books. So please can it be made available electronically?
I don't know what your copyright issues are but you might like to look at sorting them.
Similarly what about a down-loadable version of the audio. I've run out of space at home so only really do downloads rather than purchasing CDs.
"what sort of a dinosaur reads a physical book these day?"
Uummm I would say the VAST MAJORITY?
Not everyone's 18-25.
Margaret Thatcher - far and away the greatest ever peace time PM this country will ever see. Without her, Britain would be a third world country.
Will there be a hardcover version? I would love to get this as Christmas present for a friend
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