Final Book Update
Mon, Mar 12, 2007
by Geoff Young
Most of you already know this, but for anyone who has been living in a cave over the winter, I quit my job in November to work full time on the Ducksnorts 2007 Baseball Annual. I’m very pleased to announce that, thanks to the help of many kind folks, the project is nearly complete. Here’s a quick update:
- The book is with the printer, and I should receive a proof copy by Wednesday, March 14; assuming all is well, the book will go on sale by the end of the week.
- The price is $17.95 plus shipping and handling for paperback, or $9.56 for a PDF download; these price points ensure that my cut is the same regardless, so get whichever works best for you.
- Padres CEO Sandy Alderson wrote the foreword; I can’t begin to express my gratitude to Mr. Alderson for taking time out of his busy schedule to make such a contribution.
Thanks again to everyone (and if you’re reading this, I’m talking to you) who helped make my dream a reality. I will let you know the moment the book goes on sale.
I’ve tried to keep the hype to a minimum so far, but now it’s almost time to act. Tell everyone you know: we’re just about ready to take over the world. Go Padres!
Picking up where last year's version left off, the Ducksnorts 2008 Baseball Annual provides in-depth analysis of and commentary on the San Diego Padres. Get your copy today.
March 12, 2007 at 9:20 am
Sounds great - I can’t wait to read it. If what you’re putting into the book is anything like what is on this site, it should be a real good one.
March 12, 2007 at 9:48 am
Ho, hum, Sandy Alderson wrote the forward to the book … *ARE YOU FREAKIN’ KIDDING ME*!!!!!!
W W OOO W W !!! W W O O W W !!! W W W O O W W W ! W W OOO W W .Way to go, Geoff Young!!! It takes a combo of talent and HARD WORK to get success … YOU GO!
March 12, 2007 at 9:50 am
Ug, that “WOW” doesn’t looks as nice with all the spaces I put in removed … but you get the point … don’t you?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wow
March 12, 2007 at 9:55 am
WOW!!!
March 12, 2007 at 9:58 am
OK, I’ll stop … #4 was an attempt to imbed some HTML … whatever … I’m just blown away …
Padres vs Pale Hose @ 1pm …
March 12, 2007 at 10:01 am
Thanks, dude! I think I got #2 looking a little better.
Seriously, I’m very excited about this book and about Sandy Alderson’s involvement. I hope y’all find it worthy…
March 12, 2007 at 11:57 am
wow - congratulations, Geoff! You must be going nuts in anticipation! That is so awesome that you were able to get Sandy Alderson! You deserve all the credit in being able to accomplish this!
March 12, 2007 at 1:22 pm
http://www.baseballprospectus......8e358e1cf0
A nice tribute to John Vukovich … who died of a brain tumor on Thursday at age 59.
March 12, 2007 at 1:42 pm
Geoff-
Congrats man! Put me down for a copy, definitely. Has to feel good to get something accomplished like that, way to go.
March 12, 2007 at 1:44 pm
Other important topic while we ponder why Khalil Greene feels guilty about chewing gum….
The new Chargers unis? To me, all good except the funkified font for the numerals. I hate that trend in sports, especially football. Actually makes the #s harder to read.
March 12, 2007 at 2:00 pm
I am more concerned about his stinky OBP, but that is just me…
I do like the white helmets!!!
March 12, 2007 at 2:46 pm
That’s about the coolest thing ever Geoff! Congrats man, mark me down for a copy for sure!
March 12, 2007 at 3:29 pm
And so it begins …
http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com.....mp;c_id=sd
.. Maddux out with minor abdominal strain.
March 12, 2007 at 3:38 pm
Another HR (#2) for McAnulty …
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/bo.....=270312104
March 12, 2007 at 3:51 pm
Congratulations, GY! I’m sure you feel relieved (in a woman in labor sort of way) to have all that hard work become a reality. I can’t wait to read it.
March 12, 2007 at 4:09 pm
Rough day for Scott Cassidy … 2 HRs in 9th …
March 12, 2007 at 4:54 pm
Congratulations, Geoff.
Yeah, what LM said. WOW!
March 12, 2007 at 5:53 pm
Mark me down for a copy too!
Damn . . . Alderson writing the foreward . . . that’s pretty impressive!
March 12, 2007 at 5:55 pm
anyone have a link to the chargers new unis? I have’t seen them yet, and I’m intrigued . . .
March 12, 2007 at 6:09 pm
Geoff,
that rocks. i look forward to the book.
March 12, 2007 at 6:41 pm
Congrats Geoff, this is very exciting!
March 12, 2007 at 8:03 pm
http://www.chargers.com/news/h.....w-look.htm
March 12, 2007 at 10:40 pm
Awesome Geoff! I know I’m late to the party, but I want to add my hearty congratulations to you on such a significant achievement! I feel very lucky to have found Ducksnorts and to be part of a very cool communinty here. I’m really looking forward to the release of the book. Keep up the good work!
March 13, 2007 at 7:52 am
Congrats on getting all the way through. It’s easy enough to start a book, but finishing one is a whole ‘nother thing. Now that it’s done, I’m exctied to give it a read through (most likely the pdf)
March 13, 2007 at 10:26 am
Congrats on everything with the book. The parts that I’ve read so far are fantastic and I can’t wait to read the final version.