Ed King Book, Thirteen Scoops Around the Box Update 08-06-2023

[NW Modeling List]

I can't thank Jim B. enough for making this publication possible.
Best regards -
EK


On Sun, Aug 6, 2023 at 9:29 PM NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org>
wrote:

> And in keeping with my pledge made many, manymonths ago, for each
> pre-order Ken receives by midnight Sunday, August 13, 2023, I will donate
> $10.00 per pre-order to NWHS.
>
> Thanks to all who have pre-ordered; and with Ken's update hopefully those
> of you who  haven't will take advantage of the pre-order price before it is
> too late!
>
> Jim Brewer
>
> On Sun, Aug 6, 2023 at 4:25 PM NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Ken:
>> Did I pre-order?
>> Glenn
>> > On 08/06/2023 10:14 AM EDT NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> > All
>> >
>> > I know this is long overdue, but I have been working hard to get the
>> layout on this book finished. Many thanks to those who have pre-ordered the
>> new Ed King book.
>> >
>> > I’m pleased to say the book layout is completed and will go to the
>> printer in a week. Then it might be in hand to ship by the end of
>> September, perhaps sooner.
>> >
>> > This book has been a bit of a struggle to lay out; I’ve gone to great
>> lengths to select images appropriate to the text and fit into the flow.
>> >
>> > There are 225 images in the book, 208 pages, and will feature color
>> covers. I think it is an excellent read; I’ve read it multiple times as
>> I’ve done the layout. To give Ed credit, he did not write the captions for
>> the photos; those are all mine, and if there are mistakes, don’t blame Ed
>> for that.
>> >
>> > This book is something above and beyond; while it is a fictional
>> account of one man’s career with N&W beginning in 1903 and ending in May
>> 1950, it rings remarkably authentic and historic. While a few details might
>> not be exactly right for the dates, it is a remarkable read.
>> >
>> > The book will go to print; for those who have yet to order, you have
>> until midnight next Sunday, August 13th, to get your order in at the
>> pre-publication price, as it will go up. Since it was first announced,
>> paper and printing costs have risen approximately 15 percent.
>> >
>> > So, get your order in; I believe you will happily add this volume to
>> your N&W library.
>> >
>> > https://www.nwhs.org/commissary/books-nwhs.html
>> >
>> > Best
>> > Ken Miller
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