Re: Picked up my copy of Magicians End

[Mark Pulsipher]

I have been checking out these postings for a while now. I discovered Ray's books as a young child, not really a 'sci-fi' fan, but I latched onto his books due to the depth of the story, which in my opinion went far beyond the usual wizards and dragons. I am disappointed, though, in the recent turn of events regarding A Crown Imperiled and now with Magician's End. I followed very closely the stream regarding the editing error in ACI, waiting to see the news that Harper Collins was re-stocking the shelves with a correct version. I still have not bought the book, as it seems apparent we are expected to buy a flawed item and enjoy it simply because 'It is Ray's book'. Sorry, Ray, I don't dig that. Tom Clancy tried that and his books now are garbage. Every book I have read so far has been a true work of art. Each time you come back and prove to me again you are an amazing author. I am not saying this is necessarily a fall from grace for your talent, but as you well know, you are only as good as your last piece of work. I have a very high-stress and critical job, I have become very good at what I do, but I still come to work every day knowing I have to prove it all over again. We all need to prove it again every day. We all make mistakes, I make mistakes. But what do we do to correct the mistakes? So far, I have seen nothing that resembles an acceptable effort to make it right. I have also read a lot of reviews, which chronicle a long list of grammar and spellings erros running throughout the book. If I was looking to make a lot of money from other people for my intellectual work, I would be putting a lot of effort into making sure they received what they deserved. I would love to get my copy of A Crown Imperiled, but I just get a raw feeling when I am going to be expected to put out my money for a known flawed product. I also was bothered when I saw you get annoyed at your fans, the people who put you where you are. Instead of getting mad at us, why don't you stand up for us and demand the publisher put corrected copies on the shelf? I know, it is expensive - I am sure that is a real bummer - but that is not a 'me problem', rather a 'you problem', and the expense should not be held by me alone. The news that there may be a corrected version in paperback is just not good enough, because frankly, paperbacks suck. The hardcover novel is the only way to enjoy a book, especially one you truly love. I love the firm and solid feel of the binding and the dust jacket is typically a work of art itself. I am a fan, but I am a true fan, one who will tell you when it is awesome, and when things have gone wrong. Things have gone wrong.   Mark, Salem, OR --- On Fri, 5/10/13, Steve Duncalf <steve.dunc...@clear.net.nz> wrote: From: Steve Duncalf <steve.dunc...@clear.net.nz> Subject: Picked up my copy of Magicians End To: "'feistfans-l'" <feistfans-l@list.cornell.edu> Date: Friday, May 10, 2013, 1:33 AM Got my copy today, and enjoying every line of it.   When is Ray coming to Wellington NZ, is it ticket only?     Thanks   Steve Duncalf   Email: steve.dunc...@clear.net.nz Mobile: 027 383 1449 Mobile Email: steve.dunc...@windowslive.com