Re: [lace] From a newbie to lace.....
Unfortunately the lacemaking world is not large enough for the big publishers to consider it worthwhile to keep these books in print. However, Batsford do seem to be re issuing quite a few recently and commissioning new ones, so maybe they have got the hint. I bought my issue of that Tonder book only a few years ago for £12.50 second hand but in Mint condition from a book dealer. I think perhaps the purchaser of this book on ebay must have either been; a, really desperate to have that book b, have more money than they know what to do with c,not got the time or inclination to look further afield for the title. Please don't be discouraged, there are a lot of books available,out there. Regards Claire Kent,UK On 30 Sep 2005, at 5:13:am, Tracie Tyler wrote: Pardon my ignorance, but why are so many of the lace books out of print? It would seem to me that if we wanted this to be passed on that we would not the books to be so difficult or expensive to get.. I am starting to feel discouraged. I do have a few books that I was able to purchase, but how could I spread the word so to speak if getting the information is too hard to come by for people after me? As always, Tracie who still needs to connect with a local group in the Sacramento, CA area.I know there is one in the Bay Area but as a newbie to IOLI I have not yet received my directory. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] From a newbie to lace ......
Some of the older books are now considered so old-fashioned that they wouldn't be reprinted, others are classics and do get reprinted. In the Uk the main publisher is Batsford (now under the umbrella oc Chrysalis Books): http://www.chrysalisbooks.co.uk/category/lace/index.jsp Secondhand books can often be tracked down through Abebooks: http://www.abebooks.com - better to deal through the actual sellers than through the site. Local secondhand bookshops, charity shops and well-known secondhand dealers like Todmorton Books are also worth a look. Ebay can be a good source - books on there seem to go in fashions and if you're patient and wait until no-one else is interested, you can often pick up a book for a few pounds/dollars even with the postage added. I got a copy of Underwood's Bedfordshire lace book for a friend for GBP4.00 when only a couple of weeks previously it had been selling for more than GBP12.00. A couple of Arachne members have done brief reviews of books on their web sites so you can get an idea of what they're about and what someone else thinks. The lacefairy, and I think (Weronika) plus a couple of other which don't spring to mind at this time of the morning. Anyone help here? Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] From a newbie to lace ......
On Fri, 30 Sep 2005 08:24:50 +0100, Jean wrote: In the Uk the main publisher is Batsford (now under the umbrella oc Chrysalis Books): My impression is that the (relatively) new owners of Batsford have realised that they still have the rights to older lace books that would sell, and are working their way through the backlist reprinting the ones they think will do well. A couple of Arachne members have done brief reviews of books on their web sites so you can get an idea of what they're about and what someone else thinks. The lacefairy, and I think (Weronika) plus a couple of other which don't spring to mind at this time of the morning. Anyone help here? My website hosts the collective views of arachne members about beginner books at: http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/bobbinlace/begbook.htm and on books for beginners to Bucks Point at: http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/bobbinlace/bucks.htm Don't worry about these lists having been compiled a long time ago; a lot of the books can still be found in libraries even if they are out of print. -- Error:015: Unable to exit Windows. Try the door. Steph Peters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tatting, lace stitching page http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/index.htm - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] From a newbie to lace ......
On 30 Sep 2005, at 18:16, Steph Peters wrote: A couple of Arachne members have done brief reviews of books on their web sites so you can get an idea of what they're about and what someone else thinks. The lacefairy, and I think (Weronika) plus a couple of other which don't spring to mind at this time of the morning. Anyone help here? My website hosts the collective views of arachne members about beginner books at: http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/bobbinlace/begbook.htm and on books for beginners to Bucks Point at: http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/bobbinlace/bucks.htm Don't worry about these lists having been compiled a long time ago; a lot of the books can still be found in libraries even if they are out of print. and mine has a list of books that I personally have found useful; though it hasn't been reviewed for absolutely ages! The last updated bit at the bottom of the page is actually the date the whole website was migrated to Orpheus from the old Argonet address (which is now defunct) http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/lace/bibliography.html Brenda http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] From a newbie to lace.....
Pardon my ignorance, but why are so many of the lace books out of print? It would seem to me that if we wanted this to be passed on that we would not the books to be so difficult or expensive to get.. I am starting to feel discouraged. I do have a few books that I was able to purchase, but how could I spread the word so to speak if getting the information is too hard to come by for people after me? As always, Tracie who still needs to connect with a local group in the Sacramento, CA area.I know there is one in the Bay Area but as a newbie to IOLI I have not yet received my directory. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] From a newbie to lace.....
Tracie, I'm very happy to know that you are a member of IOLI, which has a wonderful library of books and other media available for loan to its members. The publications are listed in the directory (which you are patiently awaiting, but which will probably not be sent to you until December or January), and is also posted on the IOLI web site http://www.internationaloldlacers.org/-- click on libraries. Complete instructions are given for borrowing items. So while I can't speak to the question of why some books aren't being reprinted, there is a way for you to have access to them for only the cost of postage. Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA Pardon my ignorance, but why are so many of the lace books out of print? It would seem to me that if we wanted this to be passed on that we would not the books to be so difficult or expensive to get.. I am starting to feel discouraged. I do have a few books that I was able to purchase, but how could I spread the word so to speak if getting the information is too hard to come by for people after me? As always, Tracie who still needs to connect with a local group in the Sacramento, CA area.I know there is one in the Bay Area but as a newbie to IOLI I have not yet received my directory. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] From a newbie to lace.....
In a message dated 09/30/2005 12:14:26 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Pardon my ignorance, but why are so many of the lace books out of print? Welcome to the lace world, Tracie! It *is* frustrating that our books are often quite expensive and frequently do go out of print much too soon. Barbara's suggestion is a very good solution to both problems: the only cost is postage (and IOLI membership, of course) and the collection is very comprehensive. The reason lace books often do not stay in print is because there simply aren't enough of us to buy themanother reason we need to make more lacemakers.i.e. teach more people to make lace! The (now defunct) Lace Magazine International used to print in each issue that every lacemaker had the responsibility to teach at least seven new people to make lace. If we all did that, we might keep more books in print...simply by increasing the demand. As to your question re: the cost, many of the books are imported (to the US anyway) and this, along with the smallish print run, contributes to the cost...especially now since the US dollar is so weak. Not much we can do about that at the momentbut it tends to be cyclical and should eventually improve. And.I know there are lacemakers in the Sacramento areaif no one else chimes in, I will get some names for you but don't have any handy at the moment. Happy Lacing.this list is a wonderful resource for newbies as well as those of us who aren't such newbies anymore. I call it (along with the chat list) the Oracle g. I don't think there's a question one can pose that someone on one of the lists can't answer! g Vicki in Maryland who has probably set a personal record for most posts in a single evening...but is now going to bed where she belongs! - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
