Monday, 5 October 2020Dice Men - UpdateI'm delighted to let you know that I delivered the manuscript to Unbound last month and await their publishing plans. The project just kept growing! Thank you for your patience.
simonmwh wrote in new GW history book @ Unbound: funding still open:Hope they take the backers for a lunch somewhere nice. GW shares have gone through the roof the last 3 years.
We are still on track for publication later this year. Currently working on photos/images/illustrations. Thanks, Ianposted 15th February 2021
The final page count will be 200+ and the plan is to include 200+ photos and images. Although not final, the provisional chapter headings are called:Chapter 1 - 1966 and All ThatChapter 2 - The Name of the GameChapter 3 - The Owl & WeaselChapter 4 - Dungeons & DragonsChapter 5 - Games DayChapter 6 - The Road to Lake GenevaChapter 7 - Back to BlightyChapter 8 - White DwarfChapter 9 - Dalling RoadChapter 10 - Citadel MiniaturesChapter 11 - Independence DayChapter 12 - Sunbeam RoadChapter 13 - A Retail EmpireChapter 14 - The British Empire Strikes BackChapter 15 - Computer GamesChapter 16 - The Warlock of Firetop MountainChapter 17 - WarhammerChapter 18 - All Roads Lead to NottinghamHope that helps. Again, thanks everyone for your patience.posted 21st October 2020
Allan Grohe says:14 July 20201 - Perhaps time for another update, Ian? Would love to hear more about the photos added, etc., as you're able to provide more details Allan.POSTED 14TH JULY 2021Ian Livingstone Ian Livingstone says:I'm currently working with the editorial team in trying to select and position 200+ photos and images in the book. I've found many photos which have never been seen before, some I'd forgotten all about since they are 35mm slides. Fantastic to see them again, eg there is a great one I took of Steve Jackson UK sitting with Steve Jackson US with them reading each other's book just to add to the usual confusion.POSTED 15TH JULY 2021
grodog wrote in new GW history book @ Unbound: funding still open:The last update comments were:Allan.
for_the_love_of_the_stuff wrote in new GW history book @ Unbound: funding still open:Thanks for that! Where do updates get posted?
grodog wrote in new GW history book @ Unbound: funding still open:At Dice Men: Games Workshop 1975 to 1985 by Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson: Unbound > About the Book > Q&A or Updates with the most-recent Update at @ Dice Men - Update | Unbound (the web site doesn't provide distinct URLs for Q&A entries, or for comments under each update).Allan.
13 February 2021: any new updates, Ian---the last one I saw was at the end of November, and sounded like the book might be done soon (going to pre-press)? ......allanIan Livingstone replied:Unbound have indicated a Spring 2022 release. This has in part been caused by logistical problems with printers. Apologies again, but I hope the wait will be worth the while.
24TH NOVEMBER 2021Publication dateI have been informed by Unbound that due to the supply chain problems that they are currently experiencing, publication date has been delayed to Summer 2022. Apologies to all, but I'm afraid the delay is out of my hands. Unbound will be giving a more detailed update soon. Thank you for your patience. One good bit of news is that we will be making a cover reveal soon!