The Book is Finished

[imp]

The title pretty much covers it, but I want to share the good news that I submitted the "Director's Cut" of Mego 8" Super-Heroes: World's Greatest Toys! to the publisher. In the coming weeks, my publisher will review the book and make edits as necessary.

However, after nearly four years, the truly hard part is finally over.

The book remains on schedule for an October 25, 2007 release.

Best,

Benjamin

[imp]

I'd like to add that the project was completed as a result of Rob Chatlin's tireless efforts and marathon editing sessions. Thanks to Rob, the book will come out on time. Thank you, Rob!

Benjamin

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

Wow I get to be the first to congratulate you! I bet there were times you wondered if you would ever get to type those words...I'm finished. I am so excited for you, and for the whole community...I know it is going to be fantastic and can't wait.

Well done Benjamin (and Rob too) ... FANTASTIC NEWS!


:clap: :12:

[Hulk]

Wow I get to be the first to congratulate you! I bet there were times you wondered if you would ever get to type those words...I'm finished. I am so excited for you, and for the whole community...I know it is going to be fantastic and can't wait.

Well done Benjamin (and Rob too) ... FANTASTIC NEWS!


:clap: :12:


Let me add my congratulations as well. A momentous occassion, and another huge hurdle overcome. Now push the publisher to release it two weeks early, and I can have one in time for my 40th birthday. :grin:

[Meule]

YEEEEEEESSSSSSSS :grin::grin::grin::grin::grin:

We've all been patiently waiting for you to say those words. Congrats on finishing the book and doing something no one thought would ever happen.
And thanks to Rob as well for helping Benjamin

[Dave Mc]

Congrats Benjamin. Very cool to complete something you've put blood, sweat and tears into for so long. I can't wait to see the finishd product.

Now, what the heck are you going to do with your spare time? :biggrin:

[ScottA]

Congrats Benjamin. I know it was a lot of hard work but I also know it will be well worth it. This will be the Mego book for sure. And thanks for helping Rob. I'm sure you didn't mind since you got a "sneek peak" at it. I lift my drink to you both (and everyone else who helped by supplying pics or doing anything to help make this a reality).

[MegoScott]

Bravo! Congratulations on a titanic accomplishment, Benjamin. I know it will be a great success. It already is. Now you can get some rest and join the world again! The sun is shining, the birds are singing...

[palitoy]

Congratulations on finishing her, what a wild achievement. I'm sure the years of work will reflect on every page. Now please tell twomorrows to "print faster"

[dumbldor]

Benjamin,

I have a good idea what a herculean effort this book has been for you. A lot of hard work, sacrifice, and diligence were involved, and I have no doubt that the outcome is tremendous. A truly landmark book not only in our hobby but in the realm of collectibles. A work of art. Your book should be a model for other hobbiests to emulate. Thank you thank you thank you for making this incredible pursuit a reality and doing it first class!

[Wee67]

Congrats, Ben!

Let me echo the ackknowledgement of the work you put into this and the rollercoaster ride to get to this point. I know you've painstakingly focused on having some incredible pictures and layouts for this tome. Your love for these little guys will surely be reflected. You can be proud.

Plus my girlfriend said you're a pretty cool guy and she doesn't like anyone ;)

[Comic Book Geek]

Congrats and I can't wait.

[LovetheLizard]

Congrats Benjamin! I cannot wait to see this book. I know I am really really late, but is there still a way I can get a signed copy?

PS. Thank you for releasing it just prior to my birthday, ;)

[joshvox]

congrats--I cannot wait for this book :)

[jwyblejr]

At least we now know where you've been. Congrats from me as well.

[darkmonkeygod]

Let me add to the congratulations!

[Grendel]

Congratulations!

[namtab29]

congrats! cant wait to get my grubby mitts on a copy.

rob!

[nvmbrsdoom5]

That's great news! Anxiously awaiting the release of that one. Now I have something to read on the next tour :yes:

[imp]

Congrats Benjamin! I cannot wait to see this book. I know I am really really late, but is there still a way I can get a signed copy?

PS. Thank you for releasing it just prior to my birthday, ;)

Thanks for all the kind words. I really appreciate the support everyone here has shown over the past year.

Aaron, you can still get the signed copy of the book, which is a TwoMorrows exclusive, from my publisher's Web site:

Collector's Edition (http://twomorrows.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=578&zenid=0e8ea9428ccb6e5e218537565ea35e22)

Benjamin

[DocDrako]

Awesome! October 25th is mine and my wife's anniversary. It'll make a great gift! For me!

:grin:

[Wolverine1969]

Congrats! Counting the days.

[Evel KMego]

YAY!!!!!!! Great job Ben! Congrats! Can't wait to get my hands on my copy!

[MegoMonk]

congradulations!
I'm looking very forward to getting the book as an early Christmas present.

[Earth 2 Chris]

Congrats Ben! I remember the dark day you posted at the old museum saying the book wasn't going to happen. I can only imagine how it feels to know you are essentially finished and the book WILL be published, by a great house like TwoMorrows no less. Everytime I see the solcitation in my BackIssue! Magazine I smile. Kudos to Rob for helping as well!!!

I should have my copy in hand when the wife and I go to the hospital to deliver baby #2. It will help soothe my nerves and enteratain no doubt!!!k

Chris

[AcroRay]

Amazing! Congratulations, Ben!

[Flynne]

Congratluations and thank you seem like too small words to encapsulate what this work means to you and to us as well, but they will have to do in the absence of the proper wording. Well done Ben (and Rob too)! I cannot wait to hold this in my own two hands.

[Kevy247]

That's great news! Can't wait to get my copy in hand :sunny_y:

[Sowth]

Great to hear that you are nearing the end Benjamin! I just got off my arse and ordered a signed copy to go with my Amazon pre-orders :grin:

Congrats mate, please keep us all updated on the fun proofing / printing process! :juggleyes_y:

On a related note, I was just flicking through my recently acquired copy of John Marshall's Comic Book Hero Toys (as recommended by several members in an old thread) and noticed that the great man himself Rob Chatlin supplied most of the loose WGSH Megos! That book is a great reference (and a surprisingly amusing read!) so I take it as an excellent sign that Rob's involved in yours too. Not that you needed more Karma!

Cheers!
Will

[megocrazy]

Congrats Ben. and Rob too.

[LOU]

This is truly great to read! All your tireless efforts to bring us this beauty have paid off. My hat's off to you! I know it wasn't easy...

[EmergencyIan]

Congrats! I too cannot wait to get my hands on it in October! :)


- Ian

[bagmonster]

Congratulations! I too cannot wait. I placed my order with Amazon just a short while ago.

[HermitBoy]

I like Hulks idea of releasing it 2 weeks early. This way I could get it in time for my 33rd birthday. :grin: