Diary of a Hyperdreamer
Pomona Books has forwarded more information regarding Bill's book "Diary of a Hyperdreamer." I recently received a notice from Mark Hodkinson of Pomona Books regarding the release of "Diary of a Hyperdreamer. Follow this link to orders the book directly from Pomona.
September
28, 2004
"The books
have just arrived. Could you say it loud and proud on the site. All existing
orders will be mailed tomorrow - with a free CD.".
September
6, 2004
"The final page count is 614, the price £14.99. It's printed on book-weave paper
(lovely textured stuff) with coloured fly-sheets (which effectively 'frames' the
pages between the book's covers). We decided in the end against including press
cuttings and photos because it didn't work with the general feel of the book.
Instead, we've included a selection of Bill's line drawings. Bill has written a
typically modest but fascinating foreword, and Kate Claughan, one of Pomona's
editors, has written a piece from the perspective of someone who, until now,
wasn't familiar with Bill's work. It gives an interesting lay-person's view of
an artist so dedicated to his work. Quotes from Emi, Elliot and Elle are
scattered through the text at various points - again providing a good insight
into Bill. The books should be ready to despatch to fans within the next two
weeks. Everyone ordering a book (including all existing orders) will receive a
FREE CD from the Pomona Sounds back-catalogue. All our releases are left-field
and interesting, mostly guitar-focused. One of our bands, Black September, even
sampled Be Bop, so there is a tangible link! Finally, if fans buy from our
web site rather than Amazon or at a conventional retail outlet, Bill will receive
a significantly increased share of the cover price because it effectively cuts
out the chain of distribution, retail and the high discounts they demand (Amazon
traditionally want 60 per cent of cover price as its cut, for example). "
Mark Hodkinson, Pomona Books
Previous information from Pomona is displayed below.
August
20, 2004
"Diary of a Hyperdreamer is available to pre-order now from Pomona. The
book (in true Bill style) has been extended to more than 600 pages and aside
from pieces drawn from Bill's on-line diary, it includes photographs,
press cuttings, a lengthy foreword from Bill, quotes from Emi, Elliot and
Elle, and it has been assembled by one of the UK's most in-demand
designers, Christian Brett. The extra pages have necessitated an increase in price
to £14.99 but like all Pomona books it is of the very highest quality. The
new publication date is Monday 4 October 2004 but will be available to
on-line purchasers earlier. Oh, and the cover may well change from the one shown
off at various points on this and Pomona's site. Still under discussion, as
they say. "
Mark Hodkinson, Pomona Books
Last update 6 September 2004