Comments on: Concord Free Press: a revolutionary concept in publishing

By: Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit)

Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:18:50 +0000

Very nice idea and I like that it inspires donations and to a variety of organizations. Great!

By: Beth F

Beth F — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:23:30 +0000

Very cool!!!

By: Frances

Frances — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:29:51 +0000

The kids at my school (and a few adults I know) call me the book fairy. But I can’t hold a candle to these good folks. And for Maguire to sign on for this too? I just feel warm and fuzzy all over, and after reading about your great night out, I can’t wait to get my hands on my book. And then make a donation and pass it along. I think I will make a donation to First Book, rock stars when it comes to putting good books in the hands of needy kids. Adding you to my blogroll and GR now. So nice to make your acquaintance.

By: sheistoofondofbooks

sheistoofondofbooks — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:12:43 +0000

Nicole – bookcrossing is like freecycle for books – no money is exchanged, you don’t get credits. Just drop a book somewhere (local Starbucks), log on and say it’s there, and someone else picks it up and logs the rescue.

Kathy – I think the audience was evenly split between people who are intrigued by what Concord Free Press is doing, and people who wanted to see Gregory Maguire. I’ll admit to being in both camps.

Sandy – Thank you for pointing me to Frances’ post! I’ve just subscribed to her blog. Here’s the link, everyone: http://nonsuchbook.typepad.com/nonsuch_book/2009/10/generosity-based-publishing-the-next-queen-of-heaven-by-gregory-maguire-for-free.html

Heather – it was a gorgeous (warm, for October) night, too. Everyone was happy … yeah, all around feel-good evening.

Julie – ‘pay it forward’ attitude

Caroline – I should have pointed out that Maguire wrote the book specifically for Concord Free Press and this generosity-based experiment. He’s in a position to be able to contribute in this way (they’re not trying to convert all authors or suggest this is the future of publishing … I don’t think they are, anyway!)

zibilee – oh, I’ll report back on the novel, and of course, I’ll be giving it away. I’ve only read a few of Maguire’s novels; can’t wait to read the full story of THE NEXT QUEEN OF HEAVEN, his reading was a teaser!

Margot – It’s especially nice to see this effort in our tough economy!

Priscilla – we’ll have to compare notes on the novel itself and where ‘our’ copies travel.

rhapsody – the back says “free their books and their minds will follow” J never reads my blog so I think my secret is safe! Nice try, though!

By: rhapsodyinbooks

rhapsodyinbooks — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:28:30 +0000

I love the tshirt! I’m sure if you sent each of your readers one, we would hold back from contacting J and informing on the Christmas present!

By: Priscilla

Priscilla — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:18:33 +0000

I signed up for this yesterday! How lucky you were to get to visit. I am looking forward to seeing how this model works for them…and to reading the book.

By: Margot

Margot — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:19:55 +0000

What a creative marketing/business idea. There is a lot to this “free” business model right now and this is a perfect example in a tough industry. I’m glad you were in on the fun at the start.

By: zibilee

zibilee — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:56:40 +0000

This is such a very cool idea, and I am wondering how well it is going to do, and if it will inspire more publishers to think of handing out books for free. I am curious to hear what you think of the books as well. It would be really neat if this succeeds.

By: Caroline Starr Rose

Caroline Starr Rose — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:54:58 +0000

As a writer…yeesh, I don’t know.

By: Julie P.

Julie P. — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:52:53 +0000

What an amazing idea! Great post!