Well, here we are, very nearly 400 posts after this blog first appeared September 10, 2006. Today, I'll stop by a couple of bookstores to try and find copies of my book (and then put them on a table near the front door). Yes, today is the first day that it's officially in stores. Hard for me to believe. It's been a long process.
This photo of this pencil bug and paintbrush fly was part of my first post, long before the thought of a book crossed my mind, and even before I thought of using my kinda strange sense of humor.
If you have enjoyed my many attempts here over the last three years to add wire to objects, and end up with something interesting, I hope you'll take a look at the book. I'm very, very relieved to say that the early reviews from people who have already received the book in the mail have been very good.
So, I'll keep making things for you to enjoy here on the blog,
but I hope you all will help me out by visiting a bookstore and taking a look,
or ordering the book from one of the many links on my sidebar on the right.
And if you have an uncle or cousin with a good sense of humor?
Well, the holidays are just around the corner! (Yes. I said it!)
Best,
Terry Border
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Jon, over at Five Rules For Life, reposted my five rules. They work really well for me (when I can manage to follow them myself).
22 comments:
Yay!!!! Many congratulations on the big day!!!!! Question - is the book available in the UK or just the US for now? I know a few people who would love this book amongst their Christmas presents.
I ordered my copy on Amazon UK but it takes 10 days or so to dispatch.
Well, I finished going through the book, and it is definitely worth it! It'll definitely be a mainstay on my coffee table for a long time.
c'est magnifique, terry! devoured it in its entirety last night in bed. congratulations!
I love your blog, and bought the book for our library, but I have to say (having not seen them before) - those bugs are really beautiful! Sorta Victorian with the scroll work and all. In one word - pretty!
Protégé C said:
One of my co-editors Tatman from over at Skull-A-Day suggested I share this with you.
Bent Skull
Maybe I was picking up all the buzz about the release of your book and was subconciously influnenced.
I saw your book last night! My sister got it for me and it made me really laugh and inspired. Fantastic book i must say! Really loved it (especially the marshmallows fighting on the "wooden board", as well as the emo sunflower ala vincent).:D
Cheers!
Hugs,
Denise
Oh, and i hope you dont mind me adding you to my watch list.:D
Congrats, sir! I've followed the blog for years, I feel like I'm watching a graduation of sorts!
Thanks! And thanks to all who bought the book! I'm glad people are enjoy it.
Dear Mr. Terry Border,
If you find time, please view my attempt to show an "in respect to you" and how your book made me laugh and smile-
http://denisedecidestoblog.blogspot.com/
It'd be really cool to know what you think.>:D
Sincerely,
Denise
Oooo...your early bugs are ornate and pretty.
Yes yes, of course I will be purchasing your book!
YAY!! Finally made it over to my local small book shop to get my pre ordered copy! The owner LOVES it and is considering ordering more, both for himself to give as gifts and for his store! I haven't visited your blog in a bit and was happy to see the"first" bent objects staring at me after reading about them!
Anyway, I can't wait to read the rest of the book!
Loved your book! Loved your narrative along with your art. I repositioned the books to a prominent spot in Borders!
How exciting! I'm going to have to order one because I've loved the pictures in your blog. Can't wait to see the book!
I just went to one of the most amazing bookstores in the world, Powell's in Portland Oregon, and was horrified to discover that they dont carry your book! Tell your publisher to get on that! pretty please. People come to oregon specifically to go to that store, so...
got mine. love it.
and congratulations, sir, for letting your guard down enough to be yourself while creating.
that's the part of the story I like best because, selfishly, it has taught me the most.
keep on keeping on.
Terry,
I was browsing today in Borders and came across your book. It was my first time I had ever seen Bent Objects. I looked through the whole book, laughing the whole time. I placed it back on the shelf and sidestepped down the shelf only to look back at the cover. I reached overf and grabbed the book back up and look at a some of the pictures again (laughing for a second time). I then knew that I wanted to take it home with me so that I could chuckle at the pics whenever I wanted. So, I bought your book and am now visiting your blog to see more great photos! Congratulations on your book and thank you for creating something that makes an unemployed penny pincher a little less depressed.
The brush fly in print- I will get a copy immediately!
Thanks all! I'm loving the stories and the reviews! Much appreciated.
Matt- I can do that.
I saw your book in Florence, Ky Barnes and Nobles; ridiculously cute photos. Great Stuff. "Basil Leaves, and Rosemary Crushed" are my favorites.
I found you at the Junk Drawer, glad I stopped by today. Best of luck with your book!
Hello Terry!
Found your bent objects on telegraph.co.uk at http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturepicturegalleries/6407277/Bent-Objects-by-Terry-Border-The-Secret-Life-of-Everyday-Things.html
and as i was currently shopping on amazon.co.uk for Xmas presents i instantly added a copy of your book to the order. The order is coming all the way out to Estonia - this is how far your bent objects have reached! :D
I placed the order and then, having thought about it, went back and ordered another copy of the book.
Well done for making people smile and laugh! We all need it sorely. I look differently now even at the mince i fry, not to mention pringles chips! :D
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