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Atkinson, Strong designs?

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Bob Ficucell
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Atkinson, Strong designs?

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Does anyone know anything about this book coming out?
http://www.amazon.com/Vintage-Commercia ... 0486478459
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Re: Atkinson, Strong designs?

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Apparently not Bob, but I think I'll order one. Looks good but I didn't see any release date. Did you?

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Bob Ficucell
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Re: Atkinson, Strong designs?

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Mike,
It used to say release date was April 21.
I'm going to get one too, looks kind of interesting. Bob
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Re: Atkinson, Strong designs?

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I recognise the images on the front from several of the old re-prints from Signs Of The Times. Will sure be interesting to see the publisher and the contents.
Noah Moore
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Re: Atkinson, Strong designs?

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I placed an order for this book last year and I keep getting update emails saying it's release date has been pushed back. every time I get the email it says it's new release date will be almost 3 months later than the last update. this has happened 5 times now. well see. almost a year to the date when i made the order.
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Re: Atkinson, Strong designs?

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Noah, I hope that wasn't a prepaid order.
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Re: Atkinson, Strong designs?

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Note to Mod Mike, OFF TOPIC. Seems like I can post again, don't know what the glich was. !
Noah Moore
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Re: Atkinson, Strong designs?

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actually it was pre paid. they offer to reimburse me with a bit of credit for the hassle but I'm just waiting for it. I feel like it will be a surprise gift to myself when it arrives.
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Bob Ficucell
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Re: Atkinson, Strong designs?

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Noah Moore wrote:actually it was pre paid. they offer to reimburse me with a bit of credit for the hassle but I'm just waiting for it. I feel like it will be a surprise gift to myself when it arrives.
Noah,
I emailed Dover books to ask for any addtional info on the book?, their reply? "They no longer stock out of print books"
I reminded they haven't printed it yet!! so we'll have to wait and see? Bob
Noah Moore
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Re: Atkinson, Strong designs?

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wonderful. Its supposed to be a new printing. I guess I could send an email and see what they say.
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Bob Ficucell
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Re: Atkinson, Strong designs?

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Noah,
I got this back from Dover books...DOH!

Dear Mr. Ficucell,

Thank you for your message below. You are correct; I confirmed with our customer service department that Vintage Commercial Art & Design CD-ROM and Book has not yet been published, and is due April, 2011. I apologize for any confusion or inconvenience.
Noah Moore
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Re: Atkinson, Strong designs?

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aww good. I can just about guarantee another release date beyond that. I have every finger toe crossed for this April. its pretty uncomfortable.
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Noah Moore
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Re: Atkinson, Strong designs?

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guess what, bob.....
I just got another email saying that the books release date has been delayed till may 26th. good stuff, huh? laughable
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Noah Moore
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Re: Atkinson, Strong designs?

Post by Noah Moore »

well guys, I just got my book in and with a very quick review it looks pretty cool. not a must for everyone but a must for a book collector like myself. it came with a disc but I haven't shoved it in anything yet. I'll let you all know more when I actually have some time to absorb it all. mostly letting you know that it is, in fact a real publication.
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Bob Ficucell
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Re: Atkinson, Strong designs?

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Noah,
Got mine too, not to bad it would have been great if the cd had vectors of those sign layouts instead of just JPEGS Bob
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Re: Atkinson, Strong designs?

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I haven't popped in the disc yet but the book is at least something good to have in the collection.
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