tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post6184360026154490910..comments2024-02-20T07:06:56.933+00:00Comments on THE SKINNER: Pre-Order The Departure.Neal Asherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13933911904170752700noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-1938828127680960682011-03-10T14:27:48.156+00:002011-03-10T14:27:48.156+00:00To Antony; As much as I dislike Amazon, they have ...To Antony; As much as I dislike Amazon, they have a price promise which states [for pre-ordered books]: "For items with a future release date, the Amazon.co.uk price may change between the time of order and the date the item is dispatched. We do not charge you until we dispatch an item; therefore, when you pre-order selected books, CDs, videos, DVDs, pieces of software or video games, you will be charged the lowest price offered by Amazon.co.uk between the time the order was placed and the item's release date." Which is nice. They've dropped it to match TBD at £13.49.<br /><br />It's also up on Waterstones.com now [at full jacket-price]. But book depository all the way!<br /><br />I am really looking forward to your Maker Duology, I loved the world you made and can't wait to get back to it.Eliciushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10842001567207641454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-75383116168287058762011-03-04T18:11:47.293+00:002011-03-04T18:11:47.293+00:00Ah I really enjoyed the Owner series in "The ...Ah I really enjoyed the Owner series in "The Engineer [Reconditioned]" series (despite the shoddy editing). It's a very interesting concept and yet open to a fair bit of creative freedom.Aidanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00876520845811171525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-5481647025171568062011-03-04T08:28:36.696+00:002011-03-04T08:28:36.696+00:00Roger, I'm sure it will be - all the other one...Roger, I'm sure it will be - all the other ones are.<br /><br />I shall be exploring how to use 'gimp' as time goes on, though I won't be wearing a zip-up leather mask whilst doing so.Neal Asherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13933911904170752700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-80211075349838542542011-03-02T18:39:15.639+00:002011-03-02T18:39:15.639+00:00Congrats for the new book, will buy it for sure!
...Congrats for the new book, will buy it for sure!<br /><br />Since you're not a digital arts professional (right?), using something like Photoshop (assuming you're paying for it, of course :P) would be strange when GIMP's at hand for free. It'll probably do everything you'll ever need.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03173308934226656329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-90119167755136662482011-03-02T16:59:53.630+00:002011-03-02T16:59:53.630+00:00Yeah, Neal, gimp isn't fly-by-night software. ...Yeah, Neal, gimp isn't fly-by-night software. It's probably the second largest photo editing suite in use, behind, of course, PS. Though I do scratch my head at why they chose that name, heh.<br /><br />I'll throw my hat in the ebook ring, too. I have all of your books on the kindle, from Amazon. I wish some of the hold-out authors would get with the inveitable game *cough cough, Rowling*gweminencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069609205981300696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-58056597478599428702011-03-02T14:55:42.526+00:002011-03-02T14:55:42.526+00:00back to the subject ;-) Hey Neal, I really would p...back to the subject ;-) Hey Neal, I really would prefere this book in eBook Format. Yes, I'm one of the geeks that does everything on his iPad / Android Pad... Any plans if it will be released by Amazon, Apple or anybody else in electronic format? BTW, I was a book geek for the last 33 years, never ever someone could bring me to read some thing on a electronic device. Last year I got stuck in traffic for several hours and startet to read a free novell on my iPhone. I was really astonished how well it went - I recommend an iPad though ;-)<br />RegardsRogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04915923707802458637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-41618591871690228842011-03-02T13:28:58.170+00:002011-03-02T13:28:58.170+00:00Yep, Gimp converts the pictures very well.Yep, Gimp converts the pictures very well.Neal Asherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13933911904170752700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-25884212009035158232011-03-02T12:56:55.649+00:002011-03-02T12:56:55.649+00:00Just get gimp it's good.Just get gimp it's good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-44640161764624899222011-03-02T09:00:07.505+00:002011-03-02T09:00:07.505+00:00gwiminence, I have to admit to reservations about ...gwiminence, I have to admit to reservations about going to a site with 'gimp' in the name!<br /><br />And that would be a duology, Vaude.<br /><br />As for the programs to use my brother suggested paintshop pro, which I'll take a look at too.<br /><br />Anthony, the September date is accurate as far as I know. Incidentally, the books are 25% off on the Book Depository site.<br /><br />bob.hallam, it's one that bears repeating. Too often I hear from US fans who can't get my books or find the shipping too expensive. We use it in Crete too.Neal Asherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13933911904170752700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-84176916781206037412011-03-02T07:48:21.023+00:002011-03-02T07:48:21.023+00:00I'll have to wait 'til it shows up on Fish...I'll have to wait 'til it shows up on Fishpond, the NZ exchange rate is awful at the moment.<br /><br />Have a look at this Neal; I saw it in action at the Weta Shop and while it isn't quite a mosquito gun, it's still very cool. <br /><br />http://www.wetanz.com/welcome-to-valve-hqalibabahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01260294829364944386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-50603747443463964292011-03-02T01:47:50.324+00:002011-03-02T01:47:50.324+00:00This is great Neal. Thanks for the Book Depositor...This is great Neal. Thanks for the Book Depository tip. Fee postage to Aussie too. Ordered.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17569654451856423507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-70973078062219587712011-03-01T22:18:20.540+00:002011-03-01T22:18:20.540+00:00Think I'll pre-order on Amazon once the price ...Think I'll pre-order on Amazon once the price comes down a little, £17.99 is a little steep for me at the moment.<br /><br />Is the September date accurate?Antonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05796591087250698078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-28925370920323063102011-03-01T21:16:12.148+00:002011-03-01T21:16:12.148+00:00You can see the full cover for "The Departure...You can see the full cover for "The Departure" and many more of Neals covers on the artist's website<br /><br />http://www.jonsullivanart.com/GALLERY-XXXXX.html<br /><br />bottom left in the 2010 galleryPhil Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09992017267449727399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-34042227811192448032011-03-01T19:35:37.492+00:002011-03-01T19:35:37.492+00:00Yeah I would steer clear of paying for Photoshop i...Yeah I would steer clear of paying for Photoshop if possible when there are free alternatives like the guys have already mentioned.<br /><br />My girlfriend bought an Adobe package that included Photoshop not long back. After over a month of waiting for activation/serial codes we decided on getting a refund...Fader209https://www.blogger.com/profile/06361335822375426178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-45610063083905149122011-03-01T18:55:31.926+00:002011-03-01T18:55:31.926+00:00Neal, Photoshop is the "gold standard" f...Neal, Photoshop is the "gold standard" for image manipulation. If it can't be done in PS...then it probably just "can't" be done. Period. <br />That being said, it has a HUGE learning curve and is absurdly overpriced. <br /><br />Adobe also makes a much cheaper alternative called "Elements" which is aimed at the home market and is much easier to use. It should do most of what you need. <br /><br />Free alternatives, off the top of my head...<br />1) GIMP<br />2) Paint.NetSeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01573545353756118046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-29318385921835616172011-03-01T18:16:30.530+00:002011-03-01T18:16:30.530+00:00perfect solution for the sequel.
"kill everyo...perfect solution for the sequel.<br />"kill everyone now".vaudeviewgalor raandisisraisinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045187732283895410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-43557998109077355522011-03-01T17:18:01.952+00:002011-03-01T17:18:01.952+00:00Neal, check out GIMP, an open-source photo editor ...Neal, check out GIMP, an open-source photo editor that's NEARLY as powerful as PS...and free to boot.<br /><br />http://www.gimp.org/<br /><br />I look forward to reading The Departure, but I'm firmly in the 'I want more Polity!' camp.gweminencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069609205981300696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-76085449691787560982011-03-01T16:14:10.431+00:002011-03-01T16:14:10.431+00:00Okay, shit, I just looked at some versions of phot...Okay, shit, I just looked at some versions of photoshop. What versions are you guys using and how much does it cost?Neal Asherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13933911904170752700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-90322165056038193812011-03-01T16:10:34.980+00:002011-03-01T16:10:34.980+00:00It's on the Book Depository? I looked earlier ...It's on the Book Depository? I looked earlier but couldn't find it. I'll stick up a link.Neal Asherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13933911904170752700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-21820485545859205282011-03-01T15:51:23.164+00:002011-03-01T15:51:23.164+00:00Photoshop GOOOOD.Photoshop GOOOOD.Grim's Realityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15141927678427787365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-21350334505744786662011-03-01T15:40:54.373+00:002011-03-01T15:40:54.373+00:00Thanks, Neal! I've made my preorder from the B...Thanks, Neal! I've made my preorder from the Book Depository! I will be looking forward to reading your latest!David Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034891361926618042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-78900651452976442562011-03-01T14:49:52.624+00:002011-03-01T14:49:52.624+00:00Thanks Disco Stu, that method works fine for the p...Thanks Disco Stu, that method works fine for the purpose of putting stuff up on the blog, though loses quality.<br /><br />Jebel, I wouldn't bother with pdf, but that's the format Macmillan often use for the covers they send me.<br /><br />man-of-inaction, I'll probably have a crack at some of the freeware, or just get hold of photoshop. Hope you enjoy The Departure!Neal Asherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13933911904170752700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-87792008033793191422011-03-01T11:18:51.853+00:002011-03-01T11:18:51.853+00:00yeah i use photoshop because it's easy to mani...yeah i use photoshop because it's easy to manipulate quality/size, plus adobe-to-adobe. pdf is not the best format for changing images anyway though - they tend to be less editable and not the best quality to start with.Jebel Kronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18268376841818116214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-88902973918711959602011-03-01T11:17:24.147+00:002011-03-01T11:17:24.147+00:00Free one here. Tried it and it works. Couple of na...Free one here. Tried it and it works. Couple of nag screens but nice clear output.<br /><br />http://download.cnet.com/Office-Convert-PDF-to-JPG-JPEG-TIFF-Free/3000-10743_4-10900900.htmlDisco Stuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205359202617582761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-19543991332583304512011-03-01T11:14:05.962+00:002011-03-01T11:14:05.962+00:00looking forward to this novel, I enjoy your depart...looking forward to this novel, I enjoy your departures from the polity streamChimpernelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631955438911359159noreply@blogger.com