Argento Book Update

A brief email from my publishers, Kamera Books, informed me that my Argento book is to be published on 25th March 2010. Once again I have been assured that all is well and the book will definitely be published.

Apparently a certain amount of 'dues' (that's pre-orders to you and I) need to be obtained from commercial outlets; something that has proved more difficult than usual given the current recession and the recent closure of book store chains such as Borders. Keep checking back here at Behind the Couch for updates – which I shall post as and when I receive them.

I recently set up a page on Faceache for the book, so if you have an account on there and fancy dropping by to say howdy, please feel free to do so - just click here and show some love or go to Facebook and type 'Daro Argento (Kamera Books)' into the search bar......

Sanguis Gratia Artis!

Comments

Mykal said…
James: I have had your book on preorder with Amazon for awhile. I look forward to it!! - Mykal
21 December 2009 at 13:58
James Gracey said…
Cheers Mykal. Fingers crossed. Again!
21 December 2009 at 14:36
Matt-suzaka said…
Awesome news, James! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy and I shall spread the word accordingly!
21 December 2009 at 14:50
Matthew Coniam said…
Mine's on order too!
21 December 2009 at 20:45
dylan said…
Can't wait for it James!
21 December 2009 at 23:55
Anonymous said…
When I'm not so broke I'll be sure to pre-order a copy from my local Borders. I can't wait to read it!
22 December 2009 at 20:44
James Gracey said…
Thanks guys - I hope its worth the bloody wait!
23 December 2009 at 00:46
I Like Horror Movies said…
I had it on the ol' Christmas list on Amazon so I am hoping someone comes through for me, otherwise you better believe I will be putting the xmas money towards it James!
23 December 2009 at 05:53
Nick Frame said…
Looking forward to this mate, you getting Suspiria on BD next week?

Nick
12 January 2010 at 00:17
James Gracey said…
I'm flat broke at the moment, Nick. But if I have to beg/borrow/steal to get my hands on a copy of this - so be it! I can hardly wait... Thanks for dropping by - don't be a stranger.
12 January 2010 at 10:15
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