TTOKA Reprints?!?!!1!

Firstly, let’s all take a deep breath and do our best to enhance the relative calm of our respective tits.

Determining factors in this decision:

1. I have received numerous requests to print more comb-bound copies of TTOKA.
2. I have no interest in printing and shipping more books.
3. The idea of more dollars for BBBSoA does appeal to me. 
4. The collectible aspect of the first edition books is important and should be preserved.
5. I want to keep the community small.

All these things in mind, I have arrived at what I consider a decent compromise. I have made Lisa the sole authorized producer and distributor of an Authorized 2nd Edition of TTOKA. The Authorized 2nd Edition is an unedited, unprocessed, word-for-word, bare-bones comb-bound copy of TTOKA, but with a white cover and no bookmark. Each will be signed by Lisa in light blue ink. These will only be sold in small batches in Lisa’s new Ebay Store, Atliershop, and will be available only for as long as she feels like dealing with them. I have advised her to price them at a flat price of $300 per. The limited availability and high cost should serve to keep the community small. 25% of the proceeds from this edition will continue to benefit BBBSoA.

For those concerned about the collectible value of their first edition comb-bound copies, I am essentially creating a floor for their value at three times their initial cost, and as you all know, they are so much more than just a copy of the book. I have seen two of them sell, one at $450 and one at $700. I saw a bookmark alone sell for $88. I am aware of two sales for the replica Fool’s Journal, one for $2,500, and an impatient person sold one for $969. You’re welcome. I mean that. I applaud your vision. The 2nd Edition isn’t going to hurt their value in the slightest. I imagine even the second editions will bring a profit. They’ll be rare enough, won’t be consistently available, and they’re signed by the illustrator. Even cheap bootleg copies couldn’t hurt the value of the three official versions. They’re bullet-proof. I know a little about these kinds of things. Calm your tits.

For those concerned about an influx of searchers, we’re not talking about tens of thousands of people here. Lisa’s first run is ten copies. Calm your tits.

For those who own The Fool’s Journal, some may be disappointed that I am not providing you with a comb-bound copy for free. As I explained above, you got what you paid for and then some. If you’d like a comb-bound copy as well, I’m providing a way for you to get one. Excite your tits!

For any Pharisees among you: 

“You said you wouldn’t print more books!” I’m not printing more books. Calm your tits. 

“You said the first edition comb-bound copies wouldn’t be reproduced!” They aren’t being reproduced. Calm your tits. 

“You said you wanted the community small!” It is small. Calm your tits.

First Edition owners are under no obligation to share their dark secrets with any newcomers. In fact, I advise that you don't share them. Those were for you. These secrets aren't necessary, but they are extremely useful, and thus, valuable. Handle them accordingly.

A final note: Initially, my first edition copies and journals were available to be signed by both Lisa and me. As I recall, only one person opted for this, so there is just one copy out there with both signatures.* I think that’s a cool prize, as I will not be signing any further books, regardless of edition. I will be putting the red pen I used to sign every book that got signed up for auction. Again, for charity, 100%. Yes, I kept and used the same pen for three years. You know you want it. ;) I’ll post a link when it’s available. Excite your tits again!

Hopefully this message allays any fear or anxiety that my have lodged in your tits related to the 2nd Edition.

Apologies for all the tits. I found myself in a rare playful mood and had fun with this. I hope you did as well.

I love you all.

Bart 

*Lisa recently corrected me. NO ONE opted for a book with both signatures.

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