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Originally posted by Gerinski Gerinski wrote:

Another 5-star review from this week Smile




Congrats Gerard! Great to see that your book is being received well!
I've authored the first-ever Prog Rock Murder Mystery. Available in ebook and paperback format at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NKWGJ3S
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Yet another 5-star review from yesterday!

Unfortunately it seems that Amazon is printing the books with varying printing quality.
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Hello!
I discovered this book through the Instagram account of the author and I ordered the Spanish version, and I liked it so much that I want to share my impressions with the Progarchives community!
The book is 288 pages long and all pages are in full colour with pictures in every page (over 500 pictures in total many of which I had not seen!).
Although some review in Amazon complains about the paper and printing quality, my copy came with excellent quality, as apparently, Amazon is printing the books on demand and the quality may depend on where do they print each copy.

The book is very well structured, divided in 4 sections: Keyboards, Guitars and Basses, Drums and Percussions, and Other Instruments and Sound Effects. It mainly covers the classic prog rock period, from the late 60s to the mid 80s.
The most fascinating section is that of keyboards, where we learn the evolution of these instruments, from the Chamberlin (ancestor of the Mellotron) and all the way to the digital synths of the mid 80s, and also some more modern and interesting keyboards. The sections of all the other instruments are also very interesting. Every instrument entry is accompanied with pictures, many of them of the great musicians of prog rock playing them.
The book is very well researched and we find many curiosities and anecdotes, the level of detail is just ideal for those of us who are not professional musicians, and you don’t need any previous knowledge in order to enjoy it. Although you might think that talking about musical instruments may be boring, the author manages to deliver a very interesting and easy-to-read book.
In summary, I loved the book and I can only strongly recommend it!

And finally congratulations to the author Gerinski (Gerard Bassols) for such a magnificent work!
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Hello Agata!

Thank you so much for such a positive feedback about my book, I'm so glad that you enjoyed it!

The book is indeed receiving very positive feedback from the readers, the Spanish version is rated 4.9 out of 5 in Amazon, and the English version (their contents is identical) is rated 4.4 out of 5.

As you mentioned I noticed some complaint about the printing quality delivered by Amazon, and I'm so sorry about it, even if they seem to be a very small minority, most people received a good quality copy. Amazon is printing the books on demand and I have no control over it, if somebody receives a poorly printed copy he/she should ask Amazon for a replacement, they have to do it.

Alternatively potential buyers may contact me, depending on the location and shipping cost I may be able to send them a copy myself from the books I have at home, so quality is ensured.

Once again thank you very much for your kind words!
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No please, the grateful one is me!
I'm looking forward to reading your next work...
I'll leave you a nice and well-deserved review on Amazon!

Good luck!
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If any of you can order to the Belgium page of Amazon, amazon.com.be, they have now the book at only 16.79 euros instead of the standard price of 30.00 euros! A great opportunity not to be missed!






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Another 5-star review from yesterday!

"This book is now my number one" Smile

Thank you buddy!
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In just 2 days the book has received 2 new 5-star reviews in its Spanish version, the highlights being:

"Interesting history of prog rock.
(...)
Rather than being just a catalog of instruments, this book goes through the history of prog rock taking a different approach.
If you are a prog fan this book should be in your collection."


"Excellent information.
Original, a lot of good information, easy-reading, funny, with excellent pictures and quality paper.
Highly recommended."

Thank you readers!






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Another 5-star review from yesterday! (translated from Portuguese by Amazon).
The average rating remains at 4.4 out of 5.

Thank you readers!






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I'm not sure about other currencies, but if you buy to Amazon.com in EURO, they have the book now at significant discount, only 23.35 euros instead of the list price of 30.10 euros.
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A new 5-star review!

"Incredible book (...). Well worth it".

Thank you Will!
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It is an excellent book, and one I thoroughly enjoyed. Incredibly well researched, it is certainly worth seeking out. You can read my review here, http://www.progressor.net/review/gerard_bassols_2019.html
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I'm gonna grab it. How are the sales doing? Exceeding expectations?
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Originally posted by MitchwithDasticks MitchwithDasticks wrote:

I'm gonna grab it. How are the sales doing? Exceeding expectations?

Wow that would be great, thank you so much for your interest!

It's a self-published book, which means that I paid all the costs for its publication, and the publishing house only did the actual printing, they don't provide any support for promoting or distributing the book. So the hardest point for me is making people aware of the book's existence, the only tools I have are my instagram and facebook accounts for promoting the book, plus the few books I have sent for review to a few music magazines and websites.

So I really had no idea what to expect in terms of sales. So far 819 have been sold (617 in English and 202 in Spanish), which I consider it's quite OK. The problem is that the vast majority are sold via Amazon (I have no means to distribute the book in bookstores) and the profit margin Amazon leaves for the author is almost nothing. So I have just covered the publishing costs, but I have not yet made any actual profit. In any case I didn't write and publish the book for making money but mainly for personal satisfaction.

Pity that very few readers leave reviews in Amazon (I guess positive reviews also help potential buyers take the decision to actually buy the book), but nearly all the reviews have given the book 5 stars, which is very rewarding for me.

If you will buy it I would very much appreciate receiving your honest feedback. You will find my email address in the book cover flap.

Thank you, cheers!
Gerard

 
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