The 432-page, 7” x 10” case bound volume is limited to 300 copies, the first 150 of which receive an original Ralph Snart sketch by Marc Hansen. Each edition sports a full-color wraparound slip cover and a dust jacket; the volume will ship shrink-wrapped and carry a $59.95 retail price.
“We apologize that the signed, limited hardcover edition of
Ralph Snart Adventures won’t ship on time, but we’re very confident it will be worth the wait,” said NOW Comics’ Publisher Tony Caputo. “We’re initiating something revolutionary to comics by adding a “beta” stage to production.”
As in software development, the beta stage is a release that’s available to tweak out the bugs in the system. Caputo said it’s another step in testing to improve and assure the highest possible quality. Up to ten select “beta testers” will review the 432-page custom perfect-bound “Beta Book,” with the clear understanding of their responsibility. Their comments, suggestions and report will further develop the final product to the highest possible quality.
"This will be a pretty awesome package with the bound hardcover and sketch," said Hansen. "I'm sure there will be Snart fans drooling like maniacs over this one. It's nice and heavy, too, so when you throw it at someone, they'll know it."
Originally scheduled to ship in March 2004, Now Comics anticipates this edition to reach consumers around May 2004. Preview of the
Ralph Snart Adventures Limited Edition Hardcover is available at:
http://www.nowcomics.net/images/previews/rsa_hc/RSA.htm
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