2 new ftd books

No dvd = no chance i goin to buy summer of '61. for 60$ a book + cd + something unreleased (dvd) is ok but a book + cd is a no goer

The book is the main event.

No dvd = no chance i goin to buy summer of '61. for 60$ a book + cd + something unreleased (dvd) is ok but a book + cd is a no goer

The book is the main event.

Absolutely Matthew,the CD as it is in most of these projects is a bonus,something relevant to listen to while reading the book.

norrie

No dvd = no chance i goin to buy summer of '61. for 60$ a book + cd + something unreleased (dvd) is ok but a book + cd is a no goer

The book is the main event.

YEah, that's what they said about "A boy from tupelo".

Can you image that release without the 3 cd's?

If it is $60 I may have to pass, simply because I can't afford it.

The CD's in A Boy From Tupelo did turn out to more than just a bonus but the book was still the major reason to purchase it.
A Boy From Tupelo was a bit of a one off anyway,an FTD release that wasn't really an FTD release.

norrie

was a bit of a one off anyway,an FTD release that wasn't really an FTD release.

HITS OF THE 70`s

was a bit of a one off anyway,an FTD release that wasn't really an FTD release.

HITS OF THE 70`s

OK,I'll give you that one

norrie (not normally a smilie type of guy)

The CD's in A Boy From Tupelo did turn out to more than just a bonus but the book was still the major reason to purchase it.

Correct.

Most are aware Ernst did not spend over ten years and a lot of personal time and expense on the CDs included with A Boy From Tupelo.

The CD's in A Boy From Tupelo did turn out to more than just a bonus but the book was still the major reason to purchase it.

Correct.

Most are aware Ernst did not spend over ten years and a lot of personal time and expense on the CDs included with A Boy From Tupelo.

Thanks Doc and the proof is in the pudding.The time and effort that Ernst put into the book is there in each and every page.

norrie

Most are aware Ernst did not spend over ten years and a lot of personal time and expense on the CDs included with A Boy From Tupelo.

and quite simply one of the best FTD products of all time, crank the cd`s up and relax with the book, "one of the things you must do before you die" enough said.

No dvd = no chance i goin to buy summer of '61. for 60$ a book + cd + something unreleased (dvd) is ok but a book + cd is a no goer

The book is the main event.

Not for me, If i spend 60$ and could have a cd & dvd with it, then i think its worthwhile to spend 60. But for a book & cd i find it a bit to expensive.

The CD's in A Boy From Tupelo did turn out to more than just a bonus but the book was still the major reason to purchase it.
A Boy From Tupelo was a bit of a one off anyway,an FTD release that wasn't really an FTD release.

norrie

Yeah, I knew they would. I couldn't imagine the Book without the cd's.
You needed both to tell the story proper.
Why isn't the book in the mainstream?
That's what I ask myself.

Whether or not a book within a book-cd combo ultimately is the main event is for each individual customer to decide. A certain project can be meant to be perceived by the record company as such or such, but the final word is always up to the individual buyer.

Some people don't care about books and bought the Boy From Tupelo set for the cd's only. Others are not particularly interested in music they for the most part already have. And still others, the largest group I presume which includes me, is very much interested in both. But I wouldn't conclude that this group per definition sees the book as the main event of the two elements: music and visuals.

I am sorry to say, that for clearance and various other reasons, there won't now be a DVD included with the Summer of '61 book/CD.

So how much is the price being reduced by?

Shame about the DVD but I'm still interested. I enjoyed the two 1960 books, despite the various technical problems.
In fact it's the HMV book I'm having second thoughts about. If its an interesting, enjoyable read I'm in, but if its more of a dry reference book aimed at collectors of early vinyl its probably not really for me.

If you see the Whole thing that FTD has released from the beginning and all that is gonna be released as a Whole.
It is the biggest Music Collection ever sold in history.
So if you dont buy it all you will not be the owner of the biggest musiccollection ever released.

I am sorry to say, that for clearance and various other reasons, there won't now be a DVD included with the Summer of '61 book/CD.

So how much is the price being reduced by?

What price is there to reduce? Pricing does not appear to have been released yet.

Having a quick look I see that

Essential Elvis have priced the Summer of '61 book at £49.99+ £10.00pp which for what it's worth is the same price as From Memphis To Hollywood book.
http://www.essentialelvis.com/offers-books.php

The Elvis Shop has priced TBA
https://www.theelvisshoplondon.com/index.php

While Now Dig This are advertising the HMV book but not the Summer of 61 book...for whatever reason there holding back on that one.
https://www.nowdigthismagazine.co.uk/shop/books.html

Thanks. I could not find it on Now Dig This and on The Elvis Shop London it said TBA as you note.

I am sorry to say, that for clearance and various other reasons, there won't now be a DVD included with the Summer of '61 book/CD.

So how much is the price being reduced by?

What price is there to reduce? Pricing does not appear to have been released yet.

It was a question to which I admit I will never know the answer, but I suspect that a price has already been decided on, and it would be interesting to know whether any adjustments will now be made behind the scenes. Really, the announcement shouldn't have been made about the DVD without checking basic things such as whether they were allowed to use the footage in the first place.

the announcement shouldn't have been made about the DVD without checking basic things such as whether they were allowed to use the footage in the first place.

I agree that all details should have been ironed out before any announcements were made. The excitement generated by the news of a DVD has now been replaced by some real disappointment. Other things that should have been confirmed are the contents of the CD...by just stating in the blub that "detail about the accompanying disc will be provided as soon as possible" Is that really good enough? and considering that behinge the scenes the DVD contents still had'nt gotten clearance. This is turning out to be a bit of a shambles to say the least.

This is turning out to be a bit of a shambles to say the least.

"Shambles" might be a bit overboard, but sadly it's the kind of thing which is becoming the norm with the majority of the FTD book range. The CDs, in particular the Classic Albums, are enormous fun, and taken as a whole the series has been a magnificent success, but whenever I see an announcement about yet another book I'm afraid I immediately expect to be disappointed.

The 61 book and the botched announcment of the dvd and no tracklisting cd seem to have delay written all over it. It doesnt seem to be ready at all. Why was it announced if it was still a work in progress, if the dvd wasnt cleared etc. Does anyone know why the dvd is not cleared to be released?

Such is life in the Elvis world

FTD: "Here today, gone tomorrow...or something like that". I really can't see any problem with these kind of releases! It's there if YOU want it. If not, well....... It's almost like a bootleg, "if you REALLY want it"...

I agree that all details should have been ironed out before any announcements were made. The excitement generated by the news of a DVD has now been replaced by some real disappointment. Other things that should have been confirmed are the contents of the CD...by just stating in the blub that "detail about the accompanying disc will be provided as soon as possible" Is that really good enough? and considering that behinge the scenes the DVD contents still had'nt gotten clearance. This is turning out to be a bit of a shambles to say the least.

Cut out the bs, please.