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Post by andylgr on May 18, 2023 23:06:10 GMT -8
Seeing these cheap prices for the book makes me wonder wtf I ordered and why did it cost me nearly £200. £200??? Where did you order it from? Mine cost £26.19 and that was reduced from £31.00 It’s so long ago I forget now. Some kind of special edition of it. Edit: just been back through this thread and found it’s one of these: www.genesis-publications.com/product.asp?preview=1&productid=9781905662784
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Post by pete on May 19, 2023 0:33:47 GMT -8
Aah. "Special edition". Got it.
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Post by churchy on May 25, 2023 12:14:36 GMT -8
Congrats churchy well earned. Is anyone not seeing the photos posted below? From the Vault Showcase to the Definitely Book! Just 150 Def Leppard fans were fortunate to have a ticket to the ’Definitely’ book signing in London at Waterstones, on Sunday 14th May. I was attending for a very magical reason that has been kept under wraps for the best part of a year. Due to my official showcase on the Vault last February, the Genesis Publications team reached out to me to see if I could assist with the book. Specifically, I was asked for certain pictures of some of my memorabilia that would be used in the book. It took me 33 years to find the ‘Holy Grail’ Red Label E.P. Now it is immortalised on pages 30 & 31 🤩🤘 I also contributed my Pyromania UK backstage pass that can be seen on page 104. Further requests were asked of me. As I did not have them in my own collection, I reached out to dear friends and fellow collectors to source the four remaining pieces of memorabilia that the team needed. The wonderful Judy Nunez in the USA immediately came forward with the ‘Reading 1980’ poster (page 62) and the ‘Circus Magazine’ (page 107) 🤩👍 Then my quest on behalf of the team took me to Australia, where super collector and friend Dave Mcgrory came through with the ‘Pour Some Sugar On Me’ Australian cassette single (page 144) and the ‘In The Club…In Your Face’ CD (page 180) 🤩👍 and so I thought my part was done. Last Autumn I had a most wonderful email from the team asking if I could kindly visually proofread the entire book for them; in relation to timeframes, albums, tours etc. Of course I jumped at the chance! What an incredible blessing, honour and privilege! ☺️🙏🏻 As a thank you, I am still speechless to see my name mentioned on the ‘Acknowledgements’ page (page 292) ☺️ The 12 year old me who read ‘Animal Instinct’ and dares to dream is freaking out 😂 and the nearly 48 year old me has shed some happy tears. When you know, you know! And so I went along to London today for the book signing. At long last I would see the book in the flesh. Two of the publishing team met me outside and invited me to go in last for the special reason of working with them on the book. I spent time in the queue indoors chatting to the lovely Leslie and a few others. When it came to my turn, I was introduced to Viv, Joe and Phil as the visual proofreader and memorabilia contributor. I shook hands with Viv and he remarked ‘Dave from the Cardiff Show!’ - it still gets me every time! 😂 Shaking hands with Joe, I told him what a privilege it was and I was thanked for my services. I gave him a private gift which he was excited with and immediately beckoned Jess (Tour Manager) over, to take it for safe keeping. We discussed the E.P. After shaking hands with Phil and commenting on his ‘dapper suit’, I explained that my backstage pass was specifically sought after because his mum is wearing the same pass from 1983 in a picture in the book. Then it was time for a photograph. Initially we were told by Waterstones that there would be no photo opportunities. However fans were allowed them and selfies could be taken from in front of the table. I asked how it would work and said should I stand in front of you all individually and stood in front of Viv. I handed my phone to a kind Def Leppard security guard to do the honours. At this point, Joe said ‘You’ve been involved in the book, come behind the table, next to me!’ Goosebumps!!! 🤩😎🤘 After the photo I had a lovely chat with Jess (Tour Manager) and Mike (Band Manager) and was thanked for my involvement in the book. I had two conversations with the ever awesome dude that is Ryan Sebastyan. It was great to see him and chat again after his awesome kindness for Judy and I in Boston last summer, taking out photo for the stadium big screen and filming us for the tour vlog. I then spent some time with the charming publishers, thanked them and discussed a further something. As I collected my belongings and the band wrapped things up, a few lovely ladies came over to chat. All three are friends on Facebook and on the Vault. Dawn and Cheryl have flown over from the USA and Joelle from France. I played host to Joelle and we had a wonderful afternoon sightseeing, ice creams in the park, lots of photographs and then I took Def Leppard to the ‘Royal Balcony’ at Buckingham Palace. It had to be done! 😂🤩🤘 What a magical ride the last year has been. Away to Sheffield tomorrow for the Leadmill gig, HMV Signing, Leppard pilgrimage and VIP Golden Circle at Bramall Lane! 🙏🏻 [![London-Pyromania-pass.jpg](https://i.postimg.cc/L6dTHSHv/London-Pyromania-pass.jpg)](https://postimg.cc/rzJWJvRt) Cheers Shawn! An EPIC dream come true!
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Post by churchy on May 25, 2023 12:15:56 GMT -8
Amazing churchy . Bet you are still buzzing! Indeed! Still on cloud nine two weeks later!
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Post by rbtyrone on May 28, 2023 3:54:34 GMT -8
So does anyone know when we will get the collectors editions. I sent them an email . No reply as such and when I try to get into website comes up error report. Something doesn’t seem right .
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Post by CindyJ on May 28, 2023 5:53:31 GMT -8
So does anyone know when we will get the collectors editions. I sent them an email . No reply as such and when I try to get into website comes up error report. Something doesn’t seem right . "Shipping from August 2023"
Delivery info for the Collector's, Deluxe and Publisher's editions of Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard is located on this page of the Genesis Publications website: www.genesis-publications.com/delivery-updates
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Post by rbtyrone on Jun 2, 2023 20:11:46 GMT -8
So does anyone know when we will get the collectors editions. I sent them an email . No reply as such and when I try to get into website comes up error report. Something doesn’t seem right . "Shipping from August 2023"
Delivery info for the Collector's, Deluxe and Publisher's editions of Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard is located on this page of the Genesis Publications website: www.genesis-publications.com/delivery-updatesContacted Genesis Publications by phone. Was told could cancel my pre order which I did. Ordered the same book on Amazon £30 against £181 I had paid. Wasn’t getting much more imo for the £181 apart from 7inch single which I can I live without.
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Post by churchy on Jun 3, 2023 7:16:15 GMT -8
"Shipping from August 2023"
Delivery info for the Collector's, Deluxe and Publisher's editions of Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard is located on this page of the Genesis Publications website: www.genesis-publications.com/delivery-updates Contacted Genesis Publications by phone. Was told could cancel my pre order which I did. Ordered the same book on Amazon £30 against £181 I had paid. Wasn’t getting much more imo for the £181 apart from 7inch single which I can I live without. I thought you'd want the numbered signed copy, plectrums and passes for your collection Rob?
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Post by rbtyrone on Jun 7, 2023 4:16:59 GMT -8
Contacted Genesis Publications by phone. Was told could cancel my pre order which I did. Ordered the same book on Amazon £30 against £181 I had paid. Wasn’t getting much more imo for the £181 apart from 7inch single which I can I live without. I thought you'd want the numbered signed copy, plectrums and passes for your collection Rob? I need the money to buy your upcoming book mate lol 😂.
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Post by churchy on Jun 8, 2023 10:11:32 GMT -8
I thought you'd want the numbered signed copy, plectrums and passes for your collection Rob? I need the money to buy your upcoming book mate lol 😂. Touché! 😂😂😂
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Post by deef on Jun 21, 2023 17:19:23 GMT -8
So here in the USA, I just got my copy of the book. Currently in the middle of the HND chapter, and wow does Joe make his feelings toward Pete known! Lol this book is full of way more than I ever knew. Usually all the new interviews & such don’t ever bring up new info, so I actually expected to have already heard & read what would end up in this, but I am pleasantly surprised and super interested while reading!
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Post by Jefflep on Jun 21, 2023 17:39:32 GMT -8
I’ve been putting off getting this.. We all have our quirks, and it’s a shame it didn’t work out differently for him to have been able to grow in a positive way within the band. So here in the USA, I just got my copy of the book. Currently in the middle of the HND chapter, and wow does Joe make his feelings toward Pete known! Lol this book is full of way more than I ever knew. Usually all the new interviews & such don’t ever bring up new info, so I actually expected to have already heard & read what would end up in this, but I am pleasantly surprised and super interested while reading!
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Post by dflp83 on Jun 22, 2023 9:03:10 GMT -8
So this book is nothing like the Visual History book from a few years back?
The begining to current, pics and interviews?
Rob
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Post by slanged on Jun 22, 2023 14:58:47 GMT -8
I have not got either of the 2 I ordered. Hopefully soon.
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Post by lepp703 on Jun 23, 2023 11:18:45 GMT -8
So here in the USA, I just got my copy of the book. Currently in the middle of the HND chapter, and wow does Joe make his feelings toward Pete known! Lol this book is full of way more than I ever knew. Usually all the new interviews & such don’t ever bring up new info, so I actually expected to have already heard & read what would end up in this, but I am pleasantly surprised and super interested while reading! Where did you order from? Genesis Publishing in the UK or a US site? Just wondering when mine will arrive.
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Post by lepp703 on Jun 23, 2023 11:23:01 GMT -8
Disregard. I found my answer after a little digging. August 2023 is the estimated shipping date.
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Post by kestrel72 on Jun 24, 2023 12:27:25 GMT -8
I decided to do what everyone else seems to be doing - I cancelled my Genesis order and bought it off Amazon and saved like $250. I won't get all the goodies that came with the Genesis order, but I think I can live with that.
Kestrel
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Post by lepp703 on Jun 25, 2023 4:38:14 GMT -8
I decided to do what everyone else seems to be doing - I cancelled my Genesis order and bought it off Amazon and saved like $250. I won't get all the goodies that came with the Genesis order, but I think I can live with that. Kestrel Tempted to do the same. However, I like goodies. And since I waited this long, I might as well keep waiting. I remember waiting 4 years for Adrenalize. So a couple more months will be alright.
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Post by Dan on Jun 25, 2023 11:41:31 GMT -8
Working my way through the book now. I'm really enjoying it and the extra info about things throughout the bands career. It's going to involve multiple passes to take it all in. I can't help reading first and skimming the images. There's a lot of detail in the images so I have to go back over it a secod or third time. I've bought the regular bookstore copy.
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Post by deef on Jun 26, 2023 2:06:48 GMT -8
So here in the USA, I just got my copy of the book. Currently in the middle of the HND chapter, and wow does Joe make his feelings toward Pete known! Lol this book is full of way more than I ever knew. Usually all the new interviews & such don’t ever bring up new info, so I actually expected to have already heard & read what would end up in this, but I am pleasantly surprised and super interested while reading! Where did you order from? Genesis Publishing in the UK or a US site? Just wondering when mine will arrive. I went off of Amazon
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Post by tcreining on Jun 26, 2023 3:55:33 GMT -8
I preordered my copy last October from Barnes & Noble. Received it Wednesday June 14th. Finished it yesteday. Found it to be a quick read. Left wanting more!!!
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Post by pete on Jun 28, 2023 6:48:00 GMT -8
Just started reading having spent a while looking at all the pictures. Only one complaint, the news paper print is too small for my old, knackered eyes to read! Apart from that a wonderful book and it really shows how young they were when starting out.
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Post by aloysius on Jun 30, 2023 13:57:11 GMT -8
I preordered my copy last October from Barnes & Noble. Received it Wednesday June 14th. Finished it yesteday. Found it to be a quick read. Left wanting more!!! Same. I expected something a bit more comprehensive and a little less guarded without it being salacious. The book is a high quality item, but I wanted more written substance.
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Post by tsmith on Jul 7, 2023 6:18:41 GMT -8
Got an email this morning that the collectors copies have been pushed back to start shipping in September due to the aluminum binding or something. Guess I'll keep patiently waiting
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Post by slanged on Jul 10, 2023 15:43:40 GMT -8
Got my email yesterday
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Post by savagegroove on Aug 2, 2023 8:39:10 GMT -8
Is this book officially a disaster?
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Post by andylgr on Aug 2, 2023 10:20:50 GMT -8
Is this book officially a disaster? Why what’s happened?
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Post by mikeleppard on Aug 2, 2023 11:50:58 GMT -8
For those who got the coolector copies, where the 2 live tracks on the EP are from?
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Post by CindyJ on Aug 2, 2023 11:55:47 GMT -8
For those who got the coolector copies, where the 2 live tracks on the EP are from? The collector's and deluxe versions haven't been shipped. Currently scheduled to be shipped in September.
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Post by andylgr on Aug 2, 2023 12:31:57 GMT -8
For those who got the coolector copies, where the 2 live tracks on the EP are from? The red and black marbled vinyl presents two previously unreleased live recordings: the A-side is 'Animal' (performed at the Royal Albert Hall, 2018), and the B-side is 'Slang' (recorded in Las Vegas, 2019).
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