tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4893219535037824253.post222559933827912897..comments2024-03-03T16:35:14.252+00:00Comments on Jonathan Green, Author: Gamebook Friday: Black Library sales and Shadows Over SylvaniaJonathan Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00620480733147657628noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4893219535037824253.post-44603558645589861362020-07-02T23:31:56.052+01:002020-07-02T23:31:56.052+01:00I vaguely remembered there being a Middenheim set ...I vaguely remembered there being a Middenheim set Adventure book release. The Sylvania book escaped my attention at the time. I don't recall the price for them, although I purchased a PoD copy of "Marks of Chaos" reprinting the Karl Hoche mercenary series by James Wallis.<br /><br />Speaking to various other readers & collectors and none of them even realised this "Path to Glory" series even existed. That speaks of how low under the radar these were flying.<br /><br />Checking a master list of Old World releases, after finished the most pleasant read that was "Mage Storm" it became known to me that "Shadows Over Sylvania" existed. Not that finding a serviceable copy is likely if 200 odd books were printed on demand. I believe the Zavant Konniger reprint fell victim to similar PoD circumstances (but it won't collate all of Josh Reynolds additional cases, nor the unwritten one existing only in his head!)<br /><br />There was a PDF scan of Shadows doing the rounds over the internet, so I can at least refer to the content and see what content (pompous Von Carstein antics!) everyone remains oblivious to after the fact.Werekinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03506785337759143947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4893219535037824253.post-56598413129885019542020-07-02T23:30:31.648+01:002020-07-02T23:30:31.648+01:00I vaguely remembered there being a Middenheim set ...I vaguely remembered there being a Middenheim set Adventure book release. The Sylvania book escaped my attention at the time. I don't recall the price for them, although I purchased a PoD copy of "Marks of Chaos" reprinting the Karl Hoche mercenary series by James Wallis.<br /><br />Speaking to various other readers & collectors and none of them even realised this "Path to Glory" series even existed. That speaks of how low under the radar these were flying.<br /><br />Checking a master list of Old World releases, after finished the most pleasant read that was "Mage Storm" it became known to me that "Shadows Over Sylvania" existed. Not that finding a serviceable copy is likely if 200 odd books were printed on demand. I believe the Zavant Konniger reprint fell victim to similar PoD circumstances (but it won't collate all of Josh Reynolds additional cases, nor the unwritten one existing only in his head!)<br /><br />There was a PDF scan of Shadows doing the rounds over the internet, so I can at least refer to the content and see what content (pompous Von Carstein antics!) everyone remains oblivious to after the fact.Werekinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03506785337759143947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4893219535037824253.post-16761510023309713882016-05-02T15:21:59.487+01:002016-05-02T15:21:59.487+01:00It's sad I cannot buy it now. I have just met ...It's sad I cannot buy it now. I have just met the book and I would like to buy it for a friend who loves Warhammer lore. <br /><br />I'm sure the gamebooks series are not dead! I think that not many people know its existence. That's all.<br /><br />See you, if anybody know any way to buy the book send it to therumil@gmail.com<br /><br />Javi_Rumilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01743530935318739022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4893219535037824253.post-46909787508636240042015-06-13T08:53:57.892+01:002015-06-13T08:53:57.892+01:00You can read The Founding Fields review of Shadows...You can read The Founding Fields review of Shadows Over Sylvania here: http://thefoundingfields.com/2014/01/shadows-over-sylvania-by-johnathan-green-adventure-gamebook-review-bellarius/Jonathan Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00620480733147657628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4893219535037824253.post-80803392552722224452014-12-12T13:43:54.210+00:002014-12-12T13:43:54.210+00:00I mean, shipping from this exclusive website that ...I mean, shipping from this exclusive website that apparently can't be bothered to promote your book costs as much as the book itself for non UK buyers. I'd love to play it, but I can't justify paying almost 50 dollars for a single book... Will it ever be available in ebook format?Jeffrey R Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358012359688992746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4893219535037824253.post-43378670442459570452014-12-12T13:40:19.020+00:002014-12-12T13:40:19.020+00:00I would think that sales are low because it's ...I would think that sales are low because it's not available on the main book store everyone shops at. Why isn't it on Amazon? I didn't even know it existed until now.Jeffrey R Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358012359688992746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4893219535037824253.post-86449745986684515102014-03-04T22:24:03.233+00:002014-03-04T22:24:03.233+00:00Hi Joseph
Thank you for the kind comments. I'...Hi Joseph<br /><br />Thank you for the kind comments. I'm glad you enjoyed the book.<br /><br />Marketing is certainly an issue. Other than for a couple of blog posts when the book came out, there's been nothing else. There aren't even any explanatory signs as to what the books are at BL events.Jonathan Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00620480733147657628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4893219535037824253.post-77570019921398393942014-03-04T05:51:47.195+00:002014-03-04T05:51:47.195+00:00Jon I have a copy; LOVED IT. The price didn't ...Jon I have a copy; LOVED IT. The price didn't put me off at all. The sales for Herald of Oblivion indicate that there is some interest in gamebooks, and they will sell even without any marketing at all. I think all of the factors you've identified have some part to play. For me the 'price' element is the least relevant, as buying books from the UK is way cheaper than buying them here in New Zealand (where we have huge mark-ups and VAT). The amazon suggestion is a good one. I also don't get the popularity of 40K over fantasy (and I've worked for GW in several countries) but it is undeniably true. I feel that the decline in popularity of warhammer may have something to do with the shift away from the 'old' old world, which I would contest had a fairly distinct feel and imagery, to the 'new' old world, which is increasingly fantasy bland. Just my two cents. Compare 'Drachenfels', by Kim Newman, to something like... 'Runefang', which is fantasy LITE. There are other factors too, of course, but that's the one that first pops into my head. Joe Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10317291857070519524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4893219535037824253.post-28800404599964250432014-03-02T22:11:27.311+00:002014-03-02T22:11:27.311+00:00That's something I'm going to give very ca...That's something I'm going to give very careful consideration to when I embark on my next gamebook project.Jonathan Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00620480733147657628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4893219535037824253.post-50110045004632696962014-03-02T21:13:31.542+00:002014-03-02T21:13:31.542+00:00I have had both HoO and SoS on a wanted list ever ...I have had both HoO and SoS on a wanted list ever since they were published, but the price and delivery charges have stopped me from buying. <br /><br />The recent Way Of The Tiger paperback books are £8 including delivery, and Fabled Lands are cheaper still. <br /><br />Availability on Amazon would significantly increase market visibility and impulse buys.Jiminyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928886405446170395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4893219535037824253.post-7555786368225240572014-03-02T06:07:48.955+00:002014-03-02T06:07:48.955+00:00Too expensive.Too expensive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4893219535037824253.post-78541442965147571052014-02-28T16:04:37.230+00:002014-02-28T16:04:37.230+00:00I think WFB not being as popular as 40K is certain...I think WFB not being as popular as 40K is certainly a factor. Being honest the high price is what has put me off, along with Black Library postage charges. If it was say £7.99 on Amazon it would be a no brainer for me to grab a copy.Steven Leicesternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4893219535037824253.post-36068195132059927612014-02-28T15:37:17.440+00:002014-02-28T15:37:17.440+00:00New vampires? You mean the Sigmar's Blood camp...New vampires? You mean the Sigmar's Blood campaign?Jonathan Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00620480733147657628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4893219535037824253.post-78038458617895061082014-02-28T15:34:46.159+00:002014-02-28T15:34:46.159+00:00I'd have to go with the POD reason - not much ...I'd have to go with the POD reason - not much visibility, price tag. On the flipside, just a little bit of promotion alongside the new vampires could have seen this flying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com