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Graham Linehan’s Book

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PretzelKnot · 14/09/2023 05:17

Tough Crowd, due out 12 October. I’m delighted to see this. He is such a good writer and has sacrificed so much in defence of women’s rights and reality itself. Hope it’s a smash hit.

https://x.com/glinner/status/1702078826543448552?s=61&t=NHDSDk1MaF98_GOtcuLi0Q

https://x.com/glinner/status/1702078826543448552?s=61&t=NHDSDk1MaF98_GOtcuLi0Q

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Abhannmor · 28/09/2023 14:26

Just looked at my confirmation email. Order sent 16/9

Order no 8900 +

Better leave it a bit vague I suppose. Though I doubt Eye Books are infested with flying monkeys.

Can't find it in any listing now. Of course it hasn't been officially published yet. Is it weird how it appeared at No 2 and then dropped out of sight . Or just me being paranoid?

Anyway it seems to be doing quite well.

SomersetBrie · 28/09/2023 13:16

IcakethereforeIam · 27/09/2023 21:33

When I ordered mine I don't recall seeing anything about a signature. I only knew it was a possibility because of this thread.

I got an email this week explaining when it would be sent out and that it would be signed. I didn't know this when I first ordered it
I did give a little whoop when I found out it was a signed copy.
I hope GL has a sore hand after all the signing - I hope he's sold loads!

MaryLivingOnDreamsAndCustardCreams · 28/09/2023 13:09

I don't mind either way really but will be a nice surprise if it is signed.

I never buy hard copies these days but wanted to show support. Would love to know how many he's sold!

MavisMcMinty · 28/09/2023 00:48

MaryLivingOnDreamsAndCustardCreams · 27/09/2023 21:31

I've ordered directly from the publisher but didn't see anything about the book being signed. Was it just the first so many ordered?

Yeah, same here.

PaterPower · 27/09/2023 22:12

I ordered from the publisher last night and there’s no mention of it being signed, which is just unlucky for me I guess (or might prove to be a nice surprise if Glinner gets through enough copies).

Either way, glad I could make a very small difference and it can sit up on the shelf with ‘Trans’ and one of Milli Hill’s books which I bought in solidarity last year.

Helleofabore · 27/09/2023 21:59

It was also mentioned on twitter that publisher direct sales would be signed.

My email from publisher today confirmed it is a signed copy coming when they send it out.

porridgecake · 27/09/2023 21:56

The signed copy offer was sent to paid up subscribers to his substack.

Abhannmor · 27/09/2023 21:52

Don't think he said anything @MaryLivingOnDreamsAndCustardCreams that's the problem. Though I could be wrong ? I didn't specify about the signature either. The email should mention it hopefully

Bagofcrisps · 27/09/2023 21:51

When I ordered mine direct from Eye books, it did say on the info that it would be signed.
I've just checked and can't see that anymore, so presume they are no longer able to offer signed copies.
The poor man's arm is probably worn out!
Could anyone say roughly what order number they have if they have just ordered please?
Not exact number, but just to give us an idea of how many copies have sold direct?

Helleofabore · 27/09/2023 21:33

keep an eye out for your email Mary. My email came through later than others here. It will confirm whether it is signed. I think all orders through the publisher at this time are signed but it didn’t specify it being signed at the time of ordering.

IcakethereforeIam · 27/09/2023 21:33

When I ordered mine I don't recall seeing anything about a signature. I only knew it was a possibility because of this thread.

MaryLivingOnDreamsAndCustardCreams · 27/09/2023 21:32

Oh blimey. What did Dara O'Briain say?

MaryLivingOnDreamsAndCustardCreams · 27/09/2023 21:31

I've ordered directly from the publisher but didn't see anything about the book being signed. Was it just the first so many ordered?

Abhannmor · 27/09/2023 17:49

Like Robin Ince and de Grasse Tyson. Perhaps, as Max Planck observed , progress happens one funeral at a time. Kids at school today will bin this fad very quickly. More sense than 'science'.

And it took long enough for the world's greatest biologist to come off the fence? Very disappointing.

FatherJackHackettsUnderpantsHamper · 27/09/2023 17:21

On the subject of intelligent, science-driven men, I'm rapidly losing respect for Dara O'Briain.

Can we actually refer to him as 'science-driven' anymore? Same with Alice Roberts - whenever she comes on TV, I think 'she used to be a scientist'.

Abhannmor · 27/09/2023 14:49

IcakethereforeIam · 27/09/2023 10:56

Even though I've not read this yet, I bet it would make great TV, or even a film or a play. Could be a double bill with the Father Ted musical.

It would. A sort of docudrama maybe. I'm old enough to remember hard hitting plays getting commissioned. The likes of David Hare , Ken Loach or Mike Leigh would tackle awkward subjects.

One thing for sure , it won't be ruined by Hollywood. Because they won't touch it.

floranginajelly · 27/09/2023 14:27

UtterlyUnimaginativeUsername · 14/09/2023 09:28

Just pre-ordered (while listening to Róisín Murphy).

RA is an intelligent man, he'll have known what he was getting into.

On the subject of intelligent, science-driven men, I'm rapidly losing respect for Dara O'Briain.

Utter prick

Calyx72 · 27/09/2023 14:19

IcakethereforeIam · 26/09/2023 18:06

Just checked my in box and I had this

Oh that's brilliant Smile

I ordered the Kindle version from Amazon so I wouldn't have seen this so thanks very much for sharing it!

Battytwatty · 27/09/2023 13:47

I think I will suggest it next time it’s my choice at book club.

IcakethereforeIam · 27/09/2023 10:56

Even though I've not read this yet, I bet it would make great TV, or even a film or a play. Could be a double bill with the Father Ted musical.

Abhannmor · 27/09/2023 08:38

I got same email from Dan Hiscocks. So the book can't be despatched til October 8th. Signed. It sounds like it is selling well. Had a quick sconce at Amazon and they seem to be doing their best to bury it. Pushing the usual crap stocking fillers.

Perhaps they took fright when it was # 2 in pre orders ?

teawamutu · 27/09/2023 08:07

Barr77 · 26/09/2023 21:39

I’ve ordered directly from the publisher too.

Does anyone know how many books it takes to become a runaway best seller? 10,000?

I hope Glinner’s heart lifts a little when he sees the the growing support materialising into book sales.

More to the point, I hope his bank balance lifts massively.

Both because he bloody deserves it, but because a runaway profitable success will help the publishers and maybe other companies will see and get a bit braver.

Musomama1 · 27/09/2023 07:40

Got my delivery message too which I sent back a supportive message to. It's my early Christmas present to myself 😀

Vegemiteandhoneyontoast · 27/09/2023 07:38

The delivery message has arrived now. Looking forward to reading this.

LondonLass91 · 26/09/2023 22:42

IcakethereforeIam · 26/09/2023 18:28

Perhaps it's not too late to cancel the order from Amazon and reorder from Eye Books?

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