My first book, Le Snob: Tailoring, is released this week on Amazon. The German version, released last month, has already sold out from UK stockists.
Despite the name, it is a guide to tailoring that would suit even the most naive beginner. It covers everything from buying a suit off the peg that fits you, to summer cloth options for bespoke.
I'm pleased with how it has turned out - the hard cover in particular and Moleskin-like elasticated band are smart. The only thing I might change is the watercolour illustrations, which although highly decorative are not always the best medium to illustrate the nuances of tailoring.
It seems odd that this is just out, given that it was begun two years ago, but then the next book is on course for Spring 2012 (luxury factories around the world) and we're in discussions for number three.
I hope you like it.
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Is it possible to buy it as an ebook for Ipad?
ReplyDeleteWhile I bought to the minute it released here in Germany, I do agree it is more for beginners. However, it's great to just read up on something specific now and then.
ReplyDeleteWhy don't you allow preview of your book on Amazon. Books with preview sell better.
ReplyDeleteSimon-- "...released this week.."? As of 4, Aug. 2011, Amazon has no available copies. "Out of print-- Limited availability."
ReplyDeleteYou publisher needs to crank up the presses.
Thanks!
--JC
Hi JC - it is not published in the US, hence that message on Amazon. You can buy it through UK Amazon, but obviously shipping is a little bit more.
ReplyDeleteAnd as regards preview, not my choice I'm afraid. All up to the publisher.
Thanks
Simon
Well done, Simon!
ReplyDeleteI'll be in touch for a signing.
Best,
M
Maybe you could give us a short excerpt in the blog?
ReplyDeleteJCO'T.
Placed my order and very much looking forward to reading it
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work
Kayhan
I shall investigate this.
ReplyDeleteOk, so the this lighter color for the cover is the UK version. As for the German version it has more of a deeper blue correct. Almost bought German..
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Simon! I shall buy a copy in German and English.
ReplyDeleteI see two books in Amazon with similar title and cover, one is 'Le Snob Guide to Tailoring' published in Aug 2011 and the other is 'Le Snob - Tailoring' published in April 2011, which one is it? or are they different all together?
ReplyDeleteThe April one is the German version. Amazon has not labelled them very well. In the same way it says the US version is sold out when there has never been a US version
ReplyDeleteI tried to order this book on amazon.com and amazon.co.uk. It is not available. Can you help me?
ReplyDeleteSomeone who's gotten the book give this man some Amazon reviews!
ReplyDeleteWill there ever be a U.S. version? Where's the love for your American readers?
I'm afraid the US publishers weren't as keen as the British and German. Not really my choice.
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