Showing posts with label Scotland Is Not for the Squeamish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scotland Is Not for the Squeamish. Show all posts

Apr 12, 2012

Digital Reissue vs Reprint

With the rise of e-reading and ebooks sales skyrocketing, many would tell you that digital reissues are where the money's at. But what about the good 'ol reprint?

We started thinking about this topic after reading an article about how Frank Giovinazzi published a digital version of an out-of-print self-help book (How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World by Harry Browne) because he couldn't find a reasonably priced copy of it.

In the article, Giovinazzi states, "I contacted his widow, Pamela Browne, along with her representative and asked them if they held the publishing rights and if they would allow me to issue the book in digital format. They were delighted to have the book issued in this format and we signed a contract – and if sales of this book support it, we are going to go ahead and publish other Harry Browne titles as well."

And while we think this is great, did anyone consider a reprint? In 2011, we reprinted two of Bill Watkins' books A Celtic Childhood and Scotland Is Not for the Squeamish. In addition to that, we also released both works as ebooks. And do you know what we found? Bill's books sell better in print than their ebook counterparts.

Oct 4, 2011

"Immensely readable and thoroughly enjoyable"

Undiscovered Scotland loved Scotland Is Not for the Squeamish saying:

"But the way Bill Watkins carries us with him through his adventures and misadventures is enthralling, often amusing, sometimes emotional, and always extremely well written. This is one of those rare books which keep you turning the page not through plot devices, but simply by keeping the reader engaged."

Thanks so much Ken Lussey! We're glad Scotland Is Not for the Squeamish is giving people one more reason to head to Scotland! And head to their website to check out the rest of the review!

Apr 28, 2011

Scotland Is Not for the Squeamish

Scotland Is Not for the Squeamish


Bill Watkins reads the missing chapter of Scotland Is Not for the Squeamish. The book will be put back into print by Scarletta Press in August 2011, and will come complete with the missing chapter. Find the whole Once and Future Celt trilogy at Scarletta Press this August!

FULL VIDEO HERE!