I need your help!
From my previous messages on our forum you know the progress of my book.

To summarize..
I have submitted 455 pages, dozens of Tony Hurst color shots. I have only 30-40 pages left to submit, 30 of those done. In May I was given 242 typeset pages to proof, which I have returned to Hove. They have the remaining 213 pages ready for proofing. In May Hove was very optimistic that September was a realistic target date! On June 17 Hove asked for even more color shots.

On July 6th, 4 days after mailing out the latest Journal stating the probable arrival date of September, I received an email. It said, to the effect, 'BECAUSE OF THE HIGH VALUE OF THE BRITISH POUND HOVE HAD DECIDED TO DELAY THE BOOK UNTIL THE NEW YEAR!'

I am trying to convince Hove:

• This is a unique book, not another me-too Leica book that the public is waiting for! It is all over the net, and in the Journal, and collectors want it now!
• At 40 pounds ($80) it would sell. Would it flop at 50 Pounds ($100)? We pay that for a lens cap!!!!!

I need a 'grass roots up-swelling' from my friends! If Hove's Ron Clark gets enough email from perspective buyers, who do not want to wait, regardless of the price he might reconsider.

Please do not email him in anger! Only concern and disappointment! Give him the feeling the book would be a success despite the strong pound. If you feel you wish to send him 'polite' emails here are his addresses.

info@hovebooks.com
hovebooks@btconnect.com

Thank You,
Bob Rotoloni
You will find this tread on our message board and Bob's complete text here.