Several people have told me that they prefer the original title font that was used on the covers of the earlier printings of the Swords & Wizardry Core Rules. The reason for ditching the original font was because Blackletter fonts aren't good for off-the-shelf sales if the book goes into distribution. Since, if Swords & Wizardry goes into real distribution, it would be the Complete Rules, that issue doesn't exist any more.So, for those who really, really want that original title font on the cover, I have put up a retro version of the book with the original title font. It's the same interior as the regular 4th printing -- the only difference is the title font. It is only in hardcover, and has the same price as the regular hardcover.
The lulu link is http://www.lulu.com/product/hardcover/core-rules-retro-cover-%284th-printing%29/15976988
You Sir, are Awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is one of the advantages of Print On Demand that we could have not dared to imagine years ago!
ReplyDeleteCool! Thanks Matt.
ReplyDeleteI updated the "What I Play" section on my blog to display that new image.
As side not Matt, if you have some time you should update the main S&W website. The latest headline is still: "Brave Halfling Publishing to Publish S&W Whitebox".
Though if you had "not" to it, it quickly fixes the problem:
"Brave Halfling Publishing to not Publish S&W Whitebox".
The original logo is my favorite as well.
ReplyDeleteDammit, Finch! I just received my hardcover copy of Core from Lulu, but I would have loved the older school logo. Oh well. POD = double-edged sword.
ReplyDeleteThe book looks fantastic, by the way.
Isn't this becoming just a little bit silly?
ReplyDeleteMelan: Yes, a bit silly, but then, I don't operate like a for-profit publisher, really. If people want something and it's not much effort, I'll tend to do it.
ReplyDeleteIf it's "print on demand" how can there be a "4th printing?" Have you only sold 3 copies so far?
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