Biography Progess Report #16: Pre-Orders Now Available!
Year of Ann Dvorak: Day 93
Two bits of good news came down the pipeline yesterday. First off, the University Press of Kentucky sent me cover art for the book. Unfortunately, I cannot post it quite yet, but will as soon as UPK gives the green light. What I can share is that it’s gorgeous and features a very sultry pre-Code pic of Ann. When I saw it, I damn near cried like a baby. After so many years, this book is really going to come out.
As if seeing the cover wasn’t enough excitement for one day, I also discovered that the book is now posted on UPK’s website as well as Amazon, meaning that pre-orders are now available! There isn’t too much information yet, but it does list a release date of November 4th and 376 glorious pages of Ann Dvorak. The exact date is subject to change, but November should definitely be the month.
Just a word of caution. If you click on my name from the Amazon listing, and see A Child’s Life Inside a Cult, I am in no way shape or form the author of that one. As my boss pointed out, I should have used a middle initial.
Let the countdown begin!
OK!!!! Assuming that signed copies of the first editions will be worth in the millions in a few years; as soon as you have a signing schedule please post. Meanwhile, I’m looking into purchasing a small tent so I can camp overnight on the Library steps so as to be the first in line on signing day!!! Call me paranoid but I don’t want to be number 6,332 in line for the opening ceremonies!
P.S..You might want to consider asking for mounted Policemen to maintain order on opening day as the foot policemen take to long to get the crowd under control.. Just a thought.
Dick, if you’re planning on coming down to L.A. in November, we’ll make sure you’re first in line for the release party.
OK!! It’s a deal!!