Baen's Webscriptions turns ten - Page 3

NormHart · 09-10-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Xenophon

Yes, indeedy! I own everything that's out in full. Along with all of Jim Baen's Universe and all the Grantville Gazette offerings. And many (but not all) of the books from other publishers, too.

If only the long-awaited and much delayed eBook deal with Tor would go through, I'd be happily broke!

Xenophon

I haven't purchased anywhere near all the books yet. I buy two back months and the current month each month so I will eventually get there.

I have everything from this year to date, and all of 1999-2001 and about the first five or six months of 2002. Plus a scattering of months here and there throughout 2002-2008.

I'll buy a month if it has ebooks I've already got if the individual ebook prices of the ebooks I don't have is greater than the cost of the month otherwise I buy the ebooks I don't have separately.

I deliberately have not figured out how long it will take me to catchup to current.

kennyc · 09-10-2009, 03:25 PM

You guys that buy everything, do you actually read it all?

pdurrant · 09-10-2009, 04:21 PM

I've finished all the books I've bought from Baen, except for the Hemry/Brackett collection and Chandler's Grimes collection.

Webscriptions is only four to six books a month...

But I do have a bit of a backlog from Fictionwise to enjoy before I buy many more ebooks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyc

You guys that buy everything, do you actually read it all?

brecklundin · 09-10-2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenophon

Yes, indeedy! I own everything that's out in full. Along with all of Jim Baen's Universe and all the Grantville Gazette offerings. And many (but not all) of the books from other publishers, too.

If only the long-awaited and much delayed eBook deal with Tor would go through, I'd be happily broke!

Xenophon

+1

I own pretty much whatever Baen has offered that was not in with my Webscriptions. And I know I would be having to live on rice alone rather than rice and "baen's" if the Tor deal ever goes through.

keith_mahoney · 09-11-2009, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mtravellerh

Dietz: http://www.webscription.net/s-144-william-c-dietz.aspx

For some reason, whenever I search for Dietz or click your link I get the following message.
"This Author section is currently empty or the filter combination removes everything. Please check back soon for new Products... "

pdurrant · 09-11-2009, 04:05 AM

I see seven books by Dietz. Try clicking on the "RESET FILTERS" link that's just above the text you quote.

Quote:

Originally Posted by keith_mahoney

For some reason, whenever I search for Dietz or click your link I get the following message.
"This Author section is currently empty or the filter combination removes everything. Please check back soon for new Products... "

animedude01 · 09-11-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by keith_mahoney

For some reason, whenever I search for Dietz or click your link I get the following message.
"This Author section is currently empty or the filter combination removes everything. Please check back soon for new Products... "

I see his books when I click the link. If you've done a search previously, it's possible you still have something set in the filter that doesn't pull the books in. As pdurrant suggested, try resetting the filters and try again.

vsalvaggio · 09-11-2009, 10:59 AM

Baen is the best!

It's because of Baen that I got into ebooks. That first CD they included with "War of Honor" started everything for me.

nekokami · 09-11-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenophon

If only the long-awaited and much delayed eBook deal with Tor would go through, I'd be happily broke!

Absolutely. I have quite a few Baen books in paper, and some of their ebook versions, but as much as I love their publishing policies, the product line available in ebooks is hit-or-miss for me. (I'm not much for military SF, which does leave out rather a large chunk of their line.) If only they'd convert the rest of their backlist-- C. Dale Brittain's Yurt series, for example.

In any case, here's to another decade--and more-- of Baen!

animedude01 · 09-11-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by keith_mahoney

For some reason, whenever I search for Dietz or click your link I get the following message.
"This Author section is currently empty or the filter combination removes everything. Please check back soon for new Products... "

Try this:

Direct link to first Sam McCade book

It links directly to one of the books.

Xenophon · 09-12-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

You guys that buy everything, do you actually read it all?

Heck yeah. I'd read more, if they'd publish it! Actually, there are a few things I skip, as they are not to my taste. But that's less than 1% of the books, so "YES!" is really the right answer to your question.

Of course, I finish all but the very longest books in one or two evenings, so their output represents waaaay less than 50% of my total reading...

Xenophon

brecklundin · 09-12-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

You guys that buy everything, do you actually read it all?

yeah you bettcha, why buy them if you are not going to read them?

sabredog · 09-13-2009, 11:04 PM

Baen have an excellent system. $6 per book is excellent value. When the latest Starfist (non Baen) books are released, I have to fork out $30 for the privilege.

Tom Swift · 01-23-2010, 08:59 AM

Okay, I think my brain has turned off this evening but I still can't really figure out the whole WebScription idea (just discovered it today). It says that you get four books a month but when I select a month, there are more than four books. Do you choose four of the six or seven shown? If I buy, for example, the August 2010 WebScription, do I get nothing until August? If so, why would I buy it now?

To add to the confusion, the March 2010 issue has four books that you get three-quarters of, but in February 2010 they don't mention you get half. Or do you? They also don't mention these books in the April 2010 issue. Do you never get more than 3/4? Why would they only have 3/4 of it on one month only? Why even mention 3/4 for one month only?

Like I said, I must be dense tonight because I just can't figure this out.

ChrisDolley · 01-23-2010, 09:57 AM

Here's the Baen webscriptions blurb:

Each novel will be published in three segments, one month apart, beginning 3 months before the actual publication date. Each month 4 books will be available. The intent is to use all Frontlist book for that month. If less than four books are published, or if one or more of them are unavailable, books from the backlist will be used.

For each month purchased, you will receive internet access to a directory containing four books.

Three months before publication subscribers receive the first half of all 4 books.

Two months before publication subscribers receive the third quarter of all 4 books.

One month before publication subscribers receive the last quarter, completing all 4 books.

and about two weeks after the last quarter is delivered, bookstores around the country will begin to stock these titles.

WebScriptions does not require subscribers to purchase every month offered. Purchase of an individual month will deliver that months complete books whether other months are purchased or not.

So if you purchase August 2010 you'll be able to download the first half of the 'to be published in August books' in May. In June you'll be able to get three quarters, and in July the full book. It allows the reader a serialised view of a book before it's published. I think I'm right in saying you also get the older books - those that came out in hardcover previously and are now coming out that month in paperback.

Chris

(someone who has two books up at Webscriptions - Resonance in the free library and Shift)

Chris Dolley
Resonance (Baen)
Shift (Baen)
Magical Crimes (Book View Cafe)

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09-10-2009, 03:25 PM	#32
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,904 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	You guys that buy everything, do you actually read it all?

09-11-2009, 10:59 AM	#38
vsalvaggio Zealot Posts: 104 Karma: 3187996 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Device: iPhone, Kindle	Baen is the best! It's because of Baen that I got into ebooks. That first CD they included with "War of Honor" started everything for me.

09-13-2009, 11:04 PM	#43
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	Baen have an excellent system. $6 per book is excellent value. When the latest Starfist (non Baen) books are released, I have to fork out $30 for the privilege.

01-23-2010, 08:59 AM	#44
Tom Swift Addict Posts: 252 Karma: 1232346 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Macau Device: Kindle Oasis (plus lots of older devices)	Okay, I think my brain has turned off this evening but I still can't really figure out the whole WebScription idea (just discovered it today). It says that you get four books a month but when I select a month, there are more than four books. Do you choose four of the six or seven shown? If I buy, for example, the August 2010 WebScription, do I get nothing until August? If so, why would I buy it now? To add to the confusion, the March 2010 issue has four books that you get three-quarters of, but in February 2010 they don't mention you get half. Or do you? They also don't mention these books in the April 2010 issue. Do you never get more than 3/4? Why would they only have 3/4 of it on one month only? Why even mention 3/4 for one month only? Like I said, I must be dense tonight because I just can't figure this out.

01-23-2010, 09:57 AM	#45
ChrisDolley Author Posts: 26 Karma: 40000 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Normandy Device: none	Here's the Baen webscriptions blurb: Each novel will be published in three segments, one month apart, beginning 3 months before the actual publication date. Each month 4 books will be available. The intent is to use all Frontlist book for that month. If less than four books are published, or if one or more of them are unavailable, books from the backlist will be used. For each month purchased, you will receive internet access to a directory containing four books. Three months before publication subscribers receive the first half of all 4 books. Two months before publication subscribers receive the third quarter of all 4 books. One month before publication subscribers receive the last quarter, completing all 4 books. and about two weeks after the last quarter is delivered, bookstores around the country will begin to stock these titles. WebScriptions does not require subscribers to purchase every month offered. Purchase of an individual month will deliver that months complete books whether other months are purchased or not. So if you purchase August 2010 you'll be able to download the first half of the 'to be published in August books' in May. In June you'll be able to get three quarters, and in July the full book. It allows the reader a serialised view of a book before it's published. I think I'm right in saying you also get the older books - those that came out in hardcover previously and are now coming out that month in paperback. Chris (someone who has two books up at Webscriptions - Resonance in the free library and Shift) Chris Dolley Resonance (Baen) Shift (Baen) Magical Crimes (Book View Cafe)

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