G1 Coloring Book update 4/9/2017

[thesugarpuppie]

Update 4/9/2017

Final Update!  Corrections made, books are printing and I will be binding and shipping this week.  Stay tuned for your tracking numbers.  I'll be pm'ing everyone this week.  Last book and pm should be sent by the 14th.

Thanks again so much for your patience!

Update 3/27/2017

Poll added, proof pictures on last page with video preview of the book!  There are three versions in the video.  I decided that I'll be printing it in house since my paper is better.

I originally said I'd do one sided pages, but the bleed isn't terrible.  However I want to know what you think, so please comment!

Update3/24/2017  See the last page, proof will be here tomorrow according to tracking!  Books may end up being super thick.

Update 3/12/2017 Finishing today! Sending off proofs, cover preview on the last page.

Update 2/22/2017
Coloring books will be ready to ship in March.  I'm doing the covers and then sending the proofs to the publisher.

Update 1/25/2017
Preorders have been closed since December.  The coloring book is now available at the price of $18 each.  $5 shipping +$2 for additional books. 

Book is on schedule.  I'm finishing up the last few illustrations and streamed art of one of the pages via my youtube channel.

I'll also try to stream or at least record when I do the covers which will come after all interior pages (6/16 left  -doing 7/16 today) and I'll announce that if anyone's interested.

Update 11/25/2016
Preorders will close on December 3rd at 11:59 Eastern Time
There are currently 54 books out of 60 still available.  They can be purchased direclty from me through a paypal invoice (pm me) or through my shop on storenvy   

Update 10/30/2016  Preorders are now OPEN!  Please see the last page for more info.

update 10/13/2016 Preorders will be opening soon.  I'm figuring out all of the goodies I want to offer for preorder extras first.

How much would you pay for a coloring book with G1 illustrations?  These would be drawn by me and printed with at least 32 one sided pages for the sake of using markers or things that might bleed through if I use a company to print them.  This means at least 16 illustrations.  This would be a bit less expensive than printing them myself which I've listed a base estimate for.

Neither price estimate includes shipping which should be $5-$8.

Through a company-perfect binding, white paper, 8.5"x11"
preorder price $12
final price $15

Printed myself-cardstock printed and staple bound (possibly stitched) by hand zine style, 5.5"x8.5", cardstock

preorder price: $15-$19

final price: $18-$23


Alternatively, I'm thinking of just offering the company printed books with a custom hand drawn page as an extra for everyone who does a pre-order.  I'm only taking 60.

I ask because I've been working on one and may open pre-orders soon since summer is here and I'm out of work for a couple of months.   If the first one does well, I plan to release different themed volumes with ponies who match the theme.  Now keep in mind, the ones I printed myself would only be published for pre-order because it would take too much time to print them on demand whereas the company printed books would be available well after the pre-orders shipped out.


As an example of what I mean about the book content, the first volume is "Singing in the Rain" and will have, just to name a few;

• Melody
• Parasol
• Baby Leaper
• Baby Snookums
• Quackers
• Baby Rainfeather

These are sample images from custom pages that I did for someone to give an idea of what the art will look like.  I used cardstock and printed them myself.

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---photos from the person I sent them to----http://yodawgiheardyoulikeponies.tumblr.com  Ariana
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TLDR
I'm thinking of offering book preorders for a coloring book with my own art.  Would you be willing to pay about $12 +shipping?

---edited Ariana's tumblr link as it was mispelled.

[Tracks]

I do like those.  I'd happily buy a book, well two actually.  One to colour in and one just just look at because I'd think it too nice to "spoil"

[thesugarpuppie]

I do like those.  I'd happily buy a book, well two actually.  One to colour in and one just just look at because I'd think it too nice to "spoil"

Thank you.  ^-^  I'll be posting when I'm closer to finishing for pre-orders.  I'm hoping between here and tumblr, I'll sell enough to justify turning it into a series of books.

[lovesbabysquirmy]

Fun idea!  I can see these doing quite well.

[hathorcat]

These are super cute! What a great idea

[NovelNerd]

I would jump on this!

[Uninu]

You have super cute style, if I were into coloring books I would jump on this!

[thesugarpuppie]

Thank you all so much.  ^-^ For those who said they'd probably pick one up, I'll keep my tumble updated http://mymlp.tumblr.com  I'd do it here, which I may just but I forgot about the one thread per page rule and need to update my main art thread.

[thesugarpuppie]

UPDATE

This is a preview of a finished page.
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I am offering some of the concept art for sale before the release of the book pre-orders open up.

https://sellfy.com/p/AS4w/ digital concept and work in progress images for download, Pay What You Want $5 minimum

http://mymlp.tumblr.com - original pencil drawings, $10 & $15

If you don't have a tumblr and want to buy one of the original pencil drawings, just pm me here to let me know which one you'd like.  Sellfy is a trustworthy site that accepts paypal payments and does not require you to create an account.  I am also taking commissions for pencil drawings at $15 shipped (within the United States).  If you live outside of the United States, shipping will cost extra.  Paypal only

Pencil Drawings as posted on tumblr
 
Medley:
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Baby Leaper & Baby Quackers
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Salty & Parasol-less due to staining on paper
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[hathorcat]

Lovely! I am sure your sales will do great

[Griffin]

Best of luck with your sales, these are lovely! You manage to capture the G1 feel in your artwork very well, I think. The backgrounds and settings look very authentic and your ponies are so cute.

[thesugarpuppie]

Thank you.  Griffin, thanks.  I did a lot of sketching before I  came to what I hoped was good enough g1 style.

For those interested in the books, I'm still getting those pages done.  I ended up having to wait on some replacement pen nibs so I got back to work this week.  I just finished a page with Raindrop/Regentrpfen.

[ZennaBug]

I've debated publishing a coloring book before.  That's so cool that you've done it!  I like the G1 feel that your artwork has and I think that it's priced well.  Good luck! 

[thesugarpuppie]

Bumping because preorders will be opening soon!

I'm thinking of the extras that I want to add for those who get their book on preorder.   Once I work that out, they'll be open.  So get ready.  And thank you for all the kind words and your patience.

[apanda0622]

Wow great idea!  Love the prints so far!