[meteorite-list] Book: ASPECTS OF ORIENTED METEORITES

[Galactic Stone & Ironworks]

Hi Michael,

I look forward to the book.  Take your time - you can't rush a good job.  :)

Best regards and have fun at Tucson,

MikeG



On 1/22/10, Michael Blood <mlblood at cox.net> wrote:
> Hi all,
>         I have had multiple inquiries as to the date of the release
> Of ASPECTS OF ORIENTED METEORITES. I had sincerely
> Hoped I would have it completed and published in time to bring
> A hundred or so copies to this year's Tucson Show. However, it is now
> Clear that the publication date will not be until after the Show.
>         Some may wonder "Why is it taking so long" (and some have
> Even publically criticized me for the time I have put in) - well, the
> Main reason is that literally hundreds of generous individuals
> Have sent me photos of oriented meteorites. Additionally I have
> contacted others regarding photos I had seen before and have
> Been granted permission for their use. (Of course, each
> photographer will be specifically identified regarding each image).
>         HOWEVER, none of the photos were shot with "black & white"
> In mind and a full color book would cost a small fortune. Unfortunately,
> most of the photos which may be excellent in color make for very poor
> Contrast in B & W. (IE, a photo of a specimen with a deep blue
> Background may show in excellent contrast to the color but will
> result in a very poor image when color is removed, leaving very little
> contrast between the specimen and its now dark gray background.
>         Therefore, I have spent hundreds of hours removing all
> background in most of the photos (a minority did translated well
> directly to B & W).
>         Of course, that is not nearly ALL the time I have been spending,
> As writing and rewriting has been required to make the text organized,
> Interesting, easy to integrate and maximally informative for both
> The beginning and the seasoned collector. I do not want this text to
> Simply be a few hundred "really cool photos" but lacking in clarifying
> What exactly are the visible aspects of oriented meteorites and to
> Understanding the profound degrees to which those aspects may vary.
>         In addition to the above, a good many "late arrival " photos are of
> such striking imagery they really should not be left out and still continue
> to come in. Of course, I will have to "cut off" acceptance as the final
> days of publication are in process, but until the last moment, if a truly
> Demonstrative image is made available to me I do not feel I can
> Nor should I turn it down.
>         I will be the first to admit that initially I had naively imagined
> "knocking out" this book in a matter of a few months. Well, the joke
> Was on me.
>         On more than one occasion in my life I have allowed myself
> to be "rushed" to finish something and as a result it was less than
> it could have or should have been. Therefore, I would rather miss my
> self-imposed "deadline" of the 2010 Tucson Show by a several weeks
> than to "settle" for what I know is less than I could have done.
>         Sincerely, Michael Blood
>
>
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