Finally Mark's book in on the way

ModernCrapNut · July 22, 2008 8:20PM

Just got an e-mail from Amazon that Mark's book has shipped. A long wait but I did save money with the original 23.10 price and free shipping.

Steve27 · July 22, 2008 8:21PM

Mark who?

Broadstruck · July 22, 2008 8:48PM

Mark Goodman's book on Coin Photography.

SilverBaron · July 22, 2008 8:58PM

Received mine yesterday.... EXCELLENT ....... So well done..... Great pixs ...... Great discriptions ....

Eagleguy · July 22, 2008 9:35PM

Mine is also on the way. I am looking forward to reading it and I have been holding off on buying a camera until I do.

JH

etexmike · July 22, 2008 10:41PM

My copy is also in the mail.

Mike

beartracks42 · July 22, 2008 11:40PM

My copy is also on its way from Amazon.

Rob790 · July 23, 2008 4:19AM

Got to get me a copy!

mgoodm3 · July 23, 2008 4:25AM

Glad to hear that you like it.

A couple of example pics are too small to show what I want them to. those should be fixed in future printings.

Let me know what you like, don't like and I will try to address those issues in future versions. This is all new territory for me.

BECOKA · July 23, 2008 5:40AM

Mark, so when do I get mine.

tahoe98 · July 23, 2008 6:13AM

will this be easy to understand for the coin photo challenged?

or will there be a follow-up title like "coin pics for dummies"..?

PatchFanatic · July 23, 2008 6:15AM

Mine should be here tomorrow along with a Canon Digital Rebel XSi.

BECOKA · July 23, 2008 6:20AM

<< <i>will this be easy to understand for the coin photo challenged?

or will there be a follow-up title like "coin pics for dummies"..?

>>

I think what will end up happening is if something is not clear just ask Mark either through PM, here or on my photography forum to clear it up. If this batch sells out and there is another printing I would assume that anything not clear would be fixed in the next printing.

mgoodm3 · July 23, 2008 6:44AM

The book is organized in the "essentials" and "advanced" sections for each chapter. I tried to keep the essentials section to the.... essentials, and not let it get too complicated.

jdillane · July 23, 2008 6:49AM

just went on Amazon and placed my order. Can't wait!!

CoinRaritiesOnline · July 23, 2008 7:27AM

I just got my copy in the mail today. All I can say is -- Wow!

I just skimmed it from cover to cover. Fantastic images, diagrams on how to set up, a table in the back for troubleshooting your images --more info than you would ever dream of on this subject.

This is like getting an in-depth tutorial from the master. If this book cost $150, it would still easily be worth it.

Thanks Mark -- for writing this much needed book.

MidLifeCrisis · July 23, 2008 7:46AM

Looking forward to getting mine....

bdunndchi · July 23, 2008 7:51AM

I'll have to check this out!

richardshipp · July 23, 2008 7:58AM

Just ordered one myself and looking forward to receiving it.

Thanks Mark and Congrats !!!

Tvac897 · July 23, 2008 8:02AM

Just bought mine, took the money i saved and had it sent priority mail.

rgCoinGuy · July 23, 2008 8:27AM

Mine just got here, thanks Mark! I will start reading it this weekend.

DMWJR · July 23, 2008 8:31AM

Mark, do you know if anyone is going to have them for sale at the ANA?

mgoodm3 · July 23, 2008 8:43AM

Zyrus will probably have them if they are there. Not sure about anybody else.

21Walker · July 23, 2008 9:11AM

Heck, I didn't know Mark wrote a photography book. Just ordered one on Amazon with free shipping.....Can't wait to get it................Rick

Cameonut · July 23, 2008 9:16AM

I ordered mine early (months ago) on Amazon and they cancelled the order. I reordered a week or so ago and they have not shipped yet.

Can't wait to get it - looking forward to it.

DMWJR · July 23, 2008 9:17AM

Great, I'll check there next week and if not will put an order through Amazon.

Thanks for doing this. It's obvious to anyone who has done anything with books that you did it entirely out of love for photography and coins.

Cameonut · July 23, 2008 9:25AM

Hey Mark!
If we send our book to you will you sign it for us? Postage included for return of course....

Or, can we buy one directly from you?

LeeG · July 23, 2008 9:33AM

Mine arrived today.

Can't wait to start the read. Now I'll need to upgrade to a DLSR.

EagleEye · July 23, 2008 9:48AM

I just ordered mine. I hope no one who sells Photo Sealed coins on ebay gets one.

RWB · July 23, 2008 9:54AM

If this book cost $150, it would still easily be worth it.

Mark - looks like you'd better raise the price!

mgoodm3 · July 23, 2008 10:06AM

$150 it is!!!!!!

Mesquite · July 23, 2008 1:14PM

Just received this e-mail.

Greetings from Amazon.com. We thought you'd like to know that we shipped your items, and that this completes your order. Two guesses on what book completed that order. I look forward to seeing your book Mark!

oreville · July 23, 2008 1:32PM

Will this book be available at the ANA show???

Thanks!

Bochiman · July 23, 2008 2:45PM

Bought mine directly from Mark.
Was hoping he would have driven it up here, in person...only a few hours of driving

Book arrived, signed, today

Much better than buying from Amazon and hope it helps support the author

mgoodm3 · July 23, 2008 3:14PM

I'm a bit behind on PM's right now, but I will get back to everybody eventually. Going to bed now. Long day of work tomorrow.

ArizonaJack · July 23, 2008 3:34PM

<< <i>Mine arrived today.

Can't wait to start the read. Now I'll need to upgrade to a DLSR. >>

When you do, perhaps you sell the old one, a camera with some " provenance " might bring a premium !!

I got my email today from Amazon as wel, will prolly be camera shopping soon

mrearlygold · July 23, 2008 3:56PM

Yay! Hope you sell a million copies Mark. All the best

ibzman350 · July 23, 2008 5:47PM

The check is in the mail....

looking forward to the book Mark.

Herb

lcoopie · July 23, 2008 9:24PM

I got 2 copies, one for a present for a fellow collector
who knows nothing about coin photography

It looks great, highly recommend

sbeverly · July 24, 2008 12:30AM

I just received mine in the mail.

Glanced through it and it looks great.

OnWithTheHunt · July 24, 2008 1:46AM

Just got mine. Can't wait to read it. Thanks Mark.

Broadstruck · July 24, 2008 2:26AM

I just got my copy today... it even smells good!

mgoodm3 · July 24, 2008 2:35AM

So the scratch and sniff inserts are working.

RWB · July 24, 2008 2:37AM

Hmmm..I thought it was the Chinese noodles used for packing.....

BobGreene · July 24, 2008 6:41AM

I'm still waiting for mine to arrive from Amazon, but I have a quick question in the meantime... is there a section in the book that goes into what to look for in a camera and how to pick out one that will be good for coin photography? Once I get the book and have read it thoroughly, then I'll need to buy me a camera.

zeebob · July 24, 2008 7:07AM

I've got a ton (actually just about that in packaged weight) of glass to photograph for Ebay as well as coins. Was thinking to by a camera better than my Nikon 4200. Was thinking to maybe pony up for a D80 and good set of lenses. But like the last poster, I'm not sure what sort of camera is "good." I've heard the body isn't as important as the lighting and the lens. Any thoughts?

BTW: Just ordered Mark's book.

RWB · July 24, 2008 7:44AM

"Good" camera, especially for coins or glass, really boils down to the lighting, not the camera. The same camera can work for both, but you’ll want a macro lens for coins. Mark's book will help you on the coins, for glassware do the following:

Get a large sheet of matte white paper that is free of creases. Place a table next to a wall and put the paper on the table, running it up the wall about 24-inches. The junction of table and wall should be smoothly curved.

Aim one light at the paper on the wall so that it comes from high and is aimed downward at the wall. It should make a bright oval.

Aim a second, larger light (such as a photographic umbrella) above and at a 45-degree angle to the glassware.

Put your glass item on the table and, with the camera on a tripod, align the camera, glass and oval on the wall so that the glass is evenly framed.

Adjust the larger light so that it highlights the design and shape of the glass. White balance on the background (wall), and move the main light so it shows off the glass.

Most of the visual effect actually is produced by the light transmitted through your glass object. The main light simply defines surface detail and edge. With a little practice, this will become very easy to do and your photos should look much like those in professional catalogs.

Broadstruck · July 24, 2008 7:47AM

These may not be great digital camera's for coins... but they sure are cute in a retro kinda way!

Finally Mark's book in on the way

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