QueenZone discussion #1468180
Queen in 3-D
| Fastidious and Precise 22.05.2017 15:53 |
I had a copy pre-ordered on amazon but quickly cancelled and Just picked my copy up at the book depository for €41.15 euro (33% off offer) as opposed to amazons £50.00 sterling. great offer. Link below for anyone interested. link |
| The Fonz 22.05.2017 16:05 |
Still $70NZD. I feel it's too expensive. |
| Fastidious and Precise 22.05.2017 16:09 |
I admit it's still expensive but less expensive. I'm treating myself as I recently gave up cigarettes so I have a little extra cash. |
| Viper 23.05.2017 03:05 |
Somehow I gotta have it! |
| Arnaldo "Ogre-" Silveira 23.05.2017 06:02 |
The Fonz wrote: Still $70NZD. I feel it's too expensive.It could be worse. We have to import it. Cheers, Ogre- |
| brians wig 23.05.2017 06:48 |
£33 delivered link How come the german language edition is £30 though? |
| musicland munich 23.05.2017 11:46 |
brians wig wrote: How come the german language edition is £30 though?They are loosing their fanbase here day by day ;) Almost every long term fan around me had lost inspiration about Queen. Recently I picked up stuff from two collectors for free or a real small amount of money( seen in relation). The Horse is almost dead :( |
| RS_Protos 23.05.2017 14:52 |
"They are loosing their fanbase here day by day ;) " I agree but I don't think they care, at least it seems that way..... |
| MercurialFreddie 23.05.2017 15:54 |
But is the OWL stereoscope included ? Or do we have to buy it separately ? |
| Woody43 23.05.2017 16:34 |
Hi All of brians stereoscopic books come with an owl - it will be included. |
| alberbal12 23.05.2017 17:17 |
Book Depository is reliable for a sending out of United Kingdom? I mean, for a big and hard book like this one, it is safe in arriving as new? |
| MercurialFreddie 24.05.2017 06:35 |
I once ordered a book from them (I live in Poland) and it came without any scratches, generally in excellent condition BUT they ship internationally via AirMail / Royal Airmail and you cannot track the package. They can only tell you if they already shipped it to you. The second problem is that you don't exactly know who (which courier, that is) will be handling the package on the territory of your country. For example, when it comes to Poland, the GLS courier handles those packages and they are terrible because if the package has the comfortable size for them then they put it into your mailbox and that's it but if it's too big then I've heard that they once left the package on the doorstep or on the ground at the entrance to a building! |
| alberbal12 24.05.2017 08:24 |
MercurialFreddie wrote: I once ordered a book from them (I live in Poland) and it came without any scratches, generally in excellent condition BUT they ship internationally via AirMail / Royal Airmail and you cannot track the package. They can only tell you if they already shipped it to you. The second problem is that you don't exactly know who (which courier, that is) will be handling the package on the territory of your country. For example, when it comes to Poland, the GLS courier handles those packages and they are terrible because if the package has the comfortable size for them then they put it into your mailbox and that's it but if it's too big then I've heard that they once left the package on the doorstep or on the ground at the entrance to a building!Thanks for the opinion! Now I ordered my Queen in 3-D! |
| The Real Wizard 24.05.2017 14:59 |
link Here's a preview, including a bunch of previously unseen pics. This is amazing. |
| brians wig 24.05.2017 15:46 |
alberbal12 wrote: Book Depository is reliable for a sending out of United Kingdom? I mean, for a big and hard book like this one, it is safe in arriving as new?Well Amazon just chuck them in an a massive cardboard box, sometimes with no packing at all ! |
| on my way up 25.05.2017 05:20 |
The Real Wizard wrote: link Here's a preview, including a bunch of previously unseen pics. This is amazing.This is indeed so great! And I'm so happy Brian is so enthusiastic about the whole project! |
| alberbal12 25.05.2017 07:10 |
This book can be, maybe, the best launchment from Queen in the last, erm, 5 years? I am referring to a non musical product. |
| Togg 26.05.2017 05:59 |
Mine has just arrived and I must say it's wonderful seeing the old shots of the band recording, relaxing and touring, a great book and the 3D really brings the band close, you do feel much more part of teh experience. Some wonderful shots in there |
| alberbal12 26.05.2017 09:52 |
Amazing, waiting mine too. Yesterday some changes happened in Book Depository web: in the morning it was listed in 37 euro, at night in 60 and today is not stock! Fortunately i bought mine for 37! |
| cmsdrums 26.05.2017 12:24 |
Just received mine - first proof reading error spotted is the incorrect spelling of Max von Sydow (in the book as Max von Sidow)! |
| popy 26.05.2017 18:00 |
I am interested in buyind the book, but i'm afraid that i won't be able to take advantage of 3D so if anyone cares to answer about my doubts i'll be grateful. Maybe it's because i don't try enough and give up easily, but i can't see 3D presented on side-by-side fashion. Even those Magic Eye things... Seeing that the book is side-by-side 3D to view with the OWL, will i be able to see the 3D effect because i'm using the OWL? Also the OWL have lenses, do they make the pictures bigger? |
| The Real Wizard 27.05.2017 19:34 |
popy wrote: Seeing that the book is side-by-side 3D to view with the OWL, will i be able to see the 3D effect because i'm using the OWL? Also the OWL have lenses, do they make the pictures bigger?The OWL doesn't magnify - it just makes it possible to see the image in 3D. Brian created it so that we can see 3D without having to resort to the old fashioned eye tricks. |
| dysan 28.05.2017 03:24 |
Some great shots in here. Has anyone located Brian with his stereoscopic camera in any previously known shots of the band? |
| cmsdrums 28.05.2017 12:22 |
The OWL does magnify doesn't it? Look at your fingers under it!!! |
| cmsdrums 28.05.2017 12:27 |
In the section with pics from The Works Tour, Brian references the 'Hammer To Fall' video being filmed in Brussels, during the live show and "during soundcheck". I don't think this is correct as I thought it was fairly common knowledge that they set up a separate shoot for some of the video filming, asking fans to attend? Does Brian really think that they would be dressed in full stage costumes, full make up, full light show and have a full film crew on stage filming loads of close ups, just in a soundcheck? Yet again, proof reading/fact checking simply not being bothered with??? |
| cmsdrums 28.05.2017 12:29 |
popy wrote: I am interested in buyind the book, but i'm afraid that i won't be able to take advantage of 3D so if anyone cares to answer about my doubts i'll be grateful. Maybe it's because i don't try enough and give up easily, but i can't see 3D presented on side-by-side fashion. Even those Magic Eye things... Seeing that the book is side-by-side 3D to view with the OWL, will i be able to see the 3D effect because i'm using the OWL? Also the OWL have lenses, do they make the pictures bigger?The OWL gives you the ability to see the 3D pictures clearly. I also cannot 'do' freeview viewing of magic eye and 3D pics, but have bought the book and have no issues with this - the pics are stunning! |
| softcalavera2 28.05.2017 13:37 |
Arnaldo "Ogre-" Silveira wrote:Yes..really...WORST....Brazil for you...Argentina for me...The Fonz wrote: Still $70NZD. I feel it's too expensive.It could be worse. We have to import it. Cheers, Ogre- |
| Viper 29.05.2017 03:00 |
I've ordered it. still waiting |
| Adam Unger (QueenVault.com) 29.05.2017 09:35 |
My book hasn't arrived yet. Any interesting bits from the text? |
| dastard 29.05.2017 13:09 |
At one of the biggest retailers in Holland it is completely sold out, until 24th of august. link |
| alberbal12 29.05.2017 14:10 |
Book Depository have it again for 42 euro. link |
| popy 29.05.2017 15:55 |
Thanks cmsdrums and Wizard for answering my questions. |
| Adam Baboolal 30.05.2017 12:50 |
Got my copy from the Book Depository and it's rather good :) Quick note - The Book D.'s packaging was very lax, and it's picked up a big ding on the corner. Still wondering if I should complain to them or not. There are a great deal of pictures in this book which are very interesting to see. And the three-dimensional element is fascinating. I only skimmed the later content as I would like to leave some surprises when I get there! I've only read through the first 15 or so pages, but, it appears to be a nice book which I'm sure I'll be reading through for the next month or so. I ain't a fast reader! :P |
| Barry Durex 31.05.2017 03:54 |
Adam Baboolal wrote: Got my copy from the Book Depository and it's rather good :) Quick note - The Book D.'s packaging was very lax, and it's picked up a big ding on the corner. Still wondering if I should complain to them or not. There are a great deal of pictures in this book which are very interesting to see. And the three-dimensional element is fascinating. I only skimmed the later content as I would like to leave some surprises when I get there! I've only read through the first 15 or so pages, but, it appears to be a nice book which I'm sure I'll be reading through for the next month or so. I ain't a fast reader! :PIf you email them a pic of the damage they may send you another one FOC, certainly worth complaining in my opinion. Make sure you also tell them the packaging was insufficient. |
| alberbal12 31.05.2017 12:05 |
I received my book from Book Depository and all is perfect, without any problem. |
| Chopin1995 01.06.2017 04:38 |
link Exceptionally interesting interview with Brian on Queen 3D book and many more (I've never heard Brian talking so much about classical music and his love to Gustav Holst's 'The Planets' (his most famous work) ) |
| death to ming! 01.06.2017 20:31 |
I was hesitant to get the book because I normally don't do well with anything that strains the eyes, and 3D anything would give me a headache. I bought it anyway, partially because I remember Brian May saying that it won't give you headaches. Well, after looking at 10 pictures or so, my eyes hurt and I don't feel well. BUT I can still enjoy the pictures with the naked eye (without the 3D effect), and Brian has written a lot for this book, so I'd say it's well worth the purchase if you're a Queen fan. I thought it'd be a quick read with simple captions for the photos, but I was wrong. Just thought I'd mention that in case anyone else can't do 3D stuff and is wondering whether to go for it. |