Oh wow, the response is very encouraging!
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Our first step is developing a full 10 page spread, and finalizing the cover. We'll be posting on deskauthority, reddit, and here, along with details regarding how to submit photos, etc.
We're figuring out what's the best way collect community photos, i.e which platform since hq photos are hard to xfer. We're also thinking of offering a keyboard to anyone who submits. Probably a hhkb or a kustom.
Our goal is at least 50 pages
. We're also considering ad buy ins to help reduce costs. We have ties with major keyboard companies that would probably be interested. Could also throw in goodies each order....being part of the only mechanical keyboard book in the world is a nice pr draw.
I do have a question, would people prefer a super high quality book, with a sleeve cover, embossing, hard cover 13x9, all the bells and whistles? Or something slimmer, such as paperback, smaller, less pages? We're not sure what this community would be willing to shell out.... This project could cost as much as $110 per book. It could cost $30 each but would be a lot smaller and lower quality.
We're currently tackling it as luxury photobook. If we get enough interest and support, I'll also be looking into embedding an actual switch into the book (yes it's possible, but will add a ton of cost). But if no one wants to pay that much for a bigger book, we could have the book be smaller, allowing us to use more pictures of lower quality. There's a lot of options. (I personally want the more expensive one)
Stay tuned guys! This project is definitely happening
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