Announcing a book: The Essential Guide to Mountain and Trials Unicycling - Page 2

razorblade · 2012-03-09, 07:46 AM

I'd be in for a signed copy!

smackay · 2012-03-09, 07:18 PM

This should be a "sticky" thread, if the mods have the power. Having a published book about our sport is a big step forward in legitimizing it. Even as a broke college kid, I consider this book to be a great investment. Great job, Kris!

danger_uni · 2012-03-09, 07:26 PM

Hey,

Thanks for the kind words. In any case, hopefully the thread is "sticky" in that it lives on as a discussion thread on riding techniques I write about in the book, once the book is out.

Kris

Byc · 2012-03-09, 10:04 PM

The Website is fine, i like the scrolling

And the preview looks great too. Can't wait to see the book in the stores.

Greetings

Byc

MuniAddict · 2012-03-09, 10:18 PM

Awesome news Kris! I would live a signed copy too!

padst3r · 2012-03-10, 09:08 PM

Kris i'll get you to sign mine at unicon

munirocks · 2012-03-10, 09:51 PM

I'm sure his logo will be on there somewhere. That should count as signed then, shouldn't it?

danger_uni · 2012-03-11, 12:36 AM

=). There are logos in there for sure, on products, which is inevitable. But this book is really coming from me as a rider. I didn't mention any brands in the text, and tried to keep it as fair as I could. That made writing the equipment chapter challenging, as did trying to write it in a way that wouldn't quickly be obsolete. I think it worked; hopefully people agree.

munirocks · 2012-03-11, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danger_uni

=). There are logos in there for sure, on products, which is inevitable. But this book is really coming from me as a rider. I didn't mention any brands in the text, and tried to keep it as fair as I could. That made writing the equipment chapter challenging, as did trying to write it in a way that wouldn't quickly be obsolete. I think it worked; hopefully people agree.

It must have been pretty hard not mentioning your own brand anywhere, especially since it is identical with your actual name (+ unicycles). Actually you wouldn't need to mention it anyways cause anybody buying the book most probably knows your stuff rocks anyways.

Looking forward to your 2012 gear updates too, by the way, although I don't think I'll need anything new at the moment. But I'm curious anyways especially about cranks and disc brakes.

SinisterJay · 2012-03-13, 11:16 AM

Congrats Kris! The book looks great! Can't wait to get my hands on a copy.

As my fellow geeks in this thread, I also really dig the website.

Samstoney · 2012-03-14, 01:11 AM

Beautiful, I look forward to buying a copy.

Any chance there will be an Ebook as well?

Sam

danger_uni · 2012-03-14, 01:22 AM

Yes, there will be an e-book released eventually, in epub and mobi format. But not for at least half a year. I did not want to release them simultaneously because the physical book is really the most beautiful way to read it: it allows for a more sophisticated layout and I used high quality glossy paper to show off the photos. The e-book is convenient if you have a reader and good for countries where the book won't be available, but I hope people will get the print book first.

unicycle6869 · 2012-03-14, 08:13 PM

Congrats Kris! Can't wait to buy one and read it. I think an interview with the tonight show (or Ellen or any other show) would be brilliant and they might go for it as it's so unique. Especially if you were able to show some trial skills...you should really check into this as it would be huge publicity.

MuniOrBust · 2012-03-15, 10:13 PM

Looking forward to getting a copy.

Also, this book would be great to buy and then donate to a local library, especially with a bookplate on the inside cover "Donated by <unicycle club name>". You'd probably get some new members.
(Assuming the local library has the space and desire)

uniShark · 2012-03-15, 10:19 PM

Hey Kris, in re-reviewing the Gradient Press site, I'm not seeing references to other books. Are your day job, family, and KHU not enough to keep you busy, so you're also starting up your own publishing company?

2012-03-09, 07:18 PM	#17
smackay formerly excalibur906 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Manchester, Connecticut, USA Age: 21 Posts: 40	This should be a "sticky" thread, if the mods have the power. Having a published book about our sport is a big step forward in legitimizing it. Even as a broke college kid, I consider this book to be a great investment. Great job, Kris! __________________ You've got questions, we've got horseradish. Fortune favors the bold.

2012-03-09, 10:18 PM	#20
MuniAddict Not "2" Tired Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 57 Posts: 13,541	Awesome news Kris! I would live a signed copy too! __________________ My latest TV segment UniGeezer.com My videos

2012-03-10, 09:08 PM	#21
padst3r Mike Padial Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nelson, New Zealand Age: 21 Posts: 1,830	Kris i'll get you to sign mine at unicon __________________ Unicycling Has Changed My Life WEBSITE UNICYCLES VIDEOS

2012-03-10, 09:51 PM	#22
munirocks money rocks too Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Freiburg, Germany Posts: 1,829	I'm sure his logo will be on there somewhere. That should count as signed then, shouldn't it? __________________ µ-knee

2012-03-13, 11:16 AM	#25
SinisterJay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Massachusetts, USA Age: 38 Posts: 126	Congrats Kris! The book looks great! Can't wait to get my hands on a copy. As my fellow geeks in this thread, I also really dig the website. __________________ Nimbus 24 MUni Nimbus Trials Triton 29'er w/MountainUni disc brake system.

2012-03-09, 07:46 AM	#16
razorblade Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Linz, Austria Age: 30 Posts: 39	I'd be in for a signed copy!

2012-03-09, 07:26 PM	#18
danger_uni Kris Holm Join Date: May 2001 Location: Vancouver BC Age: 39 Posts: 1,577	Hey, Thanks for the kind words. In any case, hopefully the thread is "sticky" in that it lives on as a discussion thread on riding techniques I write about in the book, once the book is out. Kris

2012-03-09, 10:04 PM	#19
Byc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Austria Age: 39 Posts: 433	The Website is fine, i like the scrolling And the preview looks great too. Can't wait to see the book in the stores. Greetings Byc

2012-03-11, 12:36 AM	#23
danger_uni Kris Holm Join Date: May 2001 Location: Vancouver BC Age: 39 Posts: 1,577	=). There are logos in there for sure, on products, which is inevitable. But this book is really coming from me as a rider. I didn't mention any brands in the text, and tried to keep it as fair as I could. That made writing the equipment chapter challenging, as did trying to write it in a way that wouldn't quickly be obsolete. I think it worked; hopefully people agree.

2012-03-14, 01:11 AM	#26
Samstoney semi-skilled laborer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Littleton, MA Age: 51 Posts: 109	Beautiful, I look forward to buying a copy. Any chance there will be an Ebook as well? Sam

2012-03-14, 01:22 AM	#27
danger_uni Kris Holm Join Date: May 2001 Location: Vancouver BC Age: 39 Posts: 1,577	Yes, there will be an e-book released eventually, in epub and mobi format. But not for at least half a year. I did not want to release them simultaneously because the physical book is really the most beautiful way to read it: it allows for a more sophisticated layout and I used high quality glossy paper to show off the photos. The e-book is convenient if you have a reader and good for countries where the book won't be available, but I hope people will get the print book first.

2012-03-14, 08:13 PM	#28
unicycle6869 Level 10 Rider! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 33 Posts: 1,607	Congrats Kris! Can't wait to buy one and read it. I think an interview with the tonight show (or Ellen or any other show) would be brilliant and they might go for it as it's so unique. Especially if you were able to show some trial skills...you should really check into this as it would be huge publicity. __________________ http://www.uniproshow.com 24x3 Instense Tires ON SALE Here!!! www.uniproshop.com

2012-03-15, 10:13 PM	#29
MuniOrBust show me the muni! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rochester, New York Age: 37 Posts: 1,274	Looking forward to getting a copy. Also, this book would be great to buy and then donate to a local library, especially with a bookplate on the inside cover "Donated by <unicycle club name>". You'd probably get some new members. (Assuming the local library has the space and desire) __________________ --> Grease for your Schlumpf hub (free shipping!) <--

2012-03-15, 10:19 PM	#30
uniShark muni commuter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Missoula, MT, USA Age: 41 Posts: 1,362	Hey Kris, in re-reviewing the Gradient Press site, I'm not seeing references to other books. Are your day job, family, and KHU not enough to keep you busy, so you're also starting up your own publishing company? __________________ My 29er is my little wheel. Roll it, baby! pLs forgve anu typist imak win positing forum my fone.

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