[Leica] Re:2006 LUG Yearbook Thus Far

[leicachris at worldnet.att.net (Christopher Williams)]

Hey man, Shaw's on the list twice. He better have damn good photos :)

Chris

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Shulman" 
Subject: [Leica] 2006 LUG Yearbook Thus Far


> We are now at 26 actual contributors.  Not just "yeah, count me in" or "I'm
> so there!" but folks who have actually sent me one meg jpgs.  
> 
> These contributors include:
> 1. Ernie Nitka
> 2. Bob Shaw
> 3. Ted Grant
> 4. Bill Nelsch
> 5. Geoff Hopkinson
> 6. Eric Merrill
> 7. Sonny Carter 
> 8. George Lottermoser
> 9. Ric Carter
> 10. Chris Williams
> 11. Mervin S. Stewart
> 12. Nick Roberts
> 13. Leonard Taupier
> 14. Hank Kellner
> 15. Neal Friedenthal
> 16. Steve Barbour
> 17. H. Ball Arche
> 18. Jim Bielecki
> 19 and 20. Carl and Christoph Hammann
> 21. Bob Shaw
> 22. Nathan Wasjman
> 23 and 24. Helen Myall and Alastair Firkin
> 25. Tarek Charara
> 26. Jim Shulman
> 
> If just four of us more pony up images, we're officially in business.  This
> book can be as big as you'd like, so the more contributions, the merrier.
> 
> And here are some of the FAQs:
> 
> Does it have to be made with a Leica?  No.  Turns out that relatively few 
> of
> the images use Wetzler/Solms equipment.
> 
> Does it have to be shot this year?  That's up to you.  One submitted image
> captured an exuberant moment of a famous individual who, as of 2006, cannot
> fog a mirror.
> 
> Does it have to be color, or b/w?  Either is fine.
> 
> What format?  Send me (jshul@comcast.net ONLY) a .jpg of at least one meg.
> What are the print dimensions? A full page is 8.5 inches vertical by
> 10inches horizontal.  If you use that ratio, your image will fill the page.
> If not, there will be some white space.
> 
> Do I need to submit my mug shot?  If you do, I'll be happy to include that.
> 
> Do you need any text?  A description of the picture, plus any technical
> information would be fine.
> 
> Who owns the copyright?  The individual photographers retain all rights to
> their individual images.  So, consider the use of images a loan for this 
> one
> project, with all rights retained by the original creators. An attorney
> advised me on disclaimer copy for the copyright page.
> 
> Is there a deadline?  Yes-December 31, 2006.
> 
> How will this be printed?  Take a look at www.blurb.com or www.lulu.com
> Remember, this is a YEARBOOK.  Consider the other yearbooks you've seen 
> over
> time.  Have any of them been something from the Taschen catalog?  Not
> really--but the pictures will be in color and printed individually.
> 
> Do we have to buy a book to submit?  NO!  The choice is yours.
> 
> How many will you print?  Zero.  The printing is entirely up to you; when
> the book is finished I'll announce the link on the LUG.  You can go to the
> print website and order as many (or few) as you'd like. 
> 
> Can I see the book before I buy it?  If the software allows that, sure. 
> I'll
> have to check. However, if look at the list of contributors, I'm sure 
> you'll
> be pleased with the images.
> 
> Is this a thankless job?  You bet it is! (sounds like I'm having a Rumsfeld
> moment....)
> 
> Best,
> Jim Shulman
> Bryn Mawr, PA
> 
> 
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