Deer Hawk Publications released my novel, The Defect, in early
June 2016. Amazon included the print and Kindle versions of the novel on Amazon’s website the
next day. Amazon re-designated the print version ‘temporarily unavailable’ a
week later. The publisher will make some editorial and formatting corrections
and re-release the book the last week in June 2016. I know that Amazon sold some
copies of the print version prior to the change of status. I know this because
I bought a copy before the sales freeze.
I know of only
three copies of the novel that sold and shipped during that first week. I can’t
believe my good fortune. I own one of three known copies of first edition
defective printing of a first novel of a new author. Someday, if I become,
(let me rephrase that) when I become a rich and famous author, these
rare first edition print copies might really be worth some money. Of course, we’re
a long way from fame and fortune.
The book in my
library is like a coin minted with an error and then recalled by the government.
The fewer the coins, the more valuable the coins. I know of only three edit
misprint copies of The Defect. More copies may have been shipped. I just
don’t know. The easiest way to identify a misprint is to look on the acknowledgement
page. One of the errors was that the name of the cover designer was omitted. I
understand, but haven’t verified for myself that the illustrators name will be
included in all subsequent printings. If you own a copy of The Defect by
author Jeff Bailey, it might be worth a look. If you own one, please, let me
know. I’m really curious how many were shipped.
As I said, I’m a
first time author, so I don’t know all of the processes of book distribution. However,
I can’t help but wonder if there are more copies the misprinted version
floating around a warehouse or distribution center somewhere waiting to be
purchased. I have decided that if there are more copies if this collector’s
edition, I may try to buy them. At the very least, they may attract an investor
following on EBAY.
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