Just published my book on Popcorn Sutton the moonshiner

[mwooten]

My copy arrived yesterday, and I would like to echo the glowing sentiments of the previous RFF’s.

If I were to render my opinion of the book down to one word, that word would be “smooth.”

 

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For those who are interested in the technical data for each image I will post page by page what the image was shot with and film. I'll have to do it over several posts but here it goes.

The cover - Ebony SV45Te - 210mm Symmar -S - Foma 200

First interior image - Hasselblad 501CM 150mm Sonnar - Delta 400

Left full page opposite page 1 - Leica MP - 50mm Planar - Fuji Neopan 400 - cropped about 30%
I remember how bad the light was and how I had to brace my elbows against my
knees to steady the camera. The exposure was 1 second at f2 - very shallow DOF.

Page 2 - Hasselblad 501CM 150mm Sonnar - Delta 400

Page 4 - left square image - 501CM 120mm Macro Planar - Fuji Acros 100

Page 4 - right rectangular image - Nikon F2 - 24mm f2.8 - Fuji Neopan 400

Page 5 - Nikon F2 105mm f2.5 - Fuji Neopan 400

Page 6 - Hasselblad 501CM 150mm Sonnar - Delta 400

Page 9 - Hasselblad 501CM 150mm Sonnar - Delta 400

Page 10 - Zeiss ZM 25mm Zeiss Biogon - Neopan 400

Page 14 - Zeiss ZM 35mm Biogon - Neopan 400

Page 15 - Nikon F2 105mm f2.5 Nikkor - Neopan 400

Page 16 - Zeiss ZM 25mm Biogon - Neopan 400

Page 17 - Leica MP 35mm Nokton - Neopan 400

Page 18 - Nikon F2 50mm Nikkor Micro f3.5 - Neopan 400

Page 19 - Nikon F2 105mm f2.5 Nikkor - Neopan 400

Page 20 - Hasselblad 501CM 60mm Distagon - Delta 400

Page 21 - Leica MP 35mm Summicron asph - Neopan 400

Page 22 - Zeiss ZM 25mm Zeiss Biogon - Neopan 400

Page 23 - Leica MP 50mm Summilux asph - Neopan 400

All film was developed in HC110 - B

More to come later

 

[Benjamin Marks]

Book arrived yesterday

Book arrived yesterday

Must say, I am most impressed. Quite a polished portrait of a man who was clearly his own character. Very good work. I liked the B&W reproductions a lot.
Ben Marks

 

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Thanks Ben!

Don

 

[Oldskewl808]

How do I order one? Sorry if I missed it somewhere.

 

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There is an ad in the Misc. section. It you can send payment through PayPal to SutterandQuillLLC@gmail.com. It is $27.95 + 8.00 priority shipping. All of the books are signed by Tom an I.

Thanks!

 

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All of you that have purchased the book please take the time to go to Amazon and do a review.

Much appreciated

Don

 

[Tim Gray]

Just got the book today. Looks real interesting. I'll try to do an Amazon review if I can - it's not really my kind of thing, but I think I'm going to enjoy your book.

 

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Thanks Tim!

Hope you enjoy the book.

Don

 

[Joerg]

Just finished reading the book. It is a page turner. Very interesting story and sad ending.
The pictures go very well with the story and the portraits are just terrific.
Now where do I get moonshine in MA?

Ciao

Joerg

 

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Actually Sky Sutton one of his daughters lives in MA. She may have some. You can reach her through Facebook.

Glad you enjoyed it.

 

[Joerg]

Thanks for the pointer!
now I need to convince my wife to use her facebook account, I do not have one, to contact another woman.......

Ciao

joerg

 

[mfunnell]

We put a lot of time and money into doing this right. The intent was to produce a very nicely printed book with excellent design and text that's goes beyond what everyone else has written.

Mine arrived in the post, just before Easter. I've had a chance to open it up today and have a look. In fact I did more than just look - I've been through the photos two or three times then, having dipped into the writing, I read the whole text cover-to-cover, referring to the photos again while reading.

I can say without reservation that you've achieved the objectives quoted above. The book is well designed, with a layout that has the photographs and text complementing each other nicely. The quality of the materials and printing is excellent, as are the qualities of the photography and the writing. I can't see how you might have produced anything better without using very different materials and aiming at a very much higher (possibly prohibitive) price-point.

The text and the photographs combine to give a "flavored" view of "Popcorn" and his surrounds and circumstances. (And more than a hint that the flavor of his product might not be for the faint of heart.)

Your book offers excellent value, and I'm very glad I bought a copy. I thank you, and the rest of the team who produced the book, for your efforts.

...Mike

P.S.

All of you that have purchased the book please take the time to go to Amazon and do a review.

Done!

 

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Mike,

So glad you like it and thAnks for the great review.

The book is so popular that we're having trouble getting enough books to fill orders. We've picked up two independent book stores, three retail stores and two museums. Barnes and Noble has expressed an interest in carrying it as well. We received an order for 400 books for one retailer today. This the result of two radio shows, a fantastic review in the news paper, one book signing, and one day on the road selling. We have another radio show on Tuesday and four more book signings coming.

Thanks everyone for your support and kind comments.