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message 1: by Jason (new)

Jason Bergman (loonyboi) This seems relevant to S&L fans...

A new Kickstarter project is in the works to preserve classic sci-fi. As you probably know, a LOT of old sci-fi novels are out of print.

Singularity & Co. (love the name) is a project to acquire and republish those books, one every month.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/s...

It's a great idea, and for a $25 contribution, you get access to every book they publish for life.

I love classic sci-fi, so needless to say, I'm contributing. What's awesome is an anonymous benefactor is matching all funds contributed, so your money is going to go a long way.


message 2: by Nick (new)

Nick (whyzen) | 1295 comments This has nothing to do with Ray Kurzweil right?


message 3: by Jason (new)

Jason Bergman (loonyboi) Nick wrote: "This has nothing to do with Ray Kurzweil right?"

Other than the fact that both dwell in the realm of science fiction, no.


message 4: by Warren (new)

Warren | 1556 comments Excellent.Thanks.
No DRM and a life times supply of the scifi books.
Given that they're charging $10 for old ebook on Amazon this is a pretty good deal.


message 5: by Stuart (new)

Stuart (stuartellis) | 47 comments Thanks for posting this - it sounds like a great project. I've signed up as a backer.


message 6: by Jlawrence, S&L Moderator (last edited Mar 20, 2012 11:15AM) (new)

Jlawrence | 964 comments Mod
This is a great idea. My next paycheck's in two days, and then I'll pledge.


message 7: by Jason (new)

Jason Bergman (loonyboi) Jlawrence wrote: "This is a great idea. My next paycheck's in two days, and then I'll pledge."

You don't actually get charged until the end of the pledging period. So no matter what, you won't get charged for 10 days.


message 8: by Tamahome (new)

Tamahome | 7216 comments It's not audiobooks right?


message 9: by Jlawrence, S&L Moderator (new)

Jlawrence | 964 comments Mod
Jason wrote: "Jlawrence wrote: "This is a great idea. My next paycheck's in two days, and then I'll pledge."

You don't actually get charged until the end of the pledging period. So no matter what, you get charged for 10 days. "


Yeah, I had forgotten that delayed (and only if it gets full funding) aspect of kickstarter. But I have pledged now regardless! :)

Tamahome, no, physical and e-books.


message 10: by Been (new)

Been | 125 comments $25 seems like a damn good price to get a great almost-forgotten Science Fiction story every month for the life of the group. I was sold about 5 minutes after reading about this. Granted I'm a little late hearing about it, but I'm just glad I caught it in time to contribute.


message 11: by Walter (new)

Walter (walterwoods) | 144 comments This is such a great idea. If you're hesitant to pay, just look at it as an investment.


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