Unnatural Creatures

[truepenny]

So of the 169 copies of Unnatural Creatures, seven (that I know of, and I devoutly hope there aren't any more) are defective in one way or another. None of the defects makes the slightest difference to the readability of the book. I know some people (like me) will be driven nuts by imperfections, while other people (possibly more sane) won't care. So I'm asking, if you're one of those people who will not be bothered, please comment here and volunteer to take one of the following copies:

#1, 2, 3, 4: the text is improperly centered (I apologize for not knowing the correct technical term), so that the margin at the top of each page is enormous and the margin at the bottom is cramped. No text is cut off--it's purely an aesthetic issue.

#133: the front cover is very slightly bent. This can probably be corrected by the cunning use of a very heavy book and some patience.

#147: the title page is torn at the bottom left. It's a small tear, and I have personally mended it with Scotch tape so it doesn't get worse.

#169: the front cover is dog-eared. Unlike with #133, there is a visible crease.


ETA: all the defective copies have found homes. Thank you to everyone who volunteered!


I am also willing to offer a bribe to those who volunteer. Suggestions as to a suitable inducement are welcome.

Thank you!

Comments

[avidreadergirl.livejournal.com]

I ordered two copies, on the non-gift copy for me (Sasha) I would be happy to take any of the "defective" copies, I-4 would be my preference, but I'm open.

As the 2nd copy for (Stephanie) is a gift I'd like to get her a non defective one, if this isn't too complicated or too much trouble for you.

[truepenny.livejournal.com]

Yes, I can totally do that. You can have #1, and I'll make sure the second copy isn't one of the weird ones.

Thank you!

[avidreadergirl.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! :) Can't wait to read it

[keyboardcouch.livejournal.com]

I am disgracefully reckless with even my most treasured books so it would be uncool of me not to offer to take one of the imperfect copies since it will end up in my handbag getting well acquainted with my keys anyway. #147 for preference.

[truepenny.livejournal.com]

#147 shall be yours. Thank you!

[txanne.livejournal.com]

I'll take 133 or 169.

[truepenny.livejournal.com]

#169 is yours. Thank you!

[txanne.livejournal.com]

And it's here! The crease doesn't offend my sensibilities at all. You did a beautiful job on the layout! *smacks the auto-hyphenation*

[truepenny.livejournal.com]

Hooray! And thank you! (I eventually just turned the auto-hyphenation off and did the whole damn thing myself.)

[truepenny.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry (this is kind of embarrassing), but I apparently do not know enough of your real name to find your PayPal payment (and thus your address). Private message or email me?

[txanne.livejournal.com]

PM sent!

[oceankitty1.livejournal.com]

Any one of the above. I read all books to tatters, especially yours.

[hominysnark.livejournal.com]

I'll take one -- whichever one you want to send me. :)

[lyonesse.livejournal.com]

as long as the text is readable, i don't care.

[mrissa.livejournal.com]

I would not be bothered by #133.

[truepenny.livejournal.com]

#133 is yours. Thank you!

[(Anonymous)]

Both my orders can be less than perfect copy. EMonette

[truepenny.livejournal.com]

Two (#2 & #3) with one blow makes things easier. Thank you!

[aedifica]

I would also not be bothered by 133, but that may be moot since it's been volunteered for already. I think the others would bug me, though. (But if you don't get enough volunteers, I'd be willing to be bugged.)

[sleary.livejournal.com]

I would not mind one of the off-centered ones.

[truepenny.livejournal.com]

Then #4 is yours. Thank you!

Unnatural Creatures

[(Anonymous)]

Defects won't bother me. Send me whatever no one else wants.
Your Mother

[silvergryphyn.livejournal.com]

Any of them would be fine but it sounds like you already have enough takers. :)

[llamachameleon.livejournal.com]

The off-center ones would make me crazy, but I would be happy with any of the others.

[alex51324.livejournal.com]

If you do find any more wonky books, I wouldn't mind getting a slightly-imperfect. I am what what's-her-name who wrote that one essay that's in all the freshman comp anthologies would call a carnal lover of books, rather than a courtly lover.