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Doctor Who - A Journal of Impossible Things (Novelized Version)
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Risu
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I've got a trick for lining up signatures that I'll be using for my River Song diary run. It's quite cool and allows me to be in control of the whole process and not outsource them to someone who may get the measurements wrong. It's unlikely they would, but I've never been comfortable with sharing the workload on a project.
I've got a trick for lining up signatures that I'll be using for my River Song diary run. It's quite cool and allows me to be in control of the whole process and not outsource them to someone who may get the measurements wrong. It's unlikely they would, but I've never been comfortable with sharing the workload on a project.
WarMachine
Sr Member
I seriously wish I had the money to buy that last journal from you. It's beautiful. I do love your River Song "Spoilers" diary too. You sure are great with leather projects.
I keep hoping they'll show some of the RS diary pages on the show but I don't think they're going to, unfortunately.
I keep hoping they'll show some of the RS diary pages on the show but I don't think they're going to, unfortunately.
...You never know. If not I'll just have to write that too
Or not. I have to get out of the house sometime. Right?
-Nick
Risu
Master Member
I prefer it that way. Nobody but her is allowed to see inside it. (although I would encourage anybody that gets one to draw/write in their own pages) Plus, the cost of making each of the books is different. A blank JoIT would cost way less than my blank River diaries because they're easier to make. (WAAAAAY easier) The ink/printing is what drives up the cost. If they showed the pages of the book, not only would I have to find/make each and every single one before I'd feel comfortable doing a run, but the cost of making each one would be way too high.
WarMachine, if you still want one of the journals, the last one is pending, but I have enough leather and paper to make 3 more. I don't want to do it anytime soon, but if you want one in the future, PM me. I might be open to trades as well.
WarMachine, if you still want one of the journals, the last one is pending, but I have enough leather and paper to make 3 more. I don't want to do it anytime soon, but if you want one in the future, PM me. I might be open to trades as well.
WarMachine
Sr Member
Nah, going out is overrated. I'd much rather stay home and work on nerdy stuff any day of the week. I figure if I'm going out I'll only be drinking and wasting money anyway. If I stay home I can work on something and it still gives me enjoyment. Plus I don't have any friends out here anyway so that helps. I've only been out here for 2 whole years lol. Having a kid means you can't really have a social life and never have money for anything haha.
EDIT: Risu ... awesome
Good to know there is still a chance at getting one for a while. When I get a spare $100 I'm getting one for sure. Dunno when that might be though
EDIT: Risu ... awesome
Good to know there is still a chance at getting one for a while. When I get a spare $100 I'm getting one for sure. Dunno when that might be though
Running a brand new company is the same way. I'm living hand-to-mouth, but hey, it's fun!
And I completely agree, there's only so much enjoyment you can get out of drinking anyway. That enjoyment either fades...or is destroyed when you overdo it. Creating a prop on the other hand, there's the fun in the process, and the enjoyment you get each time you hold it in your hands once it's complete.
Hopefully I'll hold my novelized Journal soon, I should be getting it proofed this week, so that I'll be ready to roll on it just as soon as Pack Animals comes in.
So, I'm curious, what brought you out to California?
-Nick
WarMachine
Sr Member
Met my GF (now my wife) online and moved out here when the company I worked for went under. I figured it was "now or never". I moved out here and I've been here since.
Loving the weather, sure beats that crappy british rain all the time.
Loving the weather, sure beats that crappy british rain all the time.
Bristish weather beats Pennsylvania's weather though. We don't know whether it's going to be blistering or freezing from one day to the next (It's almost impossible to plan your attire without literally stepping outside to check). I'd gladly welcome some drippy English weather...at least it would be consistent. :lol
That's seriously awesome though. I'm not sure I'd have the guts to make such a huge move, but if the situation was just right, who knows. Sounds like you just had the right opportunity to just go do it!
-Nick
That's seriously awesome though. I'm not sure I'd have the guts to make such a huge move, but if the situation was just right, who knows. Sounds like you just had the right opportunity to just go do it!
-Nick
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That's the worst news I've heard all day. (It's been a pretty good one actually)
How are you going to bide your time until Thursday? Because unless things have changed horribly in the short amount of time since I was a student, students tend not to be good at writing papers in advance.
-Nick
Risu
Master Member
Well, I've got the last couple journals to finish binding tonight and tomorrow, I have to register for my classes for next semester tomorrow, I have to write 4 short papers Monday and go to the post office to mail out a buuuuunch of stuff, and then I have to rewrite an abstract for a term paper on Tuesday night. Oh, and I'll have to pick up an item from my tailor on Tuesday as well. I figured since I have a box full of the patches and a leather bomber jacket I'd combine the two to make a non-SA security personnel jacket from the Satan Pit. And then there's always TV.
d_jedi1
Sr Member
I have a mildly off topic/aside question..
I'm planning on making a hand written/drawn version of the leather bound journal. Should I just use the repeated text like in the prop/CO toy or should I go for a slightly more detailed one with "real" text..?
BTW amazing work on the Novelized book jacket.
I'm planning on making a hand written/drawn version of the leather bound journal. Should I just use the repeated text like in the prop/CO toy or should I go for a slightly more detailed one with "real" text..?
BTW amazing work on the Novelized book jacket.
I'm with Risu here, what do you mean? I've read the entire text of one of the toy journals (And have complete scans of every page) and it's all completely different.
...Is there another version I'm unaware of?
-Nick
...Is there another version I'm unaware of?
-Nick
It's supposed to be repeated babbling, he is recalling dreams and pondering them as he writes haphazardly after waking up. Almost rushed and repetitive as he tries to put loads of memories and images to paper before they fade from his waking memory. In that respect it is very thought out and realistic.
WarMachine
Sr Member
Yeah, he might not necessarily be able to remember what he wrote the day or week before if he's rushing to get everything written down from his dream.
Really looking forward to Risu's replica and giving it a read. I also like that there are blank pages so that I can add some stuff if I want.
My copy of Pack Animals just came in, and I wrapped it with paper, drew lines for the details (transition between spine and cover, cover and flap), then measured, and here are the final numbers I'll be using:
Spine: 1"
Covers: 5 1/8"
Flaps: 2"
Height: 8 1/16"
Overall Dimensions: 15.25" x 8.0625"
I had these measurements triple checked, but feel free to check them yourselves. You can never measure too many times.
-Nick
Spine: 1"
Covers: 5 1/8"
Flaps: 2"
Height: 8 1/16"
Overall Dimensions: 15.25" x 8.0625"
I had these measurements triple checked, but feel free to check them yourselves. You can never measure too many times.
-Nick
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