Ok,
So we are finally finished shipping ALL the book orders Yesterday. Phew… It was only two of us. Every lunch break in the past few weeks and some late night/weekend to pack/print/ship all orders. I did not think it was this much work….
We really really apologize for the huge delay. Those who ordered books online have been very patient.(you guys are the best!) Thank you and hope you receive your books soon!
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Meanwhile, 50 copies of the book at Cartoon Art Museum are sold out. Wow.. we really are out of this first edition…very fast.. Those who saw what the book looks like know that this book is a work of art by itself. The choice of paper/biding is pretty exquisite and some of the publishers we have talked to said it’d be very difficult to duplicate the same quality book at the same cost.
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And I know this is sold at different prices at various places. Personally, I don’t mind it. The book itself isn’t really for a fund raising product. The book was mainly made to be used to thank artists and supporters. If people are re-selling at the higher value, as long as it is reasonable, I think it is ok. One of the most respected book sellers, Stuart NG is selling it too for higher prices and I totally think it’s ok. We, artists need them to survive to keep feeding us with great books from all over the world. Besides, they are still contributing to spread the words out.
My lunch hours have been nothing but these yellow packages…..aaghhhhhH!
We went to see the show at Cartoon Art this past weekend. Wow. They did a good job. Beautifully set up. Wish lighting was a bit better. Some of the art work looked really dark.. Can’t wait to see the second show to be up in December when we have both shows up at the same time for a month!
Lots of SF locals enjoy What is Your Totoro exhibition.
2 geeky fans eagerly drool over the beautiful paintings on the wall. Oh wait a second, they are the famous Daniel Lopez and Bob, the Giant, MacKenzie!
I can’t wait for the postman! Thank you very very much for planning the fund-raising and the wonderful book, the perfect memento for the perfect mix of art and nature conservation!
ahhhwww…… man. I soooo NEED a copy. =)
Can you please please print more? I live in Washington DC and have been doing everything I can to get a copy, including subjecting some of my west-coast friends to horrendous San Francisco traffic to make it to the Cartoon Art Museum before the books sold out. …they couldn’t make it in time.
I’m begging you, please make more. You can even jack up the price to make it a “fund raising project,” I’d be thrilled to donate!
Hi! Is there any way i can pre-order from the next batch (i really want it!!) ?
lovely cause. I honeslty didn’t know about all of this. Weirdly enough because I’m a huge Miyazaki fan. I was just googling my favourite illustrator, rebecca dautremer, and surprise surprise!
I fell into a totoro forest online! Lovely!!
I was also able to go to the Cartoon Art Museum over the past weekend. During the auction , it was an adrenaline rush in getting into the game of bidding on your favorite piece as well as meeting artists in this one event. At the museum, you get a different feeling as you can view the pieces in leisure. I highly recommend getting the Totoro story book as a companion. http://www.amazon.com/Neighbor-Totoro-Picture-Book-Art/dp/1591165954. It gives perspective on the choices that the artist took in approach of the pieces. a) capturing the singular joy of Totoro characters and expressing it in a point of view of adult b) focusing on importance of nature, c) spirits that dwell in our imagine d) many more. The breath is very extensive It is an amazing show at the Cartoon Art Museum.
As far as the Ebay flippers/resellers, there is nothing wrong from a business perspective as they are trying to get the maximum value from supply and demand point of view. In other words, there is nothing illegal in their business practice. However, personally, I think that it is not right as a matter of principle. Based on the blog, volunteers spent countless hours for this charity on top of their day job. It is a huge sacrifice on time just shipping the books. Artists donated arts for this cause. Unfortunately, some books were hoarded and resold where it have otherwise been available on the website at book value. I think that there are many young and starving art students where the contributing artists are their heroes/heroines but cannot afford the book at current market price. I think that there is a demand for a 2nd printing but it is really burden on the Forest Friends.
Awesome thanks so much for putting this together I can’t wait till my book arrives
Your hard work is very much appreciated, thank you so much for all the time you’ve devoted to the project!
Just got my book today!! I love it!! It’s just fabulous, thanks for all the work you guys have done – enjoy your mail-free lunches – you’ve definitely earned it!
Looking forward to the book. Sounds like you’ve been working hard, so thanks for that!
Got my book a few days ago. Guess I got lucky or you doing it in alphabetical order
The book’s gorgeous! Showed it to my wife and we just had to watch Totoro one more time after going through the book 
I wish I could go to the exhibition, but a little too far from NYC…
Thanks for all the hard work!
Thanks again for your hard work shipping the book..thanks for all guys!
What a joy! The book arrived today! It’s beautiful, the most beautiful art book I own. It’s just magical. I am so honored to be in there at all.
delete this one.. just a test
My copy arrived yesterday and it’s just wonderful!
So many magical images, it’s a real inspiration!
Everyone who was involved in making this amazing book, thank you for your hard work!
Hi Dice. many thank, my books arrived in Melbourne, Australia this morning and they are absolutely fabulous. What a brilliant collection and total inspiration. Thanks for all your hard work, it’s been very much appreciated from all the way over here..
Glenn
Hello from Oslo,
I just received the book and I wanted to say that I love you all.
Book arrived in Venice too. It’s a fantastic work of art! Thank you very much TFP Committee. ^___^
Last week I received the book. Thanks a lot and best wishes from Spain.
Books arrived in the UK on Friday (I got my copy today) thank you so much, it is very beautiful and I am proud to support this amazing project.
I guess I should say I got my book last week!!! It’s so good! I guess this is the next best thing after owning an actual piece!! Thank you SOO much!
I received mine, it is wondrous!!!! thank you so much
Sorry to contact you this way – can’t seem to get the contact link to work on this computer. I bought mine on the 1st of Oct, got confirmation, but still haven’t received it – it’s been a while. I understand that the mail is slow but… the tracking # says it’s left SF on Oct 11, so more than two weeks then no information whatsoever. Any idea of how I can check the status any further? Apologies, I know you already have so much to do and think of but i’m not quite sure what to do!
Dear Dice,
my e-mails to return with “mailbox is full”,
and the only info about my order I have is:
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Label/Receipt Number: CJ29 8453 025U S
Status: Electronic Shipping Info Received
The U.S. Postal Service was electronically notified by the shipper on October 2, 2008 to expect your package for mailing. This does not indicate receipt by the USPS or the actual mailing date. Delivery status information will be provided if / when available. No further information is available for this item.
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Is it OK and I just have to wait?
With love,
Lana.
*my e-mails to the official e-mail address
I received my beautiful book, it is much admired by all who have seen it – thank you so much!
I want a copy too but everywhere(at the museum and the website) was sold out =( could you please print more???