Pleased to meet you is an extraordinary book with a fantastic collection of Michael Putland's outstanding photographs. A mixture of energetic live shots and intimate private moments. The production itself is perhaps less extravagant than many of the other titles in the range but it still remains a very high quality product.
Many have criticised the pricing of Genesis' books but I am afraid it all comes down to very simple economics. Whether we like it or not these are niche titles and they would simply not sell enough to even break even on a $40 product so instead of us not having access to the material ever the only other option is to do a very high end book in limited run and sell it direct (no book shops that take large cuts). All the money can then go into the materials, craftsmanship and time in preparation and layout making the end result stunning.
They are not just books they are works of art (and investments). Like anything exclusive when it sells out they can fetch many times the original price. Without exception the sold out editions all sell at a minimum of 2 times their release price (If you have any to sell I would be delighted to buy them at double price!). The answer is can you afford not to buy one (or two). The 100's of $40 books you can buy are worth nothing more than your enjoyment of them.
I have been a distributor for Genesis for over 10 years and would be delighted to offer IORR members free global shipping on any title (just email me on
[email protected]). As many of you already know I also have direct access to the full range of Ronnie Art and am able to offer IORR members a special 15% discount (just mention IORR when you email me).
The full range of Genesis Stones related titles over time are as follows:
Blinds & Shutters - Michael Cooper 60's photos (Signed by Wyman and mix of others, some inc. Keith or Charlie or Ronnie)
Masons Yard to Primrose Hill - Gered Mankowitz photos
Crossfire Hurricane - Bob Gruen American Tour photos
Pleased to Meet You - Michael Putland 70's photos
Wood On Canvas - Ronnie's art (signed by Ronnie)
I-Contact - Gered Mankowitz complete B&W Stones archive
Wyman Shoots Chagall - Wymans photos of Chagall (signed by Wyman)
Exile - Dominique Tarle Nelcotte photos (deluxe signed my Mick Taylor)
ToTA - Christopher Simon Sykes 1975 Tour photos