Alex_Mustard 0 Posted March 3, 2016 Adam already posted about this on the frontpage, but if you are like me, you will often come direct to the forums, so I wanted to announce this here too. I am very excited that my new book is now printed and will soon be shipping. It has been a long wait since finishing writing it at the end of August to finally seeing the finished copy in my hands. The book is called Underwater Photography Masterclass and should be reasonably widely available. Amazon USA has a great pre-order price right now. I am also selling it from my website, but even lightweight books are expensive to ship - so that adds quite a bit to the price. I have tried to write and original and inspiring book on the subject. As well as covering classic and brand new techniques. Although the book is a complete course on underwater photography, the book's focus is on Light and Lighting. I have also made a short video about it: The book's website is: http://underwaterphotographybook.com Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimG 62 Posted March 3, 2016 Congratulations, Alex. It looks brilliant! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjol 0 Posted March 3, 2016 Looks great! Will there be Kindle/e-book version available? Markku Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom_Kline 137 Posted March 4, 2016 Very much looking forward to when my copy of the book arrives! There is a very nice interview with Alex on this book here: http://www.uw360.asia/alex-mustard/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggy 51 Posted March 4, 2016 Thanks Alex i am sure it is going to be a great tool in enhancing my underwater photo's and abilities :-) Congratulations and waiting for my copy ordered directly with you. Cheers, Diggy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_Mustard 0 Posted March 4, 2016 Looks great! Will there be Kindle/e-book version available? Markku I hope so. It won't happen straight away, but if the books sells well then it will be easier for me to persuade the publisher to do one. Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonb 1 Posted March 4, 2016 Hi Alex, Great to hear about the imminent release. I guess its going to be a painful read...if like me, you're likely to be sat miles away from the coast and months away from your next dive. Hoping to get some decent water time later in the year so look forward to dipping into this with an opportunity to try stuff out. And we both know I could do with some pointers on lighting Hopefully not to crass to ask, but do you benefit (either directly or indirectly) if I order direct from your site? I, as I'm sure many many others would, be more than happy to buy direct from you if it supports you in some way shape or form. Also have visions of you buried in mountains of cardboard packaging and books in your living room! I'll be purchasing regardless, so no worries either way. Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC83 7 Posted March 4, 2016 Hey hey Alex, I would like one shipped to Iceland please. I always find Iceland a tricky place to get stuff shipped to. Do I choose worldwide or European postage? Cheers, Byron Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_Mustard 0 Posted March 5, 2016 Iceland is Europe. Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seaworm1982 0 Posted March 6, 2016 Book $$??? Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_Mustard 0 Posted March 6, 2016 Hopefully not to crass to ask, but do you benefit (either directly or indirectly) if I order direct from your site? I, as I'm sure many many others would, be more than happy to buy direct from you if it supports you in some way shape or form. Also have visions of you buried in mountains of cardboard packaging and books in your living room! Your hands and your Aquatica are in it (page 30) - so you have to get a copy! Yes, I benefit significantly more from direct sales than if you buy from Amazon. But given the cardboard boxes/living room issues - I only plan to sell a fixed number of books myself and then I'll stop. In fact, given the interest I think I will actually have sold out the ones I have bought with just pre-orders (and I don't plan to order more). Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonb 1 Posted March 8, 2016 Your hands and your Aquatica are in it (page 30) - so you have to get a copy! I'm honored Sounds like I have missed the boat with a direct order, but good to know for future publications! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_Mustard 0 Posted March 8, 2016 There is still time from me. I plan to leave the website up for orders until at least the end of the month. And will keep some back for direct sales for the talks I have in April/May in the UK. But we are moving at the end of May - so they have to be all gone by then - so we can use the cardboard boxes for packing! Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scuba_d 6 Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) Thanks for writing the book Alex, When do you think, you will receive the book and be able to post it? Cheers Atanas Edited March 8, 2016 by scuba_d Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Interceptor121 702 Posted March 9, 2016 Alex are you planning to take any copies into the BSOUP meetings so I can get one with a dedica? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_Mustard 0 Posted March 9, 2016 I expect to receive the books around Easter time. And be posting them straight afterwards. Hopefully. I am speaking at the April meeting of BSoUP and will have some books with me, I am sure. Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TightLines 7 Posted March 10, 2016 In for one and can't wait to get it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_Mustard 0 Posted March 30, 2016 The first people should receive their copies today. Adam has published Wetpixel's review of the book: http://wetpixel.com/articles/review-underwater-photography-masterclass-by-alex-mustard Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cneal 9 Posted April 4, 2016 I pre-ordered through Amazon and their website appears to say it won't be available until October 1, 2016. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_Mustard 0 Posted April 5, 2016 I don't know where the new Amazon USA date comes from - I heard it from someone else too. The publisher is, obviously, in charge of the distribution. But the plan has always been to launch in the UK and USA at roughly the same time - with a USA a little delayed because of distribution - the UK Amazon launch date is 7th April (this week). The original Amazon USA (amazon.com) date was 27th April, which made sense to me. I do know that we've all been very surprised by the demand and this has resulted in changes to distribution plans because there just aren't enough books to go around, maybe this is the reason for the new Amazon.com date - however, I still don't believe it, but I will update if I learn more. Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdphoto 4 Posted April 5, 2016 Hi Alex, Is your book also available as e-book? Thanks for your answer and greetings from Switzerland, Tino Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storker 13 Posted April 5, 2016 After reading the review here on Wetpixel, I decided to pre-order the book on Amazon. Being located in Europe, I found it easier to shop through Amazon UK rather than order directly from Alex. I assume it'll be a nice complement to Martin Edge's The Underwater Photographer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_Mustard 0 Posted April 5, 2016 Is your book also available as e-book? Thanks for your answer and greetings from Switzerland, Tino Not at the moment. But I hope it will be later this year. Still TBC. After reading the review here on Wetpixel, I decided to pre-order the book on Amazon. Being located in Europe, I found it easier to shop through Amazon UK rather than order directly from Alex. I assume it'll be a nice complement to Martin Edge's The Underwater Photographer. Hopefully they will start shipping in the next few days. Yes, I wrote the book aware that most readers would have Martin's books (which I also wrote chapters in). Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hellhole 18 Posted April 6, 2016 dear sir... i ordered the book around 31 march 2016.. any estimate shipping date? looking forward to it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
