Carolyn's Book

[chancethegardener]

I have to say: This is one of the most beautiful messages I have seen in a long time. Welcome to Tomatoville!

Originally Posted by Danaboy

Ma'am, if I understand you correctly, you're the author of a book called 100 Heirloom Tomatoes for the American Garden. If so, I just want to say that I own this book and have very much enjoyed reading it, and viewing the dandy photos. I think quite highly of it.


Cy

[emcd124]

My darling husband gave me Carolyn's book for mothers day this year and I cant put it down. Such a treasure trove of information!

[guitar1580]

I had doubts about whether I'd find a copy of Carolyn's book after I heard that it was out of print and going for big bucks, but I just scored a used copy from a Goodwill store in CA on an auction site for less than $25 and free shipping. From the description given, you'd have thought it was gonna be beaten and rough, but it came today and it's like new. Yay, I guess I got lucky!

I'm anxious to read it. I only had time to take a quick look when it came in the mail, but it looks like it's going to be a great read, and the color photography is spectacular. I'm thinking it will likely inspire me to start growing some different varieties from seed, instead of getting my usual greenhouse plants.

If anyone else is looking, I saw one on the Barnes & Noble used website for a decent price last week when I ordered mine. May still be there.

JT

[coronabarb]

That's great, JT! The photography is wonderful. I'm glad I got my copy when it was still available.

[MrBig46]

I am jealous, that I cannot read this book never. I don´t know English language. But I wish to Carolyn much the fitness, happiness and the complacency
Vladimír

[Gardadore]

Just noticed that Amazon re-sellers are selling this book used starting at $11.87. Some sound in pretty good condition but are paperback. Worth investigating. Some of the books are fulfilled by Amazon so if you have over $25 in orders it may be free shipping. Worth investigating. I got this book a few years ago from Seed Savers and love it! Even though Carolyn has added new varieties over the years to her favorites or recommended lists when asked, the ones in this book are certainly all winners and I plant a number of them each year! I meant to add the link! http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...condition=used

[coronabarb]

Vladimir, this book is worth having for just the pictures alone...even if your English is not so good! :-D

[carolyn137]

sound in pretty good condition but are paperback. Worth investigating. Some of the books are fulfilled by Amazon so if you

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Paperback? The original is a flexible somewhat hard cover, but there never was a true paperback edition.

Carolyn

[MrBig46]

Originally Posted by coronabarb

Vladimir, this book is worth having for just the pictures alone...even if your English is not so good! :-D

I like „ingenious“ books. I have one like this about tomatoes in Czech language, which I read several times each year from 1972 y. Other book about tomatoes don´t exist in Czech republic. I think that this book could be interesting for me. But I must attest, if I am abilited to read English text. I must cut off Google translator and I must read texts in English in the first time and after it with translator.
I can wish this book to christmas from my son.
Vladimír

[coronabarb]

It's not really a hardbound copy but not what you think of as paperback. Maybe that is just the designation they chose.

[dice]

There is a difference between "mass-market paperback" and
"trade paperback":
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/trade+paperback

(There is a subset of trade paperback known as "trade
paperback comics".)

[carolyn137]

Originally Posted by dice

There is a difference between "mass-market paperback" and
"trade paperback":
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/trade+paperback

(There is a subset of trade paperback known as "trade
paperback comics".)

I know. If you look at the NYTimes or even my Sunday paper you'll see both mass market and trade paperback listings, but my book is neither one for the simple reason that the covers are not paper.

Carolyn

[Rockporter]

Am I reading the price right on your books carolyn? I think someone is trying to make a huge buck on your book. I will be getting one for sure because I really want to learn as much as I can about tomatoes, especially heirlooms.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/100-...=9780761114000

[carolyn137]

Originally Posted by Rockporter

Am I reading the price right on your books carolyn? I think someone is trying to make a huge buck on your book. I will be getting one for sure because I really want to learn as much as I can about tomatoes, especially heirlooms.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/100-...=9780761114000

If you mean the new copies at almost $100, yes that and even higher prices are being asked for new copies at several places, up to about $300 if you look around.

Why do you think I'm saving the four pristine copies I still have here at home? When the price hits near $1000 I'll maybe sell and make a few dollars.

If you read this whole thread you'll see some of those high prices mentioned.

Carolyn

[kevinrs]

I don't think people really buy those, at those prices. The seller though, can hold it there for a few years waiting on someone to click buy without researching it.
There are now much cheaper copies available used on amazon.

Originally Posted by Rockporter

Am I reading the price right on your books carolyn? I think someone is trying to make a huge buck on your book. I will be getting one for sure because I really want to learn as much as I can about tomatoes, especially heirlooms.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/100-...=9780761114000