Flip book preview for new Best of SSW books - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

admin · 06-08-2009, 07:34 PM

I was wondering if you guy had a chance to see the new promo we are offering for our Best of SSW books? We were testing out a new flip-book preview which, we think, helps show the cool projects included included in each of the books (sorry I can't embed it in the message board). We wanted to get your feedback as to if you like this feature and we should use it with more of our new books? Thoughts, questions, comments?

Thanks,

--Claudio

Arcy · 06-08-2009, 08:27 PM

Looks good. I really really really really really really like being able to see all the projects in the book and examples of the writing style (even though in these specific cases the writing style will vary from author to author).

It's very difficult for me to order a book like this sight unseen: usually if I can't get it locally I'll skip it. This gave me enough information that I'd be comfortable ordering it (I tempted even though I have the original issues of all the ones I'm interested in).

--Rob
Did I mention I really liked the full color & size content page?

Scrolling Days · 06-08-2009, 08:44 PM

Claudio,

I think that is a pretty cool feature, actually. The only drawback I found was that once I was in "flip mode" I couldn't get out of it, until I discovered the mouse rollover on the top of the magazine. If a static exit option could exist, I think that would be nicer. Otherwise, it is a nice way to give somebody a quick "feel" of the quality of the book.

Arcy · 06-08-2009, 10:30 PM

I found this new preview mode to be much more usable than the google preview available on several of the existing books. I just used the google preview to look in the Peterson's Zodiac and Animal puzzle books and was much more frustrated by the interface than educated about the contents.

--Rob

JimSawyer · 06-08-2009, 10:58 PM

I agree with Rob... It's great to be able to see some of the pages inside the book, (something that the old website used to do pretty well), And it definetely works better than the Google Preview. There are books, like the Carving Gargoyles with Shawn Cipa, that I've never been able to see inside. The Google Preview doesn't work at all.
So, yes!!! include this for all new books, and maybe some of the older ones too.

cj53 · 06-08-2009, 11:46 PM

I like it. Much easier to see what is in the book.
CJ

Jan · 06-09-2009, 12:20 AM

Excellent feature. I agree with Rob and Jim that the format is considerably better than the Google and Amazon "look inside this book" system.

Jan

treslakter · 06-09-2009, 10:54 AM

I like it! Especially the overview I find excellent.

When sitting across the pond without the possibility of taking a look except on the net, this is a necessity if you want me to buy. Second that all your books should be presented this way.

miniwoodworker · 06-09-2009, 10:56 AM

Agree with Rob in that I rarely order a book because I can't see what's inside. I usually skip some magazines and books in the book stores if they are sealed so I can't flip through them. The only exception is something that I KNOW I'm going to buy regardless of how it's packaged.

Thanks for exploring options to make previewing much easier!

Rolf · 06-09-2009, 12:03 PM

Although I like surprises I think this is a great idea.

I am very rarely dissapointed with your books, so I will buy them even if I don't know what all of the content is, as long as the subject area appeals to me.

View Poll Results: How do you feel about the "Flip Book" preview of the new Best of SSW books?
I Like it, include it for all future books	45	95.74%
Ok, nice but not necessary	1	2.13%
It didn't really add much to the preview	1	2.13%
Waste of time, don't bother	0	0%
Voters: 47. You may not vote on this poll

06-08-2009, 07:34 PM	#1
admin Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 129 Blog Entries: 5	Flip book preview for new Best of SSW books I was wondering if you guy had a chance to see the new promo we are offering for our Best of SSW books? We were testing out a new flip-book preview which, we think, helps show the cool projects included included in each of the books (sorry I can't embed it in the message board). We wanted to get your feedback as to if you like this feature and we should use it with more of our new books? Thoughts, questions, comments? Thanks, --Claudio

06-08-2009, 08:44 PM	#3
Scrolling Days Jigsaw Puzzle Maker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Along the Lower Niagara River Posts: 1,556 Blog Entries: 5	Claudio, I think that is a pretty cool feature, actually. The only drawback I found was that once I was in "flip mode" I couldn't get out of it, until I discovered the mouse rollover on the top of the magazine. If a static exit option could exist, I think that would be nicer. Otherwise, it is a nice way to give somebody a quick "feel" of the quality of the book. __________________ Shawn Ferguson Come visit at The Ferguson Puzzle Company !

06-08-2009, 10:58 PM	#5
JimSawyer Laying into Inlay Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lincoln, RI Posts: 1,188	I agree with Rob... It's great to be able to see some of the pages inside the book, (something that the old website used to do pretty well), And it definetely works better than the Google Preview. There are books, like the Carving Gargoyles with Shawn Cipa, that I've never been able to see inside. The Google Preview doesn't work at all. So, yes!!! include this for all new books, and maybe some of the older ones too. __________________ Jim The limits of the imagination are imaginary. No task is too tedious for Art. Rock and Scroll My Website Featherwood Woodcrafts

06-09-2009, 10:54 AM	#8
treslakter Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Valnesfjord, NORWAY (just north of the Arctic Circle) Posts: 84	I like it! Especially the overview I find excellent. When sitting across the pond without the possibility of taking a look except on the net, this is a necessity if you want me to buy. Second that all your books should be presented this way. __________________ Ivar "treslakter" - read as "woodbutcher"

06-08-2009, 08:27 PM	#2
Arcy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle(ish) Posts: 943	Looks good. I really really really really really really like being able to see all the projects in the book and examples of the writing style (even though in these specific cases the writing style will vary from author to author). It's very difficult for me to order a book like this sight unseen: usually if I can't get it locally I'll skip it. This gave me enough information that I'd be comfortable ordering it (I tempted even though I have the original issues of all the ones I'm interested in). --Rob Did I mention I really liked the full color & size content page?

06-08-2009, 10:30 PM	#4
Arcy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle(ish) Posts: 943	I found this new preview mode to be much more usable than the google preview available on several of the existing books. I just used the google preview to look in the Peterson's Zodiac and Animal puzzle books and was much more frustrated by the interface than educated about the contents. --Rob

06-08-2009, 11:46 PM	#6
cj53 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 17	I like it. Much easier to see what is in the book. CJ

06-09-2009, 12:20 AM	#7
Jan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 304	Excellent feature. I agree with Rob and Jim that the format is considerably better than the Google and Amazon "look inside this book" system. Jan

06-09-2009, 10:56 AM	#9
miniwoodworker Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 496	Agree with Rob in that I rarely order a book because I can't see what's inside. I usually skip some magazines and books in the book stores if they are sealed so I can't flip through them. The only exception is something that I KNOW I'm going to buy regardless of how it's packaged. Thanks for exploring options to make previewing much easier! __________________ Lee in NC Als Ik Kan DW788 1975 Dremel (labeled Craftsman) Scroll saw w/3" pin blades

06-09-2009, 12:03 PM	#10
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 3,089	Although I like surprises I think this is a great idea. I am very rarely dissapointed with your books, so I will buy them even if I don't know what all of the content is, as long as the subject area appeals to me. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Proud Member of the Long Island Scrollsaw Association

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