Hey, pals. Ferris here. We're not exactly back, but we will be soon.
This week, I tell you what's in the immediate future for the podcast. And I tell you about the massive, new, revised, expanded version of the book.
Long story short...
1) Next week, I'm seeing the Kerry King band play headlining show. Then I'll drop an episode about it.
2) And shortly after that, we'll be back, with new additions to the book.
3) I TOTALLY (mostly) revised the book that I read from here, Slayer 66 2/3: A Metal Band Biography... or, How F*kin' Slayer Kicked F*ckin' Ass. Now it's a lot bigger. It has a lot more photos. And it is easier to read.
I tell you all about it in the episode. The book is thoroughly expanded, and it is not optional.
If you want to buy an autographed copy directly from me, reach out, and we can do that. Directions for that option are in the episode.
The new 4th edition of Slayer 66 2/3: A Metal Band Biography... is available in four forms. Here's what they are, with links to them. They are at a reduced price for a limited time: $9.99 (ebook), $19.66 (short version), $26.66 (uncut ALL version), and $36.66 (oversize coffee table edition).
1) The Uncut Standard Version: It is...
Paperback, 6x9”, 639 pages, includes a full index and works cited / bibliography section, plus annotated endnotes (with new Easter eggs), and 60 black & white photos & 11 illustrations. 500 pages of story, plus 100 pages of reference material. I'm not f*cking around.
This one is the peak, biggest, All-est version of the current edition, with the most pages and photos. It has all the material from the previous versions, and then A WHOLE METRIC SH*T-TON MORE.
The works cited is a trendy thing: It's one big list of all the different items I used in my research -- articles, videos, books, everything.
GET IT HERE:
https://www.amazon.com/Slayer-66-Biography-Post-Reunion-RE-REMASTERED/dp/B0DS6B1WFD/
2) The Oversize Version. This monster paperback is 8.5x11”, 580 pages, and larger type. The format has size limits, so omits the works cited section and a few of the less awesome photos. It includes 50 b&w photos. The full real content is there. The only real difference is the works cited... and all that info is in the endnotes / citations amyway.
GET IT HERE:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0997597992
3) The ebook has no index, but features two additional appendices and mostly color photos.
GET IT HERE:
https://www.amazon.com/Slayer-66-Biography-POST-REUNION-RE-REMASTERED-ebook/dp/B0DRYXQ36T
ALSO...
4) The paperback 6x9” Long Story Short… and Cheaper Version runs 400 pages. It has full research citations, and most b&w photos, but no appendices, index or standalone redundant works cited section. Some people want to read a book, but they'll [gripe] about the book being too long; I guess they're still afraid their 80 year old English teacher Mrs. McGinty is gonna smack 'em on the ear if they skim around or skip some pages.
This Short & Cheap version cuts a lot of important historical context and commentary. And it concentrates on the Slayer story as it unfolds. It's missing a ton of good stuff. But, hey, it's your money and time. Do what you will. I get it.
GET IT HERE:
https://www.amazon.com/Slayer-66-Biography-Post-Reunion-RE-REMASTERED/dp/B0DSW6R9BS
As mentioned in the show, for future updates of the book, these are the survey links:
1) The Slaytanic Survey (Round 2): Please tell us about your favorite songs and albums. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7YRH76S
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S9729MV
WE WILL TALK MORE SOON.
Gratitude.
-- DXF