Well, things are coming along nicely, but we haven't reached our target yet which will enable us to produce a printed version of the guide. What is certain, though, is that there WILL be at least, the download as before, completely updated.
I have decided, therefore, to put a time limit on this, which means that the Plan B offer will close on October 31st 2013. If we do reach our target, the following things will happen:
1. The book will be published as a printed version as well as a download.
2. On November 1st, the prices for all advance purchases will increase by 25%. This means that the price of the printed book will go up from £40 to £50, the price for 3 books will increase from £100 to £125 and so on. The price of the simple download will go up from £15 to £18.75 and the download with Bacchanalian membership will go up to £25. Hopefully, those who have not yet subscribed will see the benefit of this and place their orders in good time.
If we do NOT reach our target, anyone who has subscribed for the printed book will have the choice of being refunded in full, or pro-rata if they wish to take the download with or without Bacchanalian membership.
I have been encouraged by those Angels who have subscribed for Preference Shares. As you know we are offering a return of 10% per annum on this, with the first 10% payment being made one month after publication. I would still be very grateful if anyone would still care to help out in this way before October 31st. Any application for Preference Shares made after October 31st will carry interest at 8% instead of 10%. As I have stated before, the minimum amount you can contribute is just £1, but I do hope you will go for more than that!
With a lot of time being spent on raising finance, we have got a little bit behind on completing the text. More than 50% has already been completed and David Moore and I will meet early in October to do the final edit and put the finishing touches to the guide, including deciding on which producers are going to win awards.
It's going to be a very exciting wine guide and just to remind you again, here is what the Rhône section will look like.
You can place your order or apply for Preference Shares with a credit card via PayPal or through your PayPal account by going to this link, or if you prefer to pay by cheque (UK bank accounts only) or by bank transfer, go to this link
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