Author Topic: Support Saint and write a review... (Read 8236 times)

Generic Eric · « **on:** May 09, 2004, 04:30:36 am »

Once you have recieved your copy of "Project Arcade, " Support Saint and write a review on bn.com and amazon.com. I have only had to book for a few days and haven't read all of the way through it just yet. As soon as I do, I'll post a review.

saint · « **Reply #1 on:** May 09, 2004, 09:05:28 pm »

A review would be *very* much appreciated

Reviews can be posted at:

Amazon

Barnes and Noble

Thanks!

--- saint

bigdady92 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 10, 2004, 12:02:14 pm »

got several other book reviews to do first then this one.

AGGIEZ · « **Reply #3 on:** May 10, 2004, 10:29:17 pm »

Quote from: saint on May 09, 2004, 09:05:28 pm

A review would be *very* much appreciated Reviews can be posted at:

Amazon

Barnes and Noble

Thanks!

--- saint

DONE. Great job SAINT!! This book is making my first MAME cabinet a whole lot easier.

The CD could be a little better, but the book is priceless!

Cisco Kid · « **Reply #4 on:** May 13, 2004, 08:02:40 am »

Actually I found the book to be very informative (good info and lots and lots of great links) ... the CD is ok.

My only gripe about the book is the use of Lusid's design.

Personally I think it's a bit vague for the first timer and difficult to follow along with. I know I got lost and then bored reading the build chapter ... not enough step by step pics (... I know the CD makes up for that with the UAII plans which are 10x better when it comes to detail).

Just my opinion but I think the "Vectoraster Project" plans are best out there for the first time cabinet builder (every bit as good as the UAII plans with a ton of pictures and commentary to follow along with on the website which makes building so much simplier). Plus it's the only site that I've come across that covers the mounting of a WG D9200 in depth which is great.

Still a great read

That's just my two cents

JAZ · « **Reply #5 on:** May 16, 2004, 05:19:03 am »

Quote from: Cisco Kid on May 13, 2004, 08:02:40 am

Actually I found the book to be very informative (good info and lots and lots of great links) ... the CD is ok.

My only gripe about the book is the use of Lusid's design.

Personally I think it's a bit vague for the first timer and difficult to follow along with. I know I got lost and then bored reading the build chapter ... not enough step by step pics (... I know the CD makes up for that with the UAII plans which are 10x better when it comes to detail).

Just my opinion but I think the "Vectoraster Project" plans are best out there for the first time cabinet builder (every bit as good as the UAII plans with a ton of pictures and commentary to follow along with on the website which makes building so much simplier). Plus it's the only site that I've come across that covers the mounting of a WG D9200 in depth which is great.

Still a great read

That's just my two cents

The book includes the UA II plans?

Cisco Kid · « **Reply #6 on:** May 16, 2004, 07:17:21 am »

yup

(cheaper to buy the book than buying the plans from mameroom.com ... weird huh)

Mameroom is making up for that though with the pre-cut kits (CNC routed pieces out of 5/8" MDF ... predrilled holes too ... very similar to the StikSlik cabinet kits with more options)

JAZ · « **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2004, 05:54:47 am »

Just ordered it from Amazon....

/laments postage costs to New Zealand

microwrx · « **Reply #8 on:** May 17, 2004, 07:55:32 pm »

Quote from: JAZ on May 17, 2004, 05:54:47 am

/laments postage costs to New Zealand

That's why I ordered a couple of arcade related books, so the cost of shipping to Australia although higher for 5 books, was far cheaper per book.

JAZ · « **Reply #9 on:** May 17, 2004, 09:18:02 pm »

yeah I got a couple of others too

saint · « **Reply #10 on:** May 17, 2004, 09:23:06 pm »

Thank you for the reviews! They're very kind and much appreciated!

--- saint

tma · « **Reply #11 on:** May 18, 2004, 02:24:09 pm »

Just got the book today at barnes & noble.
Nice job Saint

Will go over and write a review

t

MameMaster! · « **Reply #12 on:** May 19, 2004, 01:05:05 pm »

Saint!...I just go my autographed book from you and I love it!

Great job....very cool....and I'm looking forward to the 2nd edition already! (maybe a full on CD ROM?-- with step by step instructional Videos (or DVD)

....that would be cool!).

I just posted my glowing reviews on Amazon and B&N.

Good luck...I hope you sell enough to keep you in Happs Controls for a lifetime.

MameMaster!

DaveMMR · « **Reply #13 on:** June 01, 2004, 09:27:32 pm »

Just got my autographed copy too! I thought this website was full of information, but I learned a whole lot of additional tricks, tips, ideas, etc. reading through the book. Also comes in handy when I'm not near my computer but need a quick answer.

I'll be posting a review soon.

EDIT: Just posted a review and forgot to thank Saint. Thanks Saint.

SirPoonga · « **Reply #14 on:** June 02, 2004, 06:03:08 pm »

I got my autographed copy today too. I skimmed over it. I like hte illustrations. I found some out of date material. When I get time I am going to go over it then probably right a review too.

djflip · « **Reply #15 on:** June 09, 2004, 11:48:25 am »

Review submitted....now we'll just wait and see how long it takes to show up online

SirPoonga · « **Reply #16 on:** June 14, 2004, 02:36:13 am »

Wow saint, I didn't know you had your hand in so many books until I checked out amazon.

SirPeale · « **Reply #17 on:** June 14, 2004, 09:09:23 am »

Quote from: SirPoonga on June 14, 2004, 02:36:13 am

Wow saint, I didn't know you had your hand in so many books until I checked out amazon.

You must be talking about this.

saint · « **Reply #18 on:** June 14, 2004, 06:38:56 pm »

Much as I would like to claim a literary past, alas, the only book I have written is Project Arcade. The other John St.Clair(s) are imposters

--- saint

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #19 on:** June 20, 2004, 09:09:33 pm »

I just submitted my review on Amazon.com - I see the sales rank is up to 1,393 - not too shabby! Congratulations again Saint, I live by the book!


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