Ballistic: The Art of Gears of War 3 Folio

[foreverflash]

Fantastic news my collector friends!




The Art of Gears of War 3 will be coming soon from the World famous Ballistic Publishing Company. The same company that created The Art of Uncharted 2 (of which the folio edition has since become a holy grail for Uncharted collectors), The Art of Oddworld Inhabitants, and The Art of God of War 3. All these art books came with 3 (sometimes 4) different editions: A softcover, Hardcover, Limited Hardcover and Folio Edition.

I got an alert in my email because I am a previous paying customer at Ballistic's online shop. From what I read, the Gears of War 3 Folio will be available in approximately 4 weeks. If you are a Gears fan you better make sure you keep your eyes open and wallet loose. I wanted to make sure you guys at CE.org got a chance at this before the ebay scalpers (those who buy massive quantities and resell at a very high premium).

It may be possible for anyone to subscribe to the exclusive email alert system for Gears of War 3 Folio. I don't know if it's only for previous paying customers or not. But, here is the link to the main sale page and the Folio email alert subscription.

Main Gears of War 3 page (will be 3 different book versions)
http://www.ballisticpublishing.com/b...war3/index.php

Email alert subscription page for Gears of War 3 Folio availability
http://www.ballisticpublishing.com/b...war3/folio.php

[vhal_x]

Do you know if they charge up front for this Flash? As I desperately want it! xx

[foreverflash]

Originally Posted by vhal_x

Do you know if they charge up front for this Flash? As I desperately want it! xx

I can not say Vhal.

I have only done business with them regarding The Art of Oddworld and it had already been released years before so I'm not sure how Ballistic works for preorders.

Give them a phone call (but beware of international calling rates - they are very high). Make sure you have an "international"
calling feature added to whatever phone you are using (if it's a cell phone or home phone) before calling. I made the mistake of
ringing up an enormous phone bill when I called Ballistic. (From UK to AU) Dial: 00 61 8 8463 1866

The guy you want to ask for is Garth Hammet. He's one of the nicest, most friendly and helpful guys you will ever talk to!
I believe he is the Marketing or Sales manager at Ballistic's main facility in Adelade. If want to try emailing him, that works too
(but he doesn't always reply by email. I'll send you his email via PM.

[HIPPEEDUDE]

Originally Posted by foreverflash

I have only done business with them regarding The Art of Oddworld and it had already been released years before so I'm not sure how Ballistic works for preorders.

Out of curiousity,did you get the Oddworld folio edition,how much did you pay
for it if you dont mind me asking & how many years ago did you get it??

Would be possibly up for the folio edition,but its not letting me through
to check the number for some reason

[mosavon]

These are now available to order

The reserved ones are for previous Folio Customers i believe, they reserved me an 81

http://www.ballisticpublishing.com/b...lio.php?id=143

[mosavon]

Originally Posted by HIPPEEDUDE

Out of curiousity,did you get the Oddworld folio edition,how much did you pay
for it if you dont mind me asking & how many years ago did you get it??

Would be possibly up for the folio edition,but its not letting me through
to check the number for some reason

There are 9 copies left
Available numbers as of 24/08/12

58
64
67
68
74
78
81
82
86

(56 & 71 have been "Ordered" but could still fall through)

http://www.ballisticpublishing.com/b...tion/index.php
scroll to bottom of page

[davidw]

i think i'll be getting the middle one, the limited edition bound in leather just don't think i could afford or even justify this version...

[foreverflash]

Originally Posted by davidw

i think i'll be getting the middle one, the limited edition bound in leather just don't think i could afford or even justify this version...

I don't think most people can justify buying a Folio version of any book.

To be honest though (from the research I've done), Ballistic's Folio editions @ $300 to $400 each are quite affordable in the world of Folios! Some Folio books can go upward of $500 to $1500 (or more) - depending on initial production quantity and just how detailed they get regarding the printing and production process. Sometimes a publisher will just go insane with every fine little detail.

[davidw]

Oh i don't doubt it would be amazing - i guess i'm just being causious.. i'd go for it within a moment if the time was right and i thought it was worth it but the problem with the Folio edition is that it is so precious and special you don't want to touch it and read it - the main purpose i'd be getting it - i think there comes a point something is so special you don't want to touch it but that seems stupid to me as i'd be buying it to pour over the art - not look at on my shelf because i don't want to crease it as i just paid $300 for it! ha

[foreverflash]

Originally Posted by davidw

Oh i don't doubt it would be amazing - i guess i'm just being causious.. i'd go for it within a moment if the time was right and i thought it was worth it but the problem with the Folio edition is that it is so precious and special you don't want to touch it and read it - the main purpose i'd be getting it - i think there comes a point something is so special you don't want to touch it but that seems stupid to me as i'd be buying it to pour over the art - not look at on my shelf because i don't want to crease it as i just paid $300 for it! ha

I understand exactly what you're saying.

However,

That is why many collectors will be the most premium version to collect (keeping it sealed) and a second, basic version to read and enjoy! I figure, if you are willing to spend $300+ on a Folio book, you can probably afford the $60-80 basic edition as well.