Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2002 22:33:59 -0800 Hello. I'd like to announce the availablity of the first postcard of what I hope will be a series. The plan is to find original verse which will then be published in a serial form, with each postcard representing an independent work within a theme, or a section, more akin to the serial novel. ANYWAY, in lieu of any new work, I sought refuge in the public domain. Why postcards? First, they're very convenient in form--small, simple, easy to hold. Second, I'm cheap. Did you notice that postcard postage is 14 cents cheaper than regular first-class postage? Third, "everybody" likes to get mail--this should have the "karmic" effect of, well, it's damn good. Now, my appeal is really two: First, you're getting this email because I don't have a way to mail things to you. I don't have a work or home address (either will do; I also send mail to parent's houses, PO Boxes, bunkers, RVs, consulates/embassies and pets) on file for you.* So if you'd like a postcard, please send me your address. Note that I currently have more people on this list than I have postcards, so if you reply later, it might take longer, or you might not get one at all (when I put the type back in the cases, the edition is effectively closed). Second, I'd like to ask you to be on the lookout for things that you think would fit this project. Maybe you have something that's perfect, but right now, I have no clue. I'm especially interested in original, unpublished material, for obvious reasons. Let's not plagarize==Let's try not to get sued. Well, I guess that's it. Oh, about the current card: "ON LAUNCHING SOME BOTTLES FILLED WITH KNOWLEDGE INTO THE BRISTOL CHANNEL", by Percy Bysshe Shelley (originally published in 1812) The type is 11 and 12pt Bulmer, the paper is Mohawk Superfine Cover, 5 15/16" x 4 3/16", printed on a Vandercook Proof Press, in a first edition of 50 copies. Honey-nut Cheerios, * Note that while I am collecting addresses, these will be for the sole purpose of sending this and subsequent postcards to you, that is, unless you want a copy of Fred's book when it's finished.