My New Book - Just released!

[steppenwolf]

I have finally completed a project that I have been thinking about for a couple of years and working on for the last six months – the writing of a book on deep sky astro-photography aimed specifically at beginners. My book, ‘Making Every Photon Count’ will be available to buy later this week and I wanted to introduce it to you here.

There are several excellent books on the subject of astro-photography but none that quite hit the spot for the absolute beginner who wants to try their hand at deep sky imaging so I felt that there was a hole in the market that needed to be plugged and decided to plug the hole myself. As you will see from the extracts from the foreword written by Patrick Moore and reproduced on my website, I believe that I have achieved that goal. I haven’t been involved in astronomy for that long myself so I still remember all the questions that I had to ask in forums like this one and I have based my book on the answers to these constantly recurring questions.

Details about the book can be found here on my website.

[Ant]

Well done Steve. I'm sure that this will be a great resource for those branching out into the "Dark Art". Wish there was something like that when I started out!

Once I've recovered from car MOT's this month I'll pick up a copy.

Cheers

Ant

[Doc]

I'm impressed Steve. As we all know Astrophotography has a very steep learning curve so this type of book should do really well.

Well done and I hope the book has a huge sucess.

[Beyond_Vision]

Congratulations Steve I hope it sells well for you as your images have always been inspiring

Regards

Kevin

[Whippy]

Congrats Steve, it must be very satisfying to achieve something you set out to do and not only do it, but do it well too .

Tony..

[Talitha]

Congratulations Steve!!

Sounds like a real winner, and I hope it does very well.

[Astro_Baby]

And congrats from me too - as someone who has written a few novels (unpublished) I know just how much work goes into writing.

Very best of luck with it.

[MikeP]

Congratulations Steve. I'll be buying a copy.

Mike

[CELESCOPE]

And a very well done from me again Steve,i shall look foward to buying it and having a good read, i hope it does well for you, and even more,that it helps many new comers to imaging.

great stuff.

Rog:)

[Cloudwatcher]

That looks really cool!

So,how do we go about getting our copy signed by the author?

[weareborg]

Well done Steve. I'll certainly be purchasing a copy. Its something I've always wanted to get into. Can't wait to read it.

Again, congrats.

Andy

[GazOC]

Congrats Steve!!

[MikeD]

Well done Steve.

Mike.

[barkis]

You have the Ideal pedigree to have written a book on this subject Steve. I'm certain it will have a great appeal to the beginner in modern astrophotography. There is a huge market out there, and hopefully it will require several print runs to satisfy it.

Ron.

PS. Is it hardback, or paperback please.?

[jgs001]

Excellent Steve. I shall have a copy of that too. I'm sure it'll do really well.

[FLO]

Fantastic

Have just ordered one!

[Psychobilly]

Nice one Steve....

I am sure you will have pitched it just right and it will be an invaluable resource.

Peter....

[Captain Tripps]

:hello2:Congrats and good luck with it!

Lee

[Ford Prefect]

Nice one!! another addition to my ever expanding library

order placed

Cheers Jon

[adamsp123]

I was wondering what to buy next, now I know, this sounds just the job for me.

Covingtons' and Ratledges' books were good, but for me had missing bits for a beginner in AP.

Will order today.

Pete

[MartinB]

Excellent Steve, well done. Just what is needed. Good luck with it

[jcm]

Well done Steve. I will certainly buy a copy.

John

PS In fact I have done - very easy buying process

[Aza]

Well done Steve, I hope you enjoy great success with it

[steppenwolf]

Thank you all for your very supportive comments, very much appreciated as this has not been a small investment in time or money!

That looks really cool!

So,how do we go about getting our copy signed by the author?

I have been rather amused by the number of people who have emailed me about this as I am, after all, just 'little Steppenwolf from the forum' but as several people have asked the same question, I must assume it is a serious one!

I would be delighted to supply signed copies to SGL members on request. Just drop me an email after you have placed your order and I'll do the rest. I am assuming that what is required is my signature and the date in the top RH corner of the first page of the 'preliminaries'?

Thanks again for your kind support!

[jgs001]

That makes it even easier Steve, I was going to get you to do it at the Adur meeting ...