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octave
Regular user
India
172 Posts
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Posted: May 2, 2012 6:24am
Hi,
I was searching for an Aldo Colombini book and landed on llepub.com and found Close up magic of Aldo Colombini (ebook)listed for sale for less than $15. There are a total of 24 ebooks on the site including Impossibilia by John Bannon, Carneycopia, The Complete Cups & Balls Michael Ammar and more.
I checked the whois details of both the sites llpub.com and llepub.com and the site does appear to be legit. However, I found no reference on llpub.com about llepub.com. Also the format of the ebooks is unknown though the Adobe Acrobat logo on the site indicates pdf format.
I did run a search on the Café before creating this thread and apologize in advance if this has already been posted or discussed here.
Regards,
octave
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Maestro
Special user
706 Posts
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Posted: May 2, 2012 8:10am
I would stay away until I contacted LLpub and aske them about it. I apoligize if I'm wrong, but I am suspicious about this web site. I'm not sure why they would create a completely separate web site which does not show up on a normal google search for llpub. I would have assumed they would have advertised this if they were planning to release e-books as well, and I have not heard anything about it.
Probably the easiest thing to do would be to contact LLpub directly.
Someone can correct me if I'm wrong.
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Cameron Francis
V.I.P.
5900 Posts
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Posted: May 2, 2012 8:15am
This is amazing! There are some great texts on this site! And at great prices! Looks legit to me!
"Son Of A Wave & Billination" Two New Mentalism Effects Available Now!
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JanForster
Inner circle
Germany ... two of me is one too much ..
2065 Posts
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Posted: May 2, 2012 11:36am
Yes, looks like... but is it? Jan
Jan Forster
www.gedankenmagier.de
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Jim Sisti
V.I.P.
Connecticut
399 Posts
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Posted: May 2, 2012 11:44am
Well, it looks like the cat's out of the bag.
The official launch of L&L Publishing's new e-book site (www.llepub.com) is still a week or two away as we prepare the remaining titles for download. However, everything is live right now and the books that are on the site (24 as of this writing; there will be 50 plus titles by the official launch) are available to download right away. All books are in .PDF format and are fully searchable.
We'll be making the official announcement in the coming weeks in addition to sending out an e-mail blast. In the meantime, gentlemen (and ladies)...start your downloads.
www.osterlindmysteries.com
www.llepub.com
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octave
Regular user
India
172 Posts
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Posted: May 2, 2012 12:01pm
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On 2012-05-02 11:44, Jim Sisti wrote:
Well, it looks like the cat's out of the bag.
The official launch of L&L Publishing's new e-book site (www.llepub.com) is still a week or two away as we prepare the remaining titles for download. However, everything is live right now and the books that are on the site (24 as of this writing; there will be 50 plus titles by the official launch) are available to download right away. All books are in .PDF format and are fully searchable.
We'll be making the official announcement in the coming weeks in addition to sending out an e-mail blast. In the meantime, gentlemen (and ladies)...start your downloads.
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I'm sorry I wasn't aware that this was a soft launch and didn't mean to spoil the official one. I found the link this afternoon and wanted to share with everyone in the Café. I'm happy Paypal is accepted as a mode of payment.
Regards,
octave
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Jim Sisti
V.I.P.
Connecticut
399 Posts
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Posted: May 2, 2012 12:14pm
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On 2012-05-02 12:01, octave wrote:
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On 2012-05-02 11:44, Jim Sisti wrote:
Well, it looks like the cat's out of the bag.
The official launch of L&L Publishing's new e-book site (www.llepub.com) is still a week or two away as we prepare the remaining titles for download. However, everything is live right now and the books that are on the site (24 as of this writing; there will be 50 plus titles by the official launch) are available to download right away. All books are in .PDF format and are fully searchable.
We'll be making the official announcement in the coming weeks in addition to sending out an e-mail blast. In the meantime, gentlemen (and ladies)...start your downloads.
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I'm sorry I wasn't aware that this was a soft launch and didn't mean to spoil the official one. I found the link this afternoon and wanted to share with everyone in the Café. I'm happy Paypal is accepted as a mode of payment.
Regards,
octave
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Not a problem. In fact, we sold a book last week to someone else who discovered the site via Google.
We're working very hard right now to make sure that just about every title that was ever printed under the L&L banner will be offered electronically. This, of course, means that a number of books that have been out of print for some time will once again be available to the community.
We're very excited!
www.osterlindmysteries.com
www.llepub.com
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ljsviol
Loyal user
244 Posts
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Posted: May 2, 2012 12:21pm
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On 2012-05-02 12:14, Jim Sisti wrote:
We're working very hard right now to make sure that just about every title that was ever printed under the L&L banner will be offered electronically. This, of course, means that a number of books that have been out of print for some time will once again be available to the community.
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Jim,
This is just great; thanks very much! I plan to buy lots. -)
Larry S.
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JanForster
Inner circle
Germany ... two of me is one too much ..
2065 Posts
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Posted: May 2, 2012 2:18pm
And me... I'm feeling better now...  Jan
Jan Forster
www.gedankenmagier.de
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Maestro
Special user
706 Posts
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Posted: May 2, 2012 2:44pm
Glad to hear it is real
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motown
Inner circle
Atlanta by way of Detroit
4768 Posts
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Posted: May 4, 2012 9:04am
It's nice to finally see an offering great books at great prices.
Hopefully this will filter down to other sellers.
"If you ever write anything about me after I'm gone, I will come back and haunt you."
– Karl Germain
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pabloinus
Inner circle
1055 Posts
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Posted: May 4, 2012 10:27am
I just sign up, bought and downloaded Spectacles by Stephen Minch, price is $14.95. I wanted the book in ebook format so I can read it on my IPAD.
It is 30% ($8) lower than Penguin for a hardcopy, not a lot of a difference, but if you want the ebook better getting in this way.
It is a PDF file, and at first glance looks like a very good scan of the book's pages because of the typography , not an original PDF file, but I could be wrong because I don't have the original book to compare.
The sign up, purchase and download process was very fast and efficient, I paid through paypal which I believe is the only option, your ebook is kept in your "my account" that it is convenient.
So far there are 27 titles, some of them not available in hardcopy any longer.
I am please with the purchase.
I will post a review of the content in the next weeks
Pablo
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motown
Inner circle
Atlanta by way of Detroit
4768 Posts
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Posted: May 5, 2012 1:08am
Pablo,
You're going to like the Spectacle book. There's a lot of great material in there.
"If you ever write anything about me after I'm gone, I will come back and haunt you."
– Karl Germain
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Zuke
Regular user
111 Posts
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Posted: May 5, 2012 8:16am
Has anyone else had problems with the download link? I ordered and paid but did not receive a download link. I'm a bit annoyed as I was expecting the ebook as an instant download.
I've contacted customer service and I'm currently awaiting a reply. I'll post the outcome when it transpires.
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pabloinus
Inner circle
1055 Posts
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Posted: May 5, 2012 8:40am
Did you go to your my account area, it should be there, mine is...
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Zuke
Regular user
111 Posts
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Posted: May 5, 2012 10:33am
Hi pabloinus, yes indeed I did, there was no link there. However, Steve from L&L saw my post here, responded via email and has sorted it out.
I'm very happy that L&L are making these great books available in this fashion. I'm happy with the way Steve handled things and sorted out the problem for me.
A slightly unsettling thing is that I don't have my private email address available anywhere here on the Café (except it was provided when I registered) and my user name here is my stage name. Therefore I'm a little bemused as to how someone could respond to my post here by emailing me at an undisclosed email address which is under a different name. I'm hoping that my private details weren't made available by Café staff.
Outside of that, I'm happy with the customer service I received and I am looking forward to seeing the L&L catalogue grow.
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Tom Jorgenson
Inner circle
LOOSE ANGLES, CALIFORNIA
3729 Posts
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Posted: May 5, 2012 12:55pm
I was happy to see that "The Close Up Magic of Aldo Colombini" is available again. It's been out of print for a long time, and there's some very good work in that one. It's almost impossible to find one for sale in hard cover, and they're expensive when you do find one.
These eBooks are a great move on L&L's part.
A Compendium of John Well's excellent Mentalism effects,and Card Work:
http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/jorgenson
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Jim Sisti
V.I.P.
Connecticut
399 Posts
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Posted: May 5, 2012 5:32pm
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On 2012-05-05 12:55, Tom Jorgenson wrote:
I was happy to see that "The Close Up Magic of Aldo Colombini" is available again. It's been out of print for a long time, and there's some very good work in that one. It's almost impossible to find one for sale in hard cover, and they're expensive when you do find one.
These eBooks are a great move on L&L's part.
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Mr. Jorgenson is too modest to mention that he did all of the illustrations in the Colombini book and his work is simply terrific.
www.osterlindmysteries.com
www.llepub.com
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Steven Keyl
Inner circle
Washington, D.C.
1382 Posts
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Posted: May 5, 2012 7:11pm
You shouldn't have said that, Jim. Now we know Tom would sing the book's praises regardless of its quality. 
Steven Keyl
Latest review:
The Art of Switching Decks
"If you ever find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause, and reflect." --Mark Twain
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Tom Jorgenson
Inner circle
LOOSE ANGLES, CALIFORNIA
3729 Posts
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Posted: May 5, 2012 7:26pm
It's true I'd sell out for a lukewarm beer, but that book had some good stuff in it. I loved the rubber band work, and the ring and rope stuff was very nice,too. The Ebook thing is a great way to reissue OOPs without worrying if the sales would warrent the printing invenstment. Win-Win for all. This is a great move on L&L's part.
A Compendium of John Well's excellent Mentalism effects,and Card Work:
http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/jorgenson
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motown
Inner circle
Atlanta by way of Detroit
4768 Posts
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Posted: May 5, 2012 10:14pm
It's great to see many of the out-of-print books coming back as ebook. Perhaps MINT Vol. 1.
"If you ever write anything about me after I'm gone, I will come back and haunt you."
– Karl Germain
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JohnGelasi
Loyal user
With just a snap, incredibly, I now have
208 Posts
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Posted: May 6, 2012 2:43pm
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On 2012-05-05 08:16, Zuke wrote:
Has anyone else had problems with the download link? I ordered and paid but did not receive a download link. I'm a bit annoyed as I was expecting the ebook as an instant download.
I've contacted customer service and I'm currently awaiting a reply. I'll post the outcome when it transpires.
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I have the same issue. I just bought "The Card Magic of Nick Trost", but after clicking the link once on my iPad, which wouldn't download it, it disappeared. As of now, I've not been able to read the ebook, which is quite upsetting. Is there any way to download it again (without buying it again, which would be silly) 
I am also currently awaiting a reply from customer service..
Just Cards: Vol. 2
Write You Are 2
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JohnGelasi
Loyal user
With just a snap, incredibly, I now have
208 Posts
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Posted: May 6, 2012 4:53pm
Issue was resolved- thanks again to Steve over at L&L
Just Cards: Vol. 2
Write You Are 2
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magicbern
Inner circle
Hong Kong, China
1104 Posts
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Posted: May 6, 2012 7:17pm
It's a great alternative to the physical books that are out of print and much more economical for the publisher too! I have purchased several and the quality on the whole is excellent. However the book by Michael Skninner - Classic Sampler - needs a bit of work on the photographs. They are rather grainy and wondering if the originals in the book are similar?
Looking forward to new releases in the near future. Keep up the great work L and L!
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Cameron Francis
V.I.P.
5900 Posts
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Posted: May 6, 2012 11:07pm
I sent an email last night and still haven't gotten a response. I kno is Sunday but Johns issue was resolved... Hope to hear from them soon.
"Son Of A Wave & Billination" Two New Mentalism Effects Available Now!
http://cameronfrancismagic.com/Son-Of-A-Wave-Billination.php
"Kapow" Awesome impromptu card magic from Liam Montier & Cameron Francis. Out Now!
http://cameronfrancismagic.com/Kapow-DVD.php
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motown
Inner circle
Atlanta by way of Detroit
4768 Posts
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Posted: May 6, 2012 11:12pm
I have the Skinner book and the photographs are fine. A little flat. Grain is an issue your going to have with downloadable files that have photography. Illustrated magic books are much less of a problem. It's one of the big reasons I still prefer printed books. If they're no longer available then the ebook is good alternative.
"If you ever write anything about me after I'm gone, I will come back and haunt you."
– Karl Germain
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magicbern
Inner circle
Hong Kong, China
1104 Posts
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Posted: May 6, 2012 11:52pm
Thanks motown for your comparison between the photos in the physical book and the ebook. Actually its not a complaint but just an observation on my part. As you said, for those out of print books, these ebooks are a great alternative! I have purchased the Al Schneider book, the Nick Trost, 2 by Michael Ammar (his original book and the one on Cups and Balls), Classic Sampler, The book by the (then-young) Michael Kaminskas (great debut book called Miracle Material)and Louis Falanga's great little book 'Lake Tahoe Magic' I have most of these in print version, but to be able to carry them around on my tablet is too great to resist!!!
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magicbern
Inner circle
Hong Kong, China
1104 Posts
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Posted: May 6, 2012 11:55pm
But a caveat - they come with limited amount of downloads (sometimes only 1) and if you make a mistake - or try to download to iPad - you've wasted it and need to contact L and L. As noted, Steve does a great job, so Cameron, you wont have to wait long! What I do is to download to my computer and then email the pdf to myself. Then I can open the email on iPAd and using a software (mine is PDF Reader) I can store it and read it on my tablet! Takes a few extra steps, but its safe and effective!
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motown
Inner circle
Atlanta by way of Detroit
4768 Posts
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Posted: May 7, 2012 1:04am
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On 2012-05-06 23:52, magicbern wrote:
Thanks motown for your comparison between the photos in the physical book and the ebook. Actually its not a complaint but just an observation on my part. As you said, for those out of print books, these ebooks are a great alternative! I have purchased the Al Schneider book, the Nick Trost, 2 by Michael Ammar (his original book and the one on Cups and Balls), Classic Sampler, The book by the (then-young) Michael Kaminskas (great debut book called Miracle Material)and Louis Falanga's great little book 'Lake Tahoe Magic' I have most of these in print version, but to be able to carry them around on my tablet is too great to resist!!!
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I also have many of L&Ls books. I'll probably do the same as you and pick a few of the ebooks up for the portability. You can't go wrong with such great prices.
"If you ever write anything about me after I'm gone, I will come back and haunt you."
– Karl Germain
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LLPublishing
New user
28 Posts
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Posted: May 7, 2012 11:24am
Thanks everyone for the positive feedback AND patience as we launch this new site.
The site hasn't officially launched and we were surprised that Google picked up on it and the first orders starting coming in. There are still more titles that have to be entered and several bugs worked out.
The biggest issue, which was confirmed this morning, is downloading on iPads. It turns out that iOS doesn't know what to do with Zip files, which is how the books are set up. So if you tried downloading on your iPad, it's the zip file that messed up the download for you. Today we're going in and changing those files so they're not zipped and you can download your purchase directly to your iPad. This should be completed by the end of the day.
Regarding the quality of the PDFs, specifically the photos in some of them, much of that has to do with having these ebooks at a reasonable files size. If the quality were greatly improved then there would be a significant increase in the file size. For example The Al Schneider book would almost be 1 gb!
If you ever have a problem here are two email addresses: support@llpub.com & llpublishing@gmail.com. Those are the only two email addresses that will get you the quickest help (and your file if you haven't gotten it).
Thanks!
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