Ted grimshaw. An insult and a disgrace
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Twelvefret
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Don’t we do it here on the SOTD threads?The alarm bells went off for me the moment I heard somebody wanted to make a book of peoples SOTD photos... Based on previous experience, anyone into that sort of thing is likely socially awkward at best, if not a complete fruitcake
I must admit that I'm failing to see the big issue here, he was going to use the photos and then decided not to, I imagine this happens all the time where books of photos are concerned. I can see it'd be disappointing but I don't think public castigation's necessary.
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Dr Watson
James
A look at what other people are using each day is one thing but to want a collection of photos depicting other people shaves in a book just seems weird to me. Just my opinion, no doubt Ted would think some of the books on my shelf questionable
Twelvefret
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I do agree, but perhaps there is a market or perceived market.A look at what other people are using each day is one thing but to want a collection of photos depicting other people shaves in a book just seems weird to me. Just my opinion, no doubt Ted would think some of the books on my shelf questionable
His other book is shaving the old fashioned way. I’ve been shaving since the mid 1960’s. I never knew there was anything new…lol!
Twelvefret
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Sort of like my girlfriend didn’t return my call….sophomoric at best
Mr Bigmem
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My point exactly
TheChrisC
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The best thing about all of this is imagining some umpy Northern bloke, bloody Ted Grimshaw at No. 32! Does the bins on a Monday, files an injunction against his neighbour for an overgrown bush on a Tuesday, drinks down the Dog and Bucket of a Friday night and always comes home smelling of Guinness and rollies.
Now he’s putting together a book is he?! Where did he get that idea from, down the bookies? Bloody Ted Grimshaw.
Now he’s putting together a book is he?! Where did he get that idea from, down the bookies? Bloody Ted Grimshaw.
TobyC
Patriot
I think that perhaps you have made a fool of yourself and put egg on your own face by posting this junk on a shaving forum. Keep your little squabbles to yourself, I'm not a fan of soap operas.
When did we become twitter?
Moriarty
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I think the OP should consider this from Ted’s perspective. I imagine with such an important book in development he is very busy and under a lot of pressure from an impatient publisher who surely has paid a very large advance and has a deadline to meet. The publishing company is subject to the scrutiny of shareholders, analysts and the wider investor community, and a book like this could make or break the company’s quarterly targets. They may even have made public statements that this book is in the pipeline. Plus of course there will be printers and distributors on standby, and a big marketing campaign ready to go. And I think it is safe to assume both the art world and the scientific community are very eager to see the photographs and learn what soap formulations and razor designs are represented most in the SOTD community these days.
Given all this, I think we should allow Ted some leeway and accept that he just can’t spend time sharing layouts with his many contributors, or even always deliver on promises of two-page spreads.
It is disappointing to no longer be part of this project, I’m sure, but there are bigger issues at stake here.
Given all this, I think we should allow Ted some leeway and accept that he just can’t spend time sharing layouts with his many contributors, or even always deliver on promises of two-page spreads.
It is disappointing to no longer be part of this project, I’m sure, but there are bigger issues at stake here.
Charcoal
Soothsayer of the Obscure
We are most definitely in a weird place when I start agreeing with Toby.
TobyC
Patriot
There may be hope for you after all.We are most definitely in a weird place when I start agreeing with Toby.
