Bouvre Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 Woke up 20 mins ago to this email: "Hi Michelle, I have exciting news: my new book, Identity: In & Beyond the Binary, is out and you are on the cover! I just received it today and happy to have you on the cover." Since he interviewed, filmed & photographed like 40 trans ppl for the book, I assumed when he said "you are on the cover" it would be like a collage of many different people from the book. But it's just one big pic of me. Pretty cool I guess. That's fucking rad! Way to go!
stilgar Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 And this is why tic wanted you to destroy his anus.
Mix Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 Oprah, here we come.....is that still a thing....I think she still does this...no wait, Ellen....Ellen, here we come
fuggnificent Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 Found this pic: Which shows the pic is the entire front cover and it's printed onto the book itself not just a removable cover. Weird. You gots pretty hairs.
Guest Zintar Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 Very cool! I still buy books and will have to check that out.
GunStarHero Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 Ayyyyyy! Congrats, yo! This calls for a celebration. I'll go ahead and start drinking now, though.
lupin_bebop Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 Congrats. Make that money. I'd say this calls for a toast. Royalties FTW.
Guest Zintar Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 Looks like my favorite local bookstore will have copies. To be released on July 11th. http://www.powells.com/book/identity-9781945572517#SR
DragonSinger Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 Poof, congratulations on the cover, and for the photo being sexiness.
fuggnificent Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 Thats awesome! I just checked Barnes & Noble. Looks like they'll be selling it too, though who knows if it'll be stocked in store. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/identity-dave-naz/1125789635?ean=9781945572517 I added it to my wishlist. You mind signing my copy?
lupin_bebop Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 nah no royalties on this one. I just got paid the day of for the pics & interview. He owns the rights which I'm fine w/bc he & his wife are good people, and he was upfront verbally communicating to me how the photos could be used before I signed the paperwork. He's also a very talented photographer. It was a great opportunity to work with him, and it's more exposure for me to be on the cover. I don't mind your decision, really. I'll just say this: Exposure doesn't pay your rent or bills. Also, as a model (be it adult or otherwise), your mug and likeness are what pay your bills, because taking pictures is what you do to that end. Being in the book and on the book are two different things, in this instance. I'm not saying be greedy, I'm just saying know your worth and use it. Also, as someone who works with photographers (since I'm a DJ who does parties and weddings), I know you're valuing the partnership, and I get it. Just remember that when your image gets associated with the book and where that can lead, positive or negative.
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