My First Book: “A First Experience” Free Download
Posted Thursday, March 15th, 2007 · Permalink
Two months ago I started work on a book that would hopefully show in images some of the different experiences I had when traveling through Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand in the summer of 2006. A few days ago my order arrived and it looks great! I never had such positive feedback before.
The book is a linen hardcover with 100 pages and around 500 of my photos. I have three copies (one for my mom’s birthday, one for showing people, and one for keeping long-term). I used Apple’s iPhoto and the MyPublisher plugin for the production.
I’ve decided to give the book away in PDF format. Considering the save-quality of the images and the fact that, including the cover, the book it 101 pages, it’s a large download: 70 megabytes. Do note that I own the entire copyright to the book and that nothing can be reproduced without my permission. The book’s copyright is in no way linked to the copyright notice in this site’s footer.
I really hope you enjoy it. It’s nowhere near as cool as the actual printed book, but it’s a start. I can recommend MyPublisher for this kind of stuff.
Download A First Experience (PDF, 70 megabytes)
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1Willy // March 15th, 2007 at 12:40 pm
Amazing images! And a great way for people who haven’t visited the region to see what it’s like.
Thanks for sharing.
2ianmack // March 15th, 2007 at 3:21 pm
Brilliant job! Thanks for offering your book. I love the layout and diverse collection of photographs. What kind of camera did you use? Any tips on composition?
3Harry, ExposedPlanet // March 15th, 2007 at 7:08 pm
Hi Timen,
thanks for your comment on my site and congratulations on your book. The images are wonderful and I really enjoyed it, thanks for sharing.
4swnuwangyun // March 16th, 2007 at 2:08 pm
thanks for sharing, I like travelling too:)
5Timen // March 16th, 2007 at 2:26 pm
Hey everyone,
Thanks for all your comments. I’ll be working on a “how-to” soon so everyone can enjoy making these things.
Take care,
Timen
6Stacy // March 17th, 2007 at 3:45 am
These pictures are amazing. Any chance for us to purchase a hard copy?
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8ourman // March 17th, 2007 at 7:22 pm
It looks great. Good timing - after two and a half years of living in Vietnam I leave tomorrow to make a fresh start in Granada, Nicaragua.
If Nicaragua is half the experience that Vietnam has been I will count myself very lucky.
What an incredible country.
9boris // March 18th, 2007 at 12:10 am
just had a look at ‘a first experience’ and you’ve got some awesome pictures in there. i wish i’d taken more photos when i lived in the area. brought back some great memories. thank you.
10Jon // March 18th, 2007 at 1:36 am
Thank you for your book.
From 1992-2001 I lived in: France->USA->South Africa->USA->Guatemala
There was one picture of a green farmside early in the book. Now that I am back in th states in the big city, I forgot how simple and beautiful life still is in many parts of the world.
The area covered in your book is one of my next travel goals so thanks for the motivation.
Great job, great book!
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13PickledEel // July 28th, 2007 at 11:52 pm
Inspiring stuff. Just downloaded and had a peek. Well done. London has its own charms but there is no denying my own backyard is simply unbeatable.
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16Mona Lim // January 30th, 2008 at 5:39 am
I am so proud of you. You are an amazing person.
17yudika - sweet.vanjava // February 19th, 2008 at 5:00 am
i loved your ebook. pease permit me to link your ebook in my weblog. i’ll linked to your site.
many thanks
18kim // May 12th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Hi,
would love to download your book, but unf there seems to be a problem…!
It only gets a little way into the download and then stops…
Pity, cause the pics looked awesome!
Would love to see the whole book! If possible please send me a working link to my email ad!
Thanks!
19bek // May 14th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
i get this info from : http://www.bravenewtraveler.com
i work for forest honey networking in indonesia, so i’ve time to travel to other remote area.
i’ve plan to make some photography book (event i’m just newbie with old digital camera :D) about area that i’ve visited.
i think your idea to print just for your self and give it free the digital edition for me is like a brilliant idea.
i’ll download your book and hope will get some fresh idea from that
tx
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