New RodMaker CDs

Several years back I released the first 9 volumes of RodMaker on CD. It has been a tremendous hit and allows would-be readers to obtain bulk copies of this magazine at price which is less than the same in hard copy version, and in what many feel is a more convenient form for them.

About a year ago I mentioned that I was considering releasing volumes 10 through 15 on CD as well. During these past months I have been diligently working an hour or so each day to convert the hard copy versions to electronic PDF versions. It’s not easy – it takes more than the push of a button to convert the PostScript Printer PDF files to Computer Viewing PDF type files. In fact, it requires laying out each and every page of each and every magazine all over again.

It’s been a lot of work but it’s nearly reached fruition. I have decided to release two CDs, one featuring volumes 10, 11 & 12 and another featuring volumes 13, 14 & 15. The reasoning behind the two volume set is to expedite the completion and availability of at least the first 3 volumes more quickly, and to reduce cost for those who may have at least some of the latter 3 volumes. I expect each CD to retail for under $45. The same set of 3 volumes in hard copy would cost you about $145.

As of today, I expect to release the Volume 10, 11 &12 CD on June 1st. The CD featuring volumes 13, 14 & 15 will quickly follow on July 1st. They will initially be sold via the RodMaker Magazine website but may be available at selected dealers in the fall of this year.