I wonder, will there be a non-limited edition version of the book?

 Most likely not. This book is meant to be a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the show.

I want to stress that this is Paula's book. She shot and owns the photos. There are others who are helping with the cataloging. A lot of time and effort has gone into gathering all of the photo elements into one place. Negatives, slides, transparencies, proof sheets and back up 8x10's have all had to be analyzed and sorted. Tragically, after 20 years, some elements have gone missing. Where there was once a color slide, now maybe only a B&W negative now exists and so on and so forth. A good example would be the 'Waldo The Bird' B&W negatives. Some time ago, they were given to a cast member for printing. They subsequently went missing. Fortunately, the vast majority of her photos still exist as original negatives and slides.

The plan has always been to concentrate on the quality of the images. No one should be dissapointed. This will be no fly-by-night book pressing. It will be a hardbound book with stiched binding (think of books like 'The Pythons' or 'The Beatles - Anthology') and an attention to detail that Sam Stanley would be proud of. We are simply gauging interest at this point to determine how many copies to print up. Full details (page count, price etc...) will be available before we start taking orders.

The response so far has been fantastic! Hundreds of people from around the globe have already expressed an interest. Oh, and yes, we will ship worldwide (for those who have asked)

I would like to thank everyone who has expressed an interest in this project.

If there's a prestine print of this, I'll die happy.

I love Twin Peaks and as someone suggested this would make a perfect (at least for me !) coffee table book.

It looks like a  ' beautiful thing ' as dave would say. Thanks for the heads up Jerry !

I'm soooo excited about this! Just sent and email!

I can't tell you how much I want this...

I'm curious about the name Shimatsu-U? Is she the daughter of or married to some guy called Mr. U? What's the deal?

 It's a Japanese thing actually.

Would love to get this book but I'm pretty sure it's out of my tiny price range.

I'm very excited, but I would be more excited if some kind of price range was mentioned. That way I could work out whether to be excited for myself or just excited for the people who can afford it, if you see what I mean.

I'm very excited, but I would be more excited if some kind of price range was mentioned. That way I could work out whether to be excited for myself or just excited for the people who can afford it, if you see what I mean.

 Hi. The price has yet to be determined. There are cost differences dependent on the print run. A run of 350 copies will cost more than 500 or 750 and so on - the more you print at a time - the better price you will get. We are gauging interest at this point to determine the print run, therefore realize a price. We are also still selecting the amount of photos that will go in - this affects the price as well. Rest assured, the price and full details will be available well before we start taking orders. Thanks for your interest - I'm excited too!

Thanks, JH

as a HUGE beatles fans, I wouldnt give a shit if someone released a book of lost pictures from the Revolver sessions. why would I care about this one? dunno. but I'm happy for the people who'll enjoy it.

anyway - good one, jerry.

well, I guess for me Twin Peaks is so much about the mood and style of the visual.  Especially since I am not a fan of the back end last twelve episodes of the show, anything that documents the beginning when I feel its full of promise is right up my alley.  That Audrey/Laura photo brings me right back to the thrill and excitement of the mystery of 1990.  And I just think they're really beautiful photos.

they are and I'm sure they all will be beautiful photos. and the book itself will be something really special.

but since every twin peaks diehard fans are waiting for these fucking deleted scenes (and we all know they'll be released someday), you can tell why some of us were disappointed. and J.H is our T.P. god, so we thought it would be IT. or at least some of them, youknow?

the countdown thing was a bit too much, wasnt it? you have to admit it. just say it and that's all.

I'm curious about the name Shimatsu-U? Is she the daughter of or married to some guy called Mr. U? What's the deal?

 From a past conversation I had with Paula, her last name is "Shimatsu-U." which includes the period. Her full last name is something like Shimatsu-Uxxxxxxxxxxx, and she just abbreviates her second hyphenate name.So you always need the "U." not just the capital U :)

I hope they get a huge printing. I am sure the photos and binding will be top nnotch. I would jump on a $60 US price. Am i dreaming ? Anyway , i sent in my e-mail.

The only red flag to me (a very big one) is what the price is going to be.  Hey Jer, is there going to be a text commentary throughout the book telling anecdotes behind each photo or just straight up photos?  Color me curious. 

I sincerely hope Paula puts one of the onset pics of her own gorgeous self in the foreward. She was right up there with Fenn and Chen in terms of beauty.

There are probably going to be a lot of James pics, though. I don't think it's too late to make a 'less James is more' request.

There are probably going to be a lot of James pics, though. I don't think it's too late to make a 'less James is more' request.

 A source close to a friend of the janitor of my main source says there will be a chapter titled Fruit Punch - The Real Story- Why Did He Choose It? 

Hey Jer, is there going to be a text commentary throughout the book telling anecdotes behind each photo or just straight up photos?  Color me curious. 

 There is the possibility of fresh material.

There are probably going to be a lot of James pics, though. I don't think it's too late to make a 'less James is more' request.

 So far, I see chapters such as 'One Eyed-Jacks' and 'The Double RR Diner'. No sign of a 'James' chapter!

 Trust me.

This book sounds really cool.  It will be new TP for most of us.  I am still worried about the price and that's the only reason I haven't signed up yet.  I really hope it's not only John Q. Supercollector or Suzy Q.  Affluentdame that can obtain this. Once I see the price, I will make a decision for better or worse.

*plunks two copper pennies in my piggy bank that has a severe crack in it*

This book sounds really cool.  It will be new TP for most of us.  I am still worried about the price and that's the only reason I haven't signed up yet.  I really hope it's not only John Q. Supercollector or Suzy Q.  Affluentdame that can obtain this. Once I see the price, I will make a decision for better or worse.

*plunks two copper pennies in my piggy bank that has a severe crack in it*

The price will not be out of this world. It's looking good.
 

Hey everyone, check out Paula Shimatsu's new website:

PURELY PAULA

Make sure to bookmark and keep an eye on the 'Store' section. As a matter of fact, there are several tasty items up already...

 

I've just read about Paula's site on the Dugpa news page and it looks promising. I'm actually even more excited about the idea of prints than I am the book, which is no small feat. My fingers are crossed that Paula sells prints of Sheryl Lee as the Good Witch through the store (assuming that's Sheryl's elbow in the FAQ tab).