Color Photo Newsletter

[astarr]

I'm looking to see how much interest there is out there from the color photo collectors in contributing to a co-op color photo newsletter? Given the concerns of sharing photo material electronically, a better format might be a periodic, 8 page, quality paper - newsletter. Cost is about $250 for a run of 100 units. This is a small run, for sale item, by collectors for collectors. I'm counting that the small run, and cost barrier would discourage most 'image harvesters'. I'm thinking a co-op, as contributors would get a split of profits (that is revenue after costs).... small profit, if any, as this is a labor of love, not a money making venture. I've heard some horror stories from folks working with established publishers. Collectors would be responsible for scanning their own images, so no originals leave your hands.

Thoughts? Input? Good Joke of the Day?

Cheers,
Astarr

[astarr]

Color Photos

Maybe these might generate some interest...

[seekwhence]

About 5 years ago a group of us who are serious color slide collectors formed a consortium to trade information, coordinate the purchase of collections and collaborate on plans for future publications. At first the group was energized and we had great expectations but the interest quickly faded and now the consortium is no more.
What you propose has some merit but speaking from experience, I don't think it would go any further than the exchanging of a few emails.
Sorry to rain on your opening pitch!

seekwhence