Possibly writing a book?

[iSpinz]

Pictures?

 

[yoruichi]

lol book

 

[byu]

3OP should definitely be in there.

Whoops, forgot to add that. That will probably come after Old Pochmann but before M2.

Hey this is Ian.
I think that a book would be great for me and others who haven't learned BLD yet. I know you have some tutorials on youtube for M2R2 and such, but I think a book would be alot more explanative and easier to understand, since you can put diagrams of the moves and such. But, if I were to buy one, how would I get it? Maybe I can wait until summer when swim season starts, and buy one off of you then, cause I'm not big on BLD right at the moment. Or I can buy online. Either way is good.
All in all, a book would be a FANTASTIC idea, and I hope to hear about it in the near future!

Yeah, I was planning on using ImageCube for image generation.

I think its pretty hard to describe BLD in text. When I was just starting BLD (and most of your audience will be just starting), the thing that really that was really annoying to follow was the DRF FRD URF acronym thingies for the sticker positions. Those are very hard for beginners to follow. For things like BLD, I think it is better to stay with videos.

Would pictures of the cube at each state be specific enough?

Pictures?

Yes.

 

[iSpinz]

If the cubingweekly store goes through we might be able to sell your books.

 

[byu]

If the cubingweekly store goes through we might be able to sell your books.

I'll look into it. But for now, I'm going to start writing the book after I finish my research (I need to review the methods, as I pretty much haven't solved a cube blindfolded in five months).

If any blindfold cubers are willing to help me with revision and checking it over to see if it is clear, checking that the algorithms work, etc. , I'd be grateful for it. Of course I will credit your name in the book if you wish.

 

[adimare]

Do these sorts of books sell well?
It just seems to me that the videos available on the internet are cheaper (free!) and much easier to understand than anything one could get from a book, no matter how well-written it is. Also, there's the problem of books' inability to present new information as it's discovered. Just imagine this: a book published just a month ago on speedcubing wouldn't include any information on TICT!!!

 

[byu]

Do these sorts of books sell well?
It just seems to me that the videos available on the internet are cheaper (free!) and much easier to understand than anything one could get from a book, no matter how well-written it is. Also, there's the problem of books' inability to present new information as it's discovered. Just imagine this: a book published just a month ago on speedcubing wouldn't include any information on TICT!!!

I've been gone for a while, and I just looked up TICT. Haha.

Anyway, the only speedcubing book I know of is "Speedsolving the Rubik's Cube" by Dan Harris. I bought it, I liked it better than any of the online tutorials for solving a Rubik's Cube.

 

[Sakarie]

If the cubingweekly store goes through we might be able to sell your books.

I'll look into it. But for now, I'm going to start writing the book after I finish my research (I need to review the methods, as I pretty much haven't solved a cube blindfolded in five months).

If any blindfold cubers are willing to help me with revision and checking it over to see if it is clear, checking that the algorithms work, etc. , I'd be grateful for it. Of course I will credit your name in the book if you wish.

I would love to do that! I have used Old Pochmann and m2 for (edit: )edges, Old Pochmann, Turbo and BH for corners. I know 3OP, but I didn't like it, but I know the principle.

Edit: Edges, Corners; What's really the difference!?

 

[StachuK1992]

I have used ... m2 for Corners

ROF2L

 

[fanwuq]

http://cubefreak.net/BLD/main.html

Why reinvent the wheel?

It also makes no business sense. You will not make any profits. People who are serious about BLD cubing would already be able to easily find everything on Youtube or on the forums.

Also, since you took a 4-5 month break, I doubt you have the dedication to finish a high quality book.

If the cubingweekly store goes through we might be able to sell your books.

Why do kids care so much about money nowadays? Cubing is just a fun activity; there's no point trying to make money out of it.

 

[Sakarie]

If the cubingweekly store goes through we might be able to sell your books.

Why do kids care so much about money nowadays? Cubing is just a fun activity; there's no point trying to make money out of it.

I'm guessing, but I don't think it's about money. I think that if you want to spread your book in a physical form (meaning not internet), you have to sell it, unless you want to pay the books yourself, and give it away as a gift. If I wrote something as a book, I would love to see it in print.

 

[DavidWoner]

I fail to see what a book would offer that a website would not.

 

[Forte]

I fail to see what a book what offer that a website would not.

Sometimes they come with stickers

 

[Anthony]

I fail to see what a book would offer that a website would not.

Fixed.

 

[Edward]

I fail to see what a book what offer that a website would not.

It's offline, and always accessible.

 

[fanwuq]

I fail to see what a book what offer that a website would not.

It's offline, and always accessible.

It's called a printer. (Or taking notes by hand and pencil.)

 

[Edward]

I fail to see what a book what offer that a website would not.

It's offline, and always accessible.

It's called a printer. (Or taking notes by hand and pencil.)

Meh, I'd rather have a neat little book. Its much more convenient than loose paper in a folder.

 

[Cyrus C.]

I fail to see what a book what offer that a website would not.

It's offline, and always accessible.

It's called a printer. (Or taking notes by hand and pencil.)

Meh, I'd rather have a neat little book. Its much more convenient than loose paper in a folder.

Who said were using folders?

 

[StachuK1992]

Who said were using folders?

Indeed. I have a binder (3in) dedicated to useless cube stuff, most of which I won't ever need.

 

[Chuck]

Byu, don't get discourage by all the comments.
Also don't let high expectations from expert cubers mislead you.

Just do your best.

Me myself had just finished my own speedcubing book.

(I know, there are 2 yellow-red edges, FAIL Muggle Illustrator)

I worked on it for approximately 7 months.
Currently it's on printing and will be published to the book store all over Indonesia by December 5th. The first printing will be 8000 copies. And I didn't spent a cent. It's the publisher's money.

The book contains beginner's method, F2L, OLL, PLL, speedcubing, type of cubes, how to lubricate cubes, cubing community, cubing competition, Old Pochmann BLD, and comic. I use Lars' ImageCube too. I've sent my early draft to WCA Board (because I need approval for using the WCA logo), Mike Hughey, Ton Dennenbroek, and Maria Oey. And they kinda like it. If you want, Byu, I can send a copy for you. And ONLY for you (I want to avoid book piracy, please please please don't give it to anyone else).

E-book is less preferable for Indonesian readers. The eyes can easier to get fatigued by reading from computer. Internet connection are not always good in every city here, so book will always have its place aside from website tutorials.

Go for it, Byu.

Sorry for my bad english.

PS: Glad to have you back in cubing.
I can do 4x4x4 BLD 8-moves commutator because of your video tutorials.