Chance to Win a Free Copy of Moock’s Essential ActionScript 3.0
Note: This contest has now ended, with results posted here. Thanks for the post cards, everybody!
I’m an admirer of the clarity, thoroughness, and encouraging tone of Colin Moock’s books. To that end, I pre-ordered his Essential ActionScript 3.0 (O’Reilly) long before it was available and was delighted when it arrived on my doorstep several months later. Flash forward (pun) from that moment to just over a month ago, when I arrived in Boston for a terrific Flashforward conference. Kevin Lynch, Adobe Chief Software Architect and keynote speaker, arranged to have a copy of Essential ActionScript 3.0 for every attendee, which was a fantastic and generous gift. What that means is that I have a mint condition extra copy of Moock’s latest, and I’m happy to give it away. I’ll pay shipping to anywhere in the world.
If you send me a post card and it gets here between now and November 15, 2007, I’ll have my three-year-old daughter, Meridian, choose randomly from the pile on that date. I’m hoping three weeks gives everyone a fair chance, whether or not you’re in the US. I’d love to hear about how this blog has helped you, if it has, but most importantly, I will of course need your return address, email address, or some other handy way to get your shipping address.
Send post cards to:
David Stiller
1700 Gray Slate Court
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
October 29th, 2007 at 4:47 pm
Hello David,
I’ve been searching the net for advice on anaglyphs and came roundabout to your blog. Since I’m also studying Flash (and like you completely self-taught) I began wondering if my Fireworks software which came along with Studio 8 would be a good program in which to work on anaglyphs. And seeing your page, I thought you might be able to advise me in general about where to find helpful information about anaglyph 3d? I’m excited by the potential but not having much success yet on my own. I’d be so appreciative if you could give me a tip or two about where on the net to go for information.
With best, regards,
Daniel
October 30th, 2007 at 2:18 pm
Daniel,
I always use Photoshop to make anaglyphs, but I’m almost certain Fireworks would suit just as well. As a matter of fact, your question sounds like a terrific idea for a CommunityMX.com tutorial. I’ve been meaning to get more into Fireworks anyway, so this gives me a fun excuse.
I’ll check through my old anaglyph bookmarks to see how many of them still point to valid URLs. I’ll be happy to respond to you offlist with those, but it may take me a week or so to catch up.
Thanks for visiting the blog! I hope it gives you some useful starters.
November 15th, 2007 at 1:54 pm
Maybe my postcard made it in time, maybe not… Either way I think your 3 year old will appreciate it
November 15th, 2007 at 8:23 pm
Oh dear, too late for this postcard frenzy.
But did you receive my last one?
Cheers!
November 15th, 2007 at 9:54 pm
To Sean …
I’ll look for your name among the post cards — or maybe it’s still coming, after all. In any case, thanks! Lots of folks sent kid-friendly cards, which was really cool.
To Tiemen …
I never did get earlier post card from you! Too bad, but I believe you that you sent it. Cheers back to you!