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Hot Shoes Hot Off Press; Yours For Free.
February 25th, 2009
Joe McNally has been slaving away on his recent book. It’s now done and only weeks away from being released. I share the same publisher as luminaries like Joe, Vincent Versace, and Scott Kelby. How I got past the selection committee for this club I have no idea, but if I keep my head down and not make too much noise I’m hoping they’ll never discover the error of their ways. I digress. Joe’s book is coming and the fine folks at Peachpit Press are giving away three copies of The Hotshoe Diaries, Big Light From Small Flashes.
All you have to do to get in on the action is leave a comment with your name, your email in the email field, and give me your word that you’ll download the PDF sample material of the book (you can do that by clicking HERE, which will download the PDF). Joe knows his stuff and whether you use off-camera strobes a lot or only a little, you will learn much about the quality of light that will only benefit you, even if you’re one of those natural-light-only purist types.
Following 2 months after the release of The Hotshoe Diaries will be Within The Frame, a book that has the dubious distinctions of both being abbreviated as WTF, and being written by me. So when WTF comes out, we’ll do another giveaway. Or maybe I’ll lean on Joe and let him do the honours on his blog 
Ok, free Joe books. Who’s in?
As always, this is a randomn draw. I’ll pick 3 names on or near the official release of the book, email you for your address, and ship these when they arrive here from the publishers.
Fantastic!
You wouldn’t have had to ask for a download of the book sample
. Can’t wait till it hits the shelves!
If you don’t give me one, I’ll have to buy it! The promo sample is great.
Ahh!!!!!! This is just what I need as I have a flash and have no idea what to do with it. It was a gift.
Downloading now. Thanks David. Looking forward to getting my grubby little mits on both books. Cheers.
Well, it will never be too soon. I have had both books on my Amazon Wish List for ages
and I’m still waiting – Just in case you have not noticed I am impatient.
Me too, Luciano, me too!
Very cool, can’t wait to add it to my collection.
I downloaded the sample a couple days ago. I feel like I really need to read a book like this, as I have no experience using a flash well.
I already read about this book on Joe’s blog. Looks like a must-have for photographers. He has the ability to explain complicated things in a very easy and comprehensive way. Downloading the sample now. The book is already on my wish list. And David, your book also caught my attention…
I have his other book and this one promises to be just as good!
Put me down:)
OK, Mitch – you’re ugly and you dress funny. HAHAHAHA.
Oh, not what you meant by being put down. My bad. Must be the jetlag cause man that seems funny to me.
Ok, yer down.
This sounds great! Will download now.
Thanks David
Will download in just a moment.
I hereby swear I’ll download the PDF (no fingers crossed). I loved The Moment It Clicks and I’m sure this one will be a treasure of stories, info, lightbulb moments and McNally humour too.
PDF already downloaded last week.
Boy, I’d sure love one… reading the .pdf now…
Suite! I saw he announced the book was done this week, and it’s on my wishlist at Amazon.
I check Joe’s blog daily (even though he doesn’t actually POST daily) and cannot wait for this book to hit the shelves. Count me in, please!
Thanks for the very generous offer. Looks like a great book.
Niels Henriksen
I don’t care how you got into the secret author club David… your book is on order at Amazon since the time you first announced it… as was McNally’s. I’ve been anticipating both of them.
The Moment It CLicks is one of the best photo books I have ever read. I have high hopes for Hot Shoe Diaries, and I know Joe will not dissappoint. If the photo school I went to taught the way Joe does in his blog, lectures and now books, I may have paid attention more in class…
Slainte Joe!
I love how so many good photograpghers also write books. I take pictures because i can’t write to save my life!
Sounds like a great book, thanks for the offer.
How cool! I have been wanting to learn to do more with flash! Thanks
I’m ready for both books!! Sign me up!
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I cannot wait to get my hands on this book!
I had just pre ordered both your’s and Joes books when I saw your contest. Ha! Well, maybe I will have a backup. The “Birth of a Speedlight” is hillarious. Looking forward to your book.
Can’t wait to read it!
Awesome!
Downloading now.
Joe is absolutely incredible. He visually communicates in a way that is without equal.
Can’t me in…. download will happen next!
Gems, the lot of ‘em, I’m sure. Looking forward to learning, learning, learning. And downloading! Thank You!
Ok, done as instructed and so now would really like you to pull my name this time
. Seriously, can’t wait for it to arrived and it will end up in my library either way. Free would be preferred. 
Greetings from YYZ. I enjoy Joe McNally’s Blog… interesting to see his name here
Waiting for the download to complete, can’t wait to get a look at the new book!
Surely this will be my lucky day?!? I have to wait till I’m home to do the download.
Will be grabbing this down tonight – thanks for the heads up David.
All I use are speedlites and would love to get my hands on this book. Off to download the sample.
Wow, sounds great!
I already own Joe McNally’s “The moment it clicks” and though english is not my mother language, it was such an easy and informative read illustrated by wonderful pictures. So I’m eagerly awaiting the new book release (and would be glad to be one of the winners !). In the meantime, I’ll download the PDF preview.
Solid deal.
Ping
I’m not sure if I want to open the book. Joe makes it look so easy what I find so difficult.
Fee’s for me- I promise to download the PDF
been waiting for this mcnally book for a while. im hoping its not immediately sold out since I probably wont win one
Right on this should be a great book!
Heaven for strobists!
Anxious for the download to get over with so I can check this out …
Looks like it’ll be a great read, and with a little luck I’ll be to avoid an always expensive trip to the local bookstore, never can leave with just one thing.
Oh man – I’d already looked at the PDF earlier today. This book is coming my way whether it’s free or not. I am so due for a win. Let it be JOE!
The PDF is fabulous
Count me in. looks great
Can’t wait!
downloaded the .pdf and cant get enough!
Have been added to my birthday/Christmas wish-list….Can’t Wait
I suppose that’s TWO books I’ll have to buy now – gladly.
If this is just the sample, I can’t wait for the book!!! Great stuff with more on the way. Sweeet!
Crossing my fingers!
I’m in…thanks for the sample!
The Moment it Clicks was a fantastic book and looking at this sample, this one’s going to be great too!
Reading the PDF now. Well not right now, because I’m writing this, but you know what I mean.
I’m in – I need all the lighting help I can get. =)
I’m going to own this book. One way or another. I was Joe’s bio-stand (carbon-based light-stand) at WPPI this month, and was privileged to shake his hand after his Nikon demo. His blog, his books, and my (very brief) experience in person all confirm it: he’s a wonderfully big-hearted man with uncanny talent.
Count me in please. I wanted to develop my skills exactly in this direction now
I would love to have that book. I recently got a light stand and umbrella for my SB800. This book would be a great guide.
I own the other book by John McNally and strongly recommend it. I bet this one will be even better.
I’m downloading as I write this comment. I really enjoyed the Moment It Clicks and this book looks fantastic.
Thanks for the download. Can’t wait to get this book and yours!!
Reading the sample now…
Looking forward to both books, but wouldn’t turn down a freebie either. Thanks for the contest and the great posts, as always.
Looking forward to BOTH books, whether I win or I buy. Thanks so much!!
Hi David, I have Joe’s book, ” The Moment it Clicks” and I love it; certainly would like to have a copy of this latest from Joe.
Don JJ Carroll
Very cool. I’m crossing my fingers! I’ll probably be buying the book anyways…
Very nice! I loved McNally’s first book and will probably end up with this one on my shelf as well. Although being a resident of Chile, it makes it harder to get these things with no Amazon nearby.
The PDF was great, can’t wait until the books released.
Yep…looking forward to both books…but especially WTF.
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I’m in! Really enjoyed Joe’s last book and looking forward to the Hot Shoe Diaries. Eager to see your book as well, David.
Can’t have enough photography books.
You got that right Ben. Mr McNally is a great writer… love his wit too. Brings life to his writing. Have your book on the wish list to David. Regards.
This will have a home right next to my copy of The Moment It Clicks.
Free is good for me!
PDF dowloaded!!! Can’t wait for the book.
Downloaded the sample. In the same witty style as The Moment It Clicks, which I have. Would love this book too.
Downloaded and started to read. Looks great already discovered confirmation of a flash lighting issue I encountered over the weekend. Enjoyed The MIC a lot so really looking forward to this one. It’s on the list whether or not the draw comes up.
I’m in.
I hope (if I win) that you can ship the book to Hong Kong where I am..
Thanks for the offer for the book. Keep up the great blog/photography work!
Derrick
I’d love this book!
Count me in too…
looks very interesting – not too many good books out there dedicated to flash
Would love a copy of this book. Joe is a master and I have his first, very popular book. Love the way he presents his subject – matter of fact, rather than full of jargon. This book would be very useful to me. Thank you, David!
Oooh looks good, wouldn’t mind a copy of that book too!
Must… get… book!
you gotta be in it to win it…so count me in
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Amazing personality, inspiring story teller.
Joe McNally
I have the terrifying idea my email wasn’t on the other messages I left…
anyway, thanks as always David. And to Joe too.
I would love an other of his books, I have been enjoying my visits to his blog for some time now. J
I wish Joe McNally would come to Japan – so that he can autograph the book you are going to give me
Wow – I read a bit of the manual and it looks great. Would love to have a copy of his book.
BTW, thanks for doing all of these give aways. It’s pretty neat, even if I don’t win!
Do I ever want a Hot Shoe Diary book by Joe… He’s my hero!!!
Love One!
This is great that you can do these free promotion’s and Joe isn’t someone to take lightly…
Hope I win but will buy even if I don’t, thanks for bringing this book to my attention.
Got my fingers crossed!
I’d love to win this!
Hi David,
I already have Joe’s first book and loved it. I would be overjoyed to receive the second one! If not, I guess I’ll be logging into Amazon.ca
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Thanks for a great blog! I’d enjoy a copy of The Hotshoe Diaries.
Yes, please!
I can’t believe I hadn’t left a comment here yet.
I would like ti have this book, great blog
Doesn’t hurt to try.
Thanks again for opening your mind to all of us, I know my recent international trip benefitted.
Thanks
i like free-ness and book-ness