Hi there,
Yummy here (Alex)
I am so sorry you feel this way about Beach Boys. We are extremely proud and happy with the outcome of this printed book.
During the marketing of the book, we have have used images that don't end up in the edited version of the book, we are clear about this in all our marketing communications, emails and on the website itself.
The reason, is that until we have edited any of our books, magazines etc, which we do once we have all the material to hand and we have designed and laid them out. Our editors and in this case the photographer as well, then chooses the best images that tell a brilliant story. These make the cut and appear in the book.
Please also remember that we only have a limited number of pages to print, as the cost of paper his huge as is the cost to print.
But essentially, we believe in truly beautiful photographic story telling of nude men and all we are interested in doing is creating something that people will love and keep and say nice things about. But we are totally open to comments where you feel we could do better, and we learn from these.
The paper quality is the same we use in our flagship publication Yummy, its thick, glossy and feels great. I am sorry that you feel that its not.
Again, our passion is about giving our customers something we love and totally believe in, and doing our best.
The company is tiny... we are made up of a husband and husband, plus a designer and a customer care person, we are human and do this because we love it. Its not about trying to dupe anyone, its about giving customers something they LOVE and we can be proud of. Which we are.
I don't activity monitor this forum, I feel I should leave it to you all to have your say and talk about the work we publish. Therefore, if there is a passionate point that you feel we need know, do email us, as we do want to know.
If anyone ever feels they need help and support on a product they have bought, or are waiting on, please do email us on shop @ yummy . men (remove the spaces when emailing) - its the best way to get answers.
TXcowboi, we are sorry you feel this away about us and our work, we are just trying to do our very best and if we have fallen short for you, do get in touch with me and Emily in customer care.