http://liftingshadows.com The Authorized Biography of Dream Theater. Now Fully Revised and Updated. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:11:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's great to see some of the positive comments that the new editions of Lifting Shadows have attracted on the forums and on the Lifting Shadows Google Map. Having received such a positive reception, stocks of the first print runs of both the Classic Edition and Limited Edition are now ... http://liftingshadows.com/2010/01/11/lifting-shadows-stock-running-low/ We're really pleased that Stephen Zawislinski, the winner of the Golden Book has sent us in these pictures of himself with the book! He's also been good enough to share some close up images of the inscription on the front of the book and the the full signatures of the band ... http://liftingshadows.com/2009/12/27/golden-book-winner-pictures/ With the holiday season here, we know that many of you will be anxiously awaiting books ordered as Christmas presents. As we've mentioned before, we can only estimate when books will arrive, so it's unfortunately not possible to guarantee Christmas delivery. If you are concerned that your order may not ... http://liftingshadows.com/2009/12/21/download-lifting-shadows-gift-certificates/ Everybody wanted it, but there could only be one winner of the Golden Book, and we're delighted to announce it is Stephen Zawislinski of Eastpointe, Michigan, USA. Stephen's been a huge Dream Theater fan since 1989, and his prize is a real collector's piece. It's one of a very small number ... http://liftingshadows.com/2009/12/18/the-golden-book-is-won/ With books flying out of our warehouse, we know that many have already reached their destination, and we'd love to hear what you think of the finished product. To that end, we've created a public Lifting Shadows map on Google Maps. Whichever edition of Lifting Shadows you own, why not ... http://liftingshadows.com/2009/12/12/add-yourself-to-the-lifting-shadows-map/ Here's a closer look at the Limited Edition of Lifting Shadows, the first copies of which arrived at Essential Works yesterday. The handsome burgundy cover is decorated with shimmering gold blocking and – since the cover's made of real leather – it even smells great. Inside, get a load of ... http://liftingshadows.com/2009/12/04/a-closer-look-at-the-limited-edition/ One question we've been asked quite a bit is whether it's too late to order a copy of Lifting Shadows in time for Christmas. As it's a postal delivery service, we sadly can't guarantee any specific delivery date. That said, we can tell you that our shippers estimate the following ... http://liftingshadows.com/2009/12/04/christmas-ordering-information/ When a great big box arrived at the Essential Works office this afternoon, it could only be the first Limited Edition copies of Lifting Shadows. We can't reproduce the smell of the leather cover online, but we can give you a first look. It was dark outside by the time ... http://liftingshadows.com/2009/12/03/the-limited-edition-arrives/ Thanks to our friends at Cromwell Press for snapping these first-look photos of both the Classic Edition and Limited Edition at their plant in Trowbridge, England. As you can see, all the books are now printed and bound. Most excitingly of all, this is the first time anyone's seen the ... http://liftingshadows.com/2009/12/02/lifting-shadows-hot-off-the-press/ Lots of people have been rushing to take advantage of the 15% pre-order discount on the Classic Edition of the new Lifting Shadows (revealed yesterday). If a dodgy internet connection has prevented you from ordering yours, don't worry – we're going to extend the discount until 5pm GMT today. After that, ... http://liftingshadows.com/2009/12/01/pre-order-extended-but-only-for-a-day/