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The
CISPAP (Complete Illustrated Standard for the Papillon and Phalene)
was published in November 2005, in a limited edition of 1500 copies. Six
years on, less than 200 copies remain. Almost 100 CISPAPs have been
despatched by Deirdre, to over 10 countries, during the past 6 months
alone. At some point, probably not too far ahead, they will all be gone.
So we have been thinking...very cautiously at this
stage...about the possibility of producing a Revised CISPAP for the
end of 2012.
This would reflect all changes and developments in the
breed pertaining to the Breed Standard, over the past six years.
A
Revised CISPAP would be produced, again, in a limited edition of 1500
but the book would be longer - 200 pages instead of 176. There would be
an entirely new section on Balance in the Papillon and Phalene, and an
extended section on Age and Development, examining more closely (with
photos and art work) the various stages of growth and development, in
accordance with the requirements of the Breed Standards, from newborn
puppies to veteran dogs.
One important change since 2005 is that the UK version of
the Breed Std is now predicated on health, and "fit for purpose". For
most Toy Breeds, the latter really means good health and construction,
temperament and fitness as a companion. Therefore a Revised CISPAP would
need to pay close attention to that, with new sections on health and
genetics and more attention paid to Papillons and Phalenes in active or
companionable pursuits such as agility, obedience and pet therapy. Any
other revisions in Breed Std texts that have occurred, or which do
occur, up until point of going to press will also be addressed in a
Revised CISPAP of course.
Another is that the Phalene has now achieved separate status in Eire
(Southern Ireland) and a Revised CISPAP could give space to evaluating
how the Phalene has developed as a separate breed there, and to what
extent discrete classification has benefited the Phalene both in Ireland
in other countries. There is now a Phalene Club of Ireland, of course,
which successfully held its first Championship Show in September -
unimagined when we produced the CISPAP, and quite unthinkable when we
produced our very first book, the Millennium Book of the Papillon, in
the year 2000.
Related to the separate status achieved by the Phalene in Ireland is
that fact that, in general, the Phalene has gone from strength to
strength since 2005. Who would have thought, 20 years ago, that we would
have not one but two Phalene BOB winners at Cruft's within a
space of 10 years, competing against the finest show Papillons in the
world? A Revised CISPAP would aim to reflect the increasingly important
role of the Phalene as a show dog.
Should we be able to produce a Revised CISPAP, ALL the photographs would
be completely new. So we would need much help, in due course - which we
know from experience will be generous - from Papillon and Phalene
breeders, exhibitors and fanciers all over the world, in providing us
with photographs demonstrating both good and bad breed points. Some of
Deirdre's art work would remain from the original CISPAP ad some would
be adapted, but much of the art work would be completely new. All Mike's
text would be revised and extended as appropriate.
As
before, the 200 page Revised CISPAP would be A4, printed to the highest
standards with our "trademark" onion skin separators, and contained
within its own slipcase, with two printed bookmarks. 50 of the edition
of 1500 would form the special Collectors' Edition.
We
are also determined that the price of a Revised CISPAP should remain at
£25.00, (as the CISPAP did until a few months ago; the last
copies have only just been increased to £35.00). The CISPAP should
remain an affordable book, despite its size, length and production costs
- and it should be a working book that people feel able to thumb
through and use, not just place on a bookshelf.
We
know already from feedback that many people would love to have the
opportunity of acquiring a Revised CISPAP 2012. This is extremely
encouraging What is more daunting is the fact that, 6 years on - 7
really, as Deirdre's printer has to project for printing costs in more
or less 12 months' time - printing costs have soared. A Revised CISPAP
would cost almost twice what it cost to produce the
original CISPAP.
This
is mainly due to the rising cost in paper, which goes up almost monthly,
although it also incorporates an increase of 30 pages for the book. Half
the cost of any print job is always in the paper, and our paper is
relatively expensive - people comment on it and its beautiful quality,
but the truth is you cannot afford to economise too much on paper if you
are to produce a book that will last, and if you want high quality
reproductions of art work and photographs.
If
we are to go ahead with the work on a Revised CISPAP, we need 50
Sponsors at £650.00 per Sponsorship. Last time it was £500. We have
kept Sponsorship as low as we can, and although we realise it is a large
sum of money it does compare favourably with the cost of full colour
advertising in dog magazines and glossy annuals, which are not intended
to have the permanence of a book. Nor do they reach out specifically to
Papillon/Phalene breeders, exhibitors and Judges.
As
before, Sponsorship is a package, not just an advertisement. Sponsors
receive: -
One
full page of colour advertising, - and we spend a great deal of time
getting pages right for Sponsors. Ads can be amended right up to date of
going to press.
Two
copies of the Revised CISPAP (excluding postage, which we can never
absorb - the book will weigh about 1.8 kilos)
Inclusion in the "Sponsors' Choice" section, which will also be extended
to give Sponsors ore room for their text and a selected photograph of
best/favourite dog.
Inclusion in "Roll of Honour"
Free
set of original art work from the book, signed by Deirdre.
Sponsorship can also be shared with one other - useful if you
have a joint breeding programme. Several people did that last time. This
would mean £325 instead of £650. You have to share the page of ad, and
the whole Sponsorship package of course.
We
also invite breed Clubs to take Sponsorship, then share the cost of it
between individual ads from Club members. We did not do this last time,
but only because we did not think of it. We can accommodate 4 - 6
individual small ads on one page.
We know that many people would really like to
acquire
a
Revised CISPAP, they have told us so: but only the financial commitment
from 50 Sponsorships, world wide, will enable it to be produced.
Please contact Mike or Deirdre for more details if you are interested in
becoming a Sponsor.
The CISPAP has a dedicated group on Facebook so why
not join us.
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