I understand all to well the economics of producing a book of this nature. IT IS EXPENSIVE! I am so glad John chose to print it in the USA and especially in North Carolina. How special is that. Congratulations to John and I wish him much success with your "baby." I will ,order mine within the next few days. Smiths and Ithacas are first cousins you all realize. (Please no Ithaca bashing on this post.)