Curiously, theywere not allowed to actually sell books (some local by-law) but were handing out £5 vouchers towards the cost of any Dummies book from WH Smiths. Naturally, I encouraged them to choose O4D! I taught both children and adults and it was a highly enjoyable experience. The Dummies staff were friendly and professional, despite a touring schedule which sent them from Colchester up to Edinburgh!
The Dummies brand is almost unique in brand awareness terms, largely due to a rigorous internal style policy which ensures each book matches up to previous ones. The Origami book was apparently the first in their series which was art rather than text based.
I had high hopes after what seemed like the relative success of the book that we could make a follow-up volume, but the powers that be in America apparently decided this wasn’t a goer. Maybe if they get enough encouraging emails, they may reconsider (hint hint).