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norwichpaul
13-02-2010, 20:03
I am now seriously thinking about re-doing my 1996 book, updating it and generally improving, adding more buildings, different site plans etc. I could probably get the latest edition out by Christmas.
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British Military Airfield Architecture - Paul Francis
Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Patrick Stephens Ltd; First Edition edition (6 Aug 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 185260462X
ISBN-13: 978-1852604622
I will wait for 100 positive posts from 100 different members before doing anything - that will be a good indication as whether its worth going ahead with or not - over to you!
The idea of this thread is to show a publisher that it is a viable project so the posts on here can be used in support of the case (or not). The first stage is to scan the book and convert the text into Word - not something I am looking forward to doing.
buccaneer66
13-02-2010, 20:30
Paul I'd buy a copy.
1/100
ted angus
13-02-2010, 20:32
Me tooo !!
TED
2/100
Dave Smith
13-02-2010, 21:39
Paul, I think the fact that abebooks.com are offering copies at £49.50, £70 and £129 says it all!
3/100
Couldn't agree more, its a great book and in demand.
4/100
There are quite a few of us on here that would like a an updated version, myself included but would that be enough?
You could take commitments from this forum and other contacts to assess likely print run.
I'm sure those with websites could also do some publicity. The word could also be spread via other forums.
5/100
Count me in.:-D
Pete
6/100
PETERTHEEATER
14-02-2010, 06:51
Yes - I would buy a copy Paul
7/100
David Thompson
14-02-2010, 09:32
Hi Paul
I would certainly buy another copy and as PNK said , so would many Forum members but that alone would not guarantee enough sales . Do you have a publisher in mind or would you self publish like you did with your Control Towers book or perhaps combine the two ? With the demise of PSL I suppose Haynes , Crecy or Crowood would be possible suitors or perhaps Midland Counties ?
No matter I'm sure you would get a lot of support and contributions from AiX and ARG members . Good luck .
All we need now is a certain aviation memorials book updated.........!
8/100
olympusman
14-02-2010, 10:50
I prefer an updated version than buying a second hand copy... so add me on the list !
9/100
Dave Smith
14-02-2010, 11:53
Me too - I'll buy one!!
And David, forget about that certain memorials book it would be about three times the length by now!
10/100
I'll buy one, provided you sign it this time!
NJR
11/100
Put me down for a copy. My old copy is looking well thumbed and a bit tatty. Could do with a new one.
12/100
woodster
14-02-2010, 16:02
yes would also have a copy!
13/100
papabravo
14-02-2010, 16:11
Yes-definitely Paul
14/100
I'm definitely not going to buy one! I want one (unautographed) when I've proof read it :-D.
Graham
15/100
Martin Bull
14-02-2010, 17:32
I have quite a few books on the subject but somehow missed this one. I would most certainly buy an updated reprint.
16/100
Add me to the list NP
17/100
P Bellamy
15-02-2010, 13:25
And another one for the list here.
I really can't keep my local library's copy on semi-permanent loan. :-D
TTFN,
PB
18/100
TommyUSA
15-02-2010, 13:34
Even though I just found and bought the old one, I'm up for getting the new one!
Tommy
19/100
Smoggieboy
15-02-2010, 18:52
Yes please Paul !!!!!!
as its been said 2nd hand are a wee bit expensive for me !!
20/100
the_historian
15-02-2010, 23:43
Got the old one, but an updated version never goes amiss.
21/100
TommyUSA
16-02-2010, 20:09
If you bump the total, I'll buy TWO and donate one to the US Air Force Museum. (You already have counted me once
Tommy
23/100
buccaneer66
16-02-2010, 20:15
Good plan Tommy I'll buy 2 & donate one to the Carpetbagger museum at Harrington.
24/100
A new bible from NP, definitely!!!
;-)
25/100
kebecker
17-02-2010, 12:08
Add me to the list.
26/100
Hawkeye001
18-02-2010, 22:26
You have my support 100% mate.
27/100
HawkEye001
Count me in Paul.
My old copy's looking a bit battered and bruised nowadays so a new version would be great.
28/100
Arcade Al
18-02-2010, 23:33
I will buy one just so I can imagine the looks on the faces of the current price-gouging sellers when they see that the laws of supply and demand work both ways!
:)
29/100
Blackadder
22-02-2010, 10:18
Put me down for one, I have used my copy so much its almost worn out!!
30/100
At the moment i use the NMRC library copy but i have to fight with other military interested bods to gain use of it...It's very poplular in Swindon. I would love my own copy though, so I would also buy one :-D
31/100
Only 31? Better make it one more then
32/100.
Another Number
24-02-2010, 09:29
I would like to get a copy at a sensible price so it it is being reprinted then put me down for one. Thanks
33/100
Ossington_2008
02-04-2010, 10:22
put me down for one please.
34/100
Able Mabel
02-04-2010, 10:29
put me down for one please.
...and another
35/100
jimmcoker617
04-04-2010, 11:36
I'll gladly get a copy, can't afford the high second hand prices, £100+ on Amazon
Jim Coker
36/100
Airtrooper
07-04-2010, 22:38
Count me in too!
37/100
johntels
18-04-2010, 23:10
Count me in for a copy
38/100
norwichpaul
04-05-2010, 15:18
I have decided that rather than re-print the whole thing in one go which will be a massive undertaking, given the huge amount of new material at my disposal, I will be producing a brand new set of books to replace the original one. Each of these (apart from the first) roughly follows one of the chapter headings in the old book. Not including the first one, there were seven chapters Technical, Balloons / Airships, Control Towers, Hangars, Synthetic Training, Domestic Buildings and Huts in the old book. But over the coming months there may be more books than this as two are already written on WW1 (but are not ready for printing yet). The first 'new' book (which was not a separate chapter in the old book but was a small part of one of the chapters) is being proof read as I write this and will be available from 1 June. An announcement containing more detail will be made soon.
olympusman
30-05-2010, 17:55
Sounds good... !
39/100
Richard Drew
31-05-2010, 10:26
Sorry Paul I have just found your thread, just what we all need. Thank you I too would like a copy please.
40/100
cwbalmer
31-05-2010, 16:17
Stick me down for a copy - it will be a handy asset to have!
41/100
Sorry Paul I have just found your thread, just what we all need. Thank you I too would like a copy please.
would just like to echo the above!
42/100
WiganMick59
12-10-2010, 23:13
I'll give this another boot. Put me down for one please Paul.
43/100
Gypsymoth
20-04-2011, 21:07
I got mine from Amazon....can't remember which arm went for it tho'......but I'd love the update when it happens!
44/100
Was chatting to the guy in Western Front books today, and he said he recently sold 2 copies of this for £95 and £125 on Amazon! Must keep my copy safe and mint :)
Also picked up the new defences book there, excellent work Paul, I may be badgering you for a signature!
45/100
Whilst doing some sorting in the book threads I looked this up today....£300 (plus delivery) new / £75 second hand so if you still have any copies in a box Paul it's probably time to sell them
TimHarris
19-02-2013, 04:51
46/100
Count me in if it provides more plans/drawings!
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