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Wow--

My editor called yesterday afternoon to say that Paladin is already moving ahead on a second printing of the Armouring Techniques book, which means that they're low on stock.

Thanks to folks on this list, in particular, for your enthusiastic support! I've done *nothing* with respect to marketing yet (we really should run an ad on this site), and already the first print run is nearly gone.

I'd like to compile a "testimonial" page for the Chronique site; if you'd be interested in contributing kindly send me mail to the address below.

Also, the second book (the "workbook" with patterns for 14th c. and earlier stuff) is almost finished, to be presented at Paladin in December for a probable July release. It will be a softcover companion, just a few historical and construction notes to accompany each pattern, a photograph of the finished piece and a documentation photo. And, other armourers are contributing a couple of their own patterns to round out the collection and represent several styles, each of high quality.

Once again, thanks for yor support!

Brian
brian@chronique.com

PS You can still order the Techniques book online through the Chronique site: http://www.chronique.com

Oh dear gawd where is my disburement check!

I must now buy 2 books!

Seriously I've seen the book If you have any interest in real armour you need this book.

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William Shakespeare's Henry IV

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition;"

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Thats great Brian! Couple of questions though. What exactly does the testimonials page consist of or do? Also, how about submitting a pattern for the companion book?
Any help would be appreciated. Dave

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Flatfork Armouries
davidk_h@yahoo.com

Ah man! I think I just hit the 10000 post.

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Flatfork Armouries
davidk_h@yahoo.com

I have to say out of all the books I own this book is thee most informative, bar none!
With the companion book on it's way for next July I have to say that the two together will make a formidable pair! Once I have my tools set, I believe that I will be able to start armouring on a part time basis.
Again just let me say,

bravo

I need to go a head and order the book so I can get a first addition of it, I was hoping my wife would get it for me for Cristmas but I don't want to wait that long.

GOT MY 2ND COPY ON 10-3-00,ONYL MY WIFE ORDERED ONLY ONE.!!!WELL BE CALLING LATER.

Testimonials:

These will just be a bunch of quotes from folks who've given me feedback on the book itself; some people wonder if the $79.95 is worth it, though I honestly don't think it could've been done with fewer pictures and less text, which is where the cost comes in.

PATTERN SUBMISSIONS
For the submission of patterns, I need a few things:

1) A good quality (or great quality!) photograph of the finished piece, or the piece itself, and I'll do the photo.

2) Two copies of the armourer's stamp (in 1 1/2" steel) to include next to their bio, and on the page featuring the pattern.

3) The medieval references for the piece and its design elements, either/both extant or iconographic.

4) A paragraph of so of construction notes, or how you turn this pattern into the finished piece. Not much, just a single paragraph or two. Include the thicknesses and types of material and types of tools used.

5) When you made the piece in question, and the intended use.

6) Paper or cardboard full-sized copies of the patterns.

7) Some biographical information about you; where you got started, how long you've been working, who you might have studied with or been influenced by, and your contact info.

That's it--oh, and I need it by November 15th, at the latest...

Sounds good to me. I can get all of this to you by November 15. Problem is I don't know where to send it. Maybe you could email me
an address. Thanks.

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Flatfork Armouries
davidk_h@yahoo.com

of all the peaches i think the ones that come in heavy syrup are the best.
thats a testimonial.
ill submit an armour related testamonial to the chronique asap.

White Mountain Armoury LLC www.thegreenman.net/wma

That is great news!
When do you expect they might publish a paperback version of the techniques book?

Brian,

go ahead and put me down for the new book due out in july!!

Great stuff, keep it coming

The mailing address would be:

Brian R. Price
4226 Cambridge Way
Union City, CA 94587
510.471.2944

Note that for space reasons we might *not* be able to get all submissions in.

With respect to the paperback edition, I don't think its yet in the plan, since the sales velocity on the nicer edition still seems strong (I thought the market would be very small, so it would drop off immediately--but its gone the other way).

Okay, everyone, stop buying the nice edition !! [img]http://www.armourarchive.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img]

Just kidding..

<font size-=1> you filthy rich capitalist pigs.. </font>

Get it its a great book!

<font size-=1> no regard for student budgets</font>

One day I'll get it too!



Dmitriy

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Dimitry:

Actually, that's a good comparison. This book costs about as much as the average school textbook - and you'll learn a lot more from it!

Steve

Thanks Brian.

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Flatfork Armouries
davidk_h@yahoo.com

funny thats what i was thinking. the book costs as much as a college class book. But i think it gives a lot more information than some of the books i had to buy in college. cant wait for the next book

Only complaint is that Wisby was COP, not brigandine.

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....including a great helmet, a klappvisored bascinet, a chapel-de-fer, a Wisby brigandine, a simplified Churburg #13 cuirass, complete arm and leg harness with an innovative design for simple frontal greaves......

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Brian-
Out of curiosity, how many copies of the book were originally printed?

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--James--
James Byngham

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people actualy read those text books?

any way i cant wait to save up teh money for both the books, there number 3 and 4 on my list now (new arms and legs must be obtained)

-altr0s

Aaron:

"Only complaint is that Wisby was COP, not brigandine."

I'm not sure which Wisby armour is being referred to (there were, I believe 25 armours excavated), but I know that some of the coats of plates excavated had sufficiently small and numerous plates to be considered a "brigandine". Though I do believe the nomenclature of "brigandine" probably dates after 1361 (the Battle of Wisby).

Does anyone know when the term "brigandine" first comes into use?

Steve

Is the second book with patterns still on the back burner?

I would like to add it to my library.

However this thread is 9 years old.

Wow
Nice one Hal
9 year old post...must be a record

I gather it is still backburnered, yeah. At this pace, it will be published by Brian Price's estate. Not to start any Internet rumors, though. The writing biz wasn't as profitable for Brian as the armoursmithing. It may be for someone else entirely to write the book on reproducing Italian fifteenth-century armor.

Live on, little zombiethread!!

Halberds wrote:Is the second book with patterns still on the back burner?

I would like to add it to my library.

However this thread is 9 years old.

And here I was getting all jacked up about a new book...And then I read this.....That really let the wind out of my sails....

I would love to see another book out...Pa-leeeease