All,

Hello. I just wanted to tell you;

CHRIS DALEY PUBLISHING is now formating my text and photos into book form. It should be out soon. The book is similar to my book on the Italeri 1:35 PT-596 kit.

The modelers who assisted me on the Revell book are George Wojcicki, Malcolm Boast (from the UK), Ernie Webber and my dear friend, the late Alex Johnson.

Garth

What's wrong with me?

I forgot to mention Fritz Koopman as one of the contributors. Sorry Fritz.

Garth

The manuscript is now with the copy editor.

I just wanted to let all of you know ...

The manuscript for the book on the line of kits of PT boats from Revell is now with the copy editor at CHRIS DALEY PUBLICATIONS.

I don't have a firm price yet, but it'll be under $30 USD and there is a good possibility that it'll be put into ebook format.

My book on the Italeri PT-596 kit will probably have its price lowered to match the Revell book, but that's not confirmed yet. Also, that book might be put into ebook format as well.

Garth

UPDATE

From my publisher yesterday:

The book is currently at the copy editor and should be done sometime next week.

All,

My publisher, Mr. Daley told me the other day that the book is still with his copy editor ... it's getting there.

Garth

Just in case anyone is interested in knowing;

The Revell book is still being edited. As soon as I hear more, I'll pass it along.

The other day, my publisher told me that, most probably, a final proof draft of my Revell PT book will be ready in January.

Hey Garth, that is good news. Will have to check it out as I just P/U the 109. Should be a real help. bob d.

Glad to hear that you do think it'll help ..........

Garth

Dateline .................. NOW.

My publisher now says the proof draft should be here by the end of next week.

From my publisher yesterday:

As I mentioned I have produced it using a less expensive color
printing method. The big advantage is being able to offer the book at
$19.95 vs. the $31.95 price of the previous book.

The downside is that the photo reproduction is not as good. I won't go
into details on what I'm seeing; I'd rather send you the proof and get
your comments. I'll send it out tomorrow to your Ellington address.

If the quality does not meet your approval then we have to return to
using the same printing method that the Italeri book used. The photo
reproduction will be better but the price per page is more than three
times as high. Because this book is 60+ pages longer than the Italeri
book in paperback the Revell book would have to be priced around
$42.95.

At the moment I'm thinking that a hybrid approach might be best.
Because all the work on the inside of the book is done it would be
relatively easy to offer a premium edition of the book printed using
the earlier process. I would issue this in hardcover instead of
paperback and retail it for $59.95, the same price as the Eaglewall
book I published. We would also release the $19.95 budget paperback at
the same time. This would give customers a choice. If they really
wanted top quality they could have it at a price. If not they can get
the inexpensive paperback edition.

good thought having a lower priced version AND a deluxe

I tend to agree with you

I have just sent this to my publisher, so I guess that means the book will be out "soon":

Mr. Daley (and my fellow contributors)

The proof copy came today. I've looked through it. It doesn't look all that bad to me. But, by the same token, I think all of my books don't look that bad. That said, I still don't think it's all that bad. Meaning; I think "we" could go with the $19.95 a copy version, and that, in all honesty, will be my final recommendation to Mr. Daley.

I will look at it again later and again tomorrow as well, but the way I feel? I'd say go with it in the $19.95 version as that will help generate sales.

Garth

Sounds promising Garth!!! Looking forward to it!!!

This morning ...

I told Mr. Daley, via email, to go ahead and print the $19.95 version of the Revell book. I will notify you when it is officially released.

Excellent!!!

All,

I was just informed that my new book; REVELL PT BOAT KITS IN PLASTIC, A REVIEW has been put up on Amazon today and is available for purchase.

Garth

From my publisher from a few hours ago:

Book is up for order on Amazon though they do not have cover art yet:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1621650057/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1621650057&linkCode=as2&tag=1250shipscom-20

They should have it "in stock" in a day or two.