If it's anything like the Zero book then it will be pretty damn good!
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Airframes
Benevolens Magister
Had a look on the net, and found their distributors/outlets in the UK. Could be in business!
Njaco
The Pop-Tart Whisperer
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
Nice library Chris. I spotted one there I haven't seen since about 1968, 'Rocket Fighter', I think by Mano Ziegler? I remember being very impressed at the time by his descriptive, in depth writing.
Njaco
The Pop-Tart Whisperer
and I think I've read every one at least twice! Still not enough.
Nice library you got there Chris!
Lucky13
Forum Mascot
About the same as me Chris.....if I throw in all my US railroad books! Impressive indeed! Expect a knock on the door early one morning.... 
Njaco
The Pop-Tart Whisperer
Its a curse, just like the plastic curse I have! 
Lucky13
Forum Mascot
I know....
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
Yep, can't have the central heating too high, otherwise the bulk of my house would melt!!
Maximowitz
Tech Sergeant
Well, if we are talking "expensive" how about Prien's three volume set "History of JG53?" You'd have to rob a bank to pay for that lot. You've got Mombeek's history of JG2 out now in English at £50-£60 depending on where you shop. Boiten's Nachtjagd Diaries in two volumes at £40 each, shedloads more if you want the signed versions, Japo's "Bf 109 K Camouflage and Markings" at £45 if you can find a copy...it's a farking expensive game an interest in the Luftwaffe!
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
Yep, it is Max! I understand the cost, as some of even my older books were £30 to £40 when purchased 15 to 20 years ago. But, places that demand a stupidly high price for a book that was originally a third or a quarter of what they are asking just annoy me!
I realise that's the way things are, but it still annoys me!!
I realise that's the way things are, but it still annoys me!!
Maximowitz
Tech Sergeant
Oh, I agree. For an Osprey title I should think £14.99 top whack wouldn't you? That's why the Kagero books are so popular, they may have a habit of "borrowing" other authors work and often have a few factual errors, but they offer great value for money to the collector.
Njaco
The Pop-Tart Whisperer
I remember there was a book about the North Africa/Med ops that was going for $300 - if found. Can't remember the name.
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
On the other hand, my local Library sells books after a certain time on the shelves. Hard-backed books are only £1. I picked up one a year ago at the Library, which I've since seen advertised, on the second-hand market, for £30.The original retail price, about ten years ago, was £12.99 !
With the price of books these days you need to be picky about what you want and what is between the covers...thats for sure!
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
You're dead right there Wayne! I recently got a book from the library, to see what it was like before buying it (no names, no pack-drill!). Thank Heavens I did, as it was very poor, compared to the usual titles from the particular publisher, and would have been a waste of money.
As I have already mentioned I have a copy Focke-Wulf FW 190 (Production Line to Frontline) (Paperback) by Malcolm V. Lowe (Author). But couldn't resist purchasing on ebay another copy for £8 inc P&P.
Current prices on Amazon are £175 to £305 and over $350 US. So as soon as it comes I thought I would list it for the bargain price of £125.
See who's crazy enough to buy it????
Current prices on Amazon are £175 to £305 and over $350 US. So as soon as it comes I thought I would list it for the bargain price of £125.
See who's crazy enough to buy it????
