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Tobias Capwell
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Hi!
Latest news- we're working on around 20 sample pages to finalise the look and feel of the book, and the whole visual approach.
Final format should be agreed soon. Final round of photography to begin early in the new year.
Release depends on how long fund-raising takes, but it'll be done as fast as we can!
Best,
T
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Dominic P.
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So pleased to hear that this is still going to be printed. as from what I have heard it sounds like the book of my dreams  and is a must buy for me along with 'Records of the Medieval Sword'. Thank you for writing such an interesting book.
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Dan Howard
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If fund raising is an issue then perhaps we can pre-order.
Author: Bronze Age Military Equipment, Pen and Sword Books
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Tim Mathews
Location: St Paul MN Joined: 02 Oct 2004
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Mr Capwell,
Delighted to hear things are moving forward ...I would be happy to forward a deposit or pre order to help the cause .
Best
Tim Mathews
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Kevin Legg
Industry Professional
Location: High Wycombe Joined: 05 Sep 2013
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Excellent news Toby.
I will keep my ear to the ground and save my pennies 
Working weld free since 2008
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Harry Marinakis
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| Posted: Tue 24 Dec, 2013 6:34 pm Post subject: Re: The Big Book of English Armour... is Coming.... I Hope! |
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| Tobias Capwell wrote: | | Some of you might be aware that for some time I have been working on a book about 15th-century armour, in England in particular. |
Fantastic. But what I really need is such a reference on 14th C armour. When can we expect this from you?
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Tobias Capwell
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| Posted: Sat 28 Dec, 2013 6:13 am Post subject: Re: The Big Book of English Armour... is Coming.... I Hope! |
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| Quote: | | Fantastic. But what I really need is such a reference on 14th C armour. When can we expect this from you? |
Ha ha. Yeah right. Good one.
Actually, I've been asked about a C14th book quite a few times... But let's get the C15th sorted out first. This one has taken me more than 10 years, so 1300-1400 might be a while...
The publisher is going to fund the book as a Kickstarter campaign, which takes the place of an old-fashioned subscription.
I will post new info as it comes in. Every spare minute I have is going into this now until it's done!
Best,
TC
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Ron Reimer
Location: Australia Joined: 16 Aug 2010
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How about starting the next one covering 1100 - 1400 and covering mail to early plate?
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Mark Griffin
Location: The Welsh Marches, in the hills above Newtown, Powys. Joined: 28 Dec 2006
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When Toby says 'every spare minute' he probably means about 10 mins per week... if lucky!
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Harry Marinakis
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| Posted: Sun 29 Dec, 2013 5:40 am Post subject: Re: The Big Book of English Armour... is Coming.... I Hope! |
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| Tobias Capwell wrote: | | Ha ha. Yeah right. Good one. |
Glad you liked my humor.
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Scott Hrouda
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| Tobias Capwell wrote: | Hi!
Latest news- we're working on around 20 sample pages to finalise the look and feel of the book, and the whole visual approach.
Final format should be agreed soon. Final round of photography to begin early in the new year.
Release depends on how long fund-raising takes, but it'll be done as fast as we can!
Best,
T |
Thank you for the update Toby, I've been following your notices closely. As others have mentioned, I'd be happy to place a pre-order if, and when, it's appropriate.
The purse strings have been quite tight for some time now, but fortunes seem to be turning.for the better. That being said, I have a large backlog of "must haves" and your book is at the top.
...and that, my liege, is how we know the Earth to be banana shaped. - Sir Bedevere
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Raman A
Location: United States Joined: 25 Aug 2011
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As soon as the kickstarter goes up I'll be backing it, I've been interested in this book for... well, years now.
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Tobias Capwell
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| Raman A wrote: | | As soon as the kickstarter goes up I'll be backing it, I've been interested in this book for... well, years now. |
Yes... Sorry about that. The years part I mean. This stuff takes time. Well, it take me time anyway. I wish I knew the secret to making it go faster...
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Jamie Szudy
Location: Malaga Spain & Madison, Wisconsin Joined: 23 Mar 2011
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Ah yes, the joys of dealing with publishers... And of course having to deal with image & intellectual property rights increases the complexity (and thus delay) exponentially. Still, well worth waiting for - sounds like it will be a terrific resource! Even better if you feel up to dedicating another decade towards a book on the 14th Century...
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Richard Rohlin
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Tobias, do you have any kind of an email list or something we could subscribe to? I'm a bit of a kickstarter addict and would definitely like to be one of your supporters just as soon as your campaign starts.
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Federico B
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| Tobias Capwell wrote: | | Raman A wrote: | | As soon as the kickstarter goes up I'll be backing it, I've been interested in this book for... well, years now. |
Yes... Sorry about that. The years part I mean. This stuff takes time. Well, it take me time anyway. I wish I knew the secret to making it go faster... |
Fantastic news . Let we know when the 'kickstarter' would go up!
Fencing is a science
Love is a passion
Duelling is an obsession
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Neil Langley
Location: Stockport, UK Joined: 23 Jan 2006
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I have already responded to Toby's initial posting here as a 'potential subscriber' so I am also in for Kickstarter - an email list would certainly be a good idea if possible please.
Neil.
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Ruaraidh C
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I wouldn't mind this book either. I have enough spare cash somewhere 'round her too to boot. It would be a great resource for my re-enactment group, as one focused on the war of the roses period, and I have been mesmerised by knights and armour since I was a wee lad.
Also, England! Woop woop!
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Tobias Capwell
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Thanks guys
It really is all happening, believe it or not! The designer is finishing up 30 sample pages for the Kickstarter campaign, while I prepare all the final text and image files for him. And of course I'm still adding new material.... That will probably continue right up to the point the publisher presses the 'print' button...
More news soon!
Best,
T
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Joel Minturn
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Wow that's awesome cant wait till the kickstarter.
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