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Jim McDougall · 20th March 2006, 05:12 AM

Tim and Aqtai, thank you for the input!
It would be interesting to hear more from other members who have copies of "Hindu Arms and Ritual" as we all have different views in reviewing a book and comprehensive input is important.
I agree with Jens that contacting the publisher may present at least the suggestion that a reprint may be well received. It does seem , unfortunately, that arms books are typically not reissued, despite a handful of earlier classics which have been. This is why I have always tried to acquire titles when first issued, as eventually they become very costly when long out of print. I recall buying titles many years ago on topics that were not even close to what I was collecting, knowing that one day the book might come in handy. They did!!!!

Best,
Jim

20th March 2006, 05:12 AM	#7
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,281	Tim and Aqtai, thank you for the input! It would be interesting to hear more from other members who have copies of "Hindu Arms and Ritual" as we all have different views in reviewing a book and comprehensive input is important. I agree with Jens that contacting the publisher may present at least the suggestion that a reprint may be well received. It does seem , unfortunately, that arms books are typically not reissued, despite a handful of earlier classics which have been. This is why I have always tried to acquire titles when first issued, as eventually they become very costly when long out of print. I recall buying titles many years ago on topics that were not even close to what I was collecting, knowing that one day the book might come in handy. They did!!!! Best, Jim