"A Passion for Indian Arms" Book Review

CharlesS · 18th November 2016, 12:30 PM

I just received mine, and am so impressed....not just "eye candy", but there is real substance here!

Thanks Jens!

Jens Nordlunde · 8th December 2016, 04:00 PM

I know the texts to the two Aydha Katthis in my catalogue could have been longer, but every time I tried to explain something better, the number of pages grew:-(.
Anyway, here are some further explanation's. You dont need to have the catalogue to read the links, as they are quite interesting.
http://muralirvarma.blogspot.ch/2010...kka-veera.html

http://mudiraja.weebly.com/haleri-kodagu-dynasty.html

Cat. pp. 224-225 is dealing with Dodda Veera Rajandra.

Cat. pp. 228-230 is dealing with Lingaraja II.

There is an unpublished article about this subject, going into detail. I have read the article, and hope it will be published soon, as it is very informative.

rand · 8th December 2016, 05:48 PM

Am curious how many copies have sold, does anyone have a copy numbered higher than 50? Mine is #17. If you don't already have your own personal copy you may want to get one soon.

rand

Jens Nordlunde · 8th December 2016, 06:12 PM

Rand, the sale is going fine, and they have sold far more than fifty copies. But as I am not a Robert Elgood, and as well known as he is, I think it is all right.
I am glad to say, that The MET, V&A, Royal Armouries, The David Collection in Copenhagen (who has the biggest Islamic collection in Europe), and probably the Danish National museum now all have a copy. So it has been spread from Canada to the Middle East and India.

Ian · 9th December 2016, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rand

Am curious how many copies have sold, does anyone have a copy numbered higher than 50? Mine is #17. If you don't already have your own personal copy you may want to get one soon.

rand

Rand,

I received mine last month (an early Xmas present from my wife

) and it is number 52.

Ian.

rand · 9th December 2016, 03:23 PM

Jens,

Your knowledge of Islamic arms is at a world class level and you can talk fluently with a depth of knowledge with anyone in the world and they would know that instantly. I give you the learned and earned title of Babur.

Jens Norlunde BBR

Has a nice ring to it.

Ian,

Since you got a gift from your wife of Jens book, I am rethinking the value of marriage in a very positive light.

Jens Nordlunde · 9th December 2016, 04:20 PM

Hello Rand :-) - and thank you for the title :-).
I have tried as much as I could, although I have not studied/researched all the years I have collected, there have been times when I had to stop due to too much work.
I am really glad so many like the book, but on the other hand, I am afraid I will have to disappoint you. As I am not the one knowing all, I do have holes - of which I am not proud - but they are there.
To day I was reading some texts, which a museums curator had written about Indian weapons, and when reading the text, I thought, he cant mean that - impossible. But at the time, I had forgotten, that I concentrate on a relatively small area (far big enough for me), but he will have to have some knowledge over a much bigger area - so it is hardly fair to compair, when you take into consideration all the years I have used on my 'small' area.
None the less, I am really glad you like the book, and for your comments - thank you very much.

Hello Ian, yes now and again it pays to have a wife :-), especially when it comes to pre-Christmas gifts :-) - I do apperciate that she is looking so well after you :-).
I know you have many interests, and knowledge of weapons from many different areas, but I hope that you will like the book all the same.

Babur

Ian · 9th December 2016, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rand

Ian,

Since you got a gift from your wife of Jens book, I am rethinking the value of marriage in a very positive light.

Rand, there was an element of "programming" prior to her purchase of the book, but she is long suffering and indulges me in my collecting of sharp and pointy things. As long as my collecting does not invade her space, she is happy to let me doodle around with my hobby.

Ian.

iskender · 13th December 2016, 05:20 PM

very beautiful book, a lot of work,i m very grateful, i informed some of my friends, 4 exemplars are now in switzerland ! Congratulate !!! Iskender

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rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Copies Sold Am curious how many copies have sold, does anyone have a copy numbered higher than 50? Mine is #17. If you don't already have your own personal copy you may want to get one soon. rand

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iskender Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 60	many thanks Mr. Nordlunde ! very beautiful book, a lot of work,i m very grateful, i informed some of my friends, 4 exemplars are now in switzerland ! Congratulate !!! Iskender Last edited by iskender; 13th December 2016 at 06:40 PM.

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18th November 2016, 12:30 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	I just received mine, and am so impressed....not just "eye candy", but there is real substance here! Thanks Jens!

8th December 2016, 04:00 PM	#2
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	I know the texts to the two Aydha Katthis in my catalogue could have been longer, but every time I tried to explain something better, the number of pages grew:-(. Anyway, here are some further explanation's. You dont need to have the catalogue to read the links, as they are quite interesting. http://muralirvarma.blogspot.ch/2010...kka-veera.html http://mudiraja.weebly.com/haleri-kodagu-dynasty.html Cat. pp. 224-225 is dealing with Dodda Veera Rajandra. Cat. pp. 228-230 is dealing with Lingaraja II. There is an unpublished article about this subject, going into detail. I have read the article, and hope it will be published soon, as it is very informative.

8th December 2016, 06:12 PM	#4
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Rand, the sale is going fine, and they have sold far more than fifty copies. But as I am not a Robert Elgood, and as well known as he is, I think it is all right. I am glad to say, that The MET, V&A, Royal Armouries, The David Collection in Copenhagen (who has the biggest Islamic collection in Europe), and probably the Danish National museum now all have a copy. So it has been spread from Canada to the Middle East and India.

9th December 2016, 03:23 PM	#6
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Jens, Your knowledge of Islamic arms is at a world class level and you can talk fluently with a depth of knowledge with anyone in the world and they would know that instantly. I give you the learned and earned title of Babur. Jens Norlunde BBR Has a nice ring to it. Ian, Since you got a gift from your wife of Jens book, I am rethinking the value of marriage in a very positive light.

9th December 2016, 04:20 PM	#7
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Hello Rand :-) - and thank you for the title :-). I have tried as much as I could, although I have not studied/researched all the years I have collected, there have been times when I had to stop due to too much work. I am really glad so many like the book, but on the other hand, I am afraid I will have to disappoint you. As I am not the one knowing all, I do have holes - of which I am not proud - but they are there. To day I was reading some texts, which a museums curator had written about Indian weapons, and when reading the text, I thought, he cant mean that - impossible. But at the time, I had forgotten, that I concentrate on a relatively small area (far big enough for me), but he will have to have some knowledge over a much bigger area - so it is hardly fair to compair, when you take into consideration all the years I have used on my 'small' area. None the less, I am really glad you like the book, and for your comments - thank you very much. Hello Ian, yes now and again it pays to have a wife :-), especially when it comes to pre-Christmas gifts :-) - I do apperciate that she is looking so well after you :-). I know you have many interests, and knowledge of weapons from many different areas, but I hope that you will like the book all the same. Babur