By a collector, for collectors

mariusgmioc · 21st July 2017, 07:05 PM

I got my copy today... signed & numbered.

But as soon as I opened it, I noticed it has a major flaw: it comes in only 100 copies!

I had high expectations from this book... and they all were exceeded!

From my perspective, Jean's book is the best book on the Keris I have seen so far and definitely the best one I have (and I have quite a few).

It is precise, clearly explained, richly illustrated and very practically structured. Because of its clear and well defined structure, the information in it is very easily accessible, turnig the book into a very useful and practical tool for any collector. In other words, it is exactly the book that many collectors were waiting for, as Alan mentioned in his posting.

Thank you Jean!

PS: I however believe that this book should be made available to many more than 100 lucky collectors.

S.Workman · 25th July 2017, 12:23 PM

Has anyone seen both this new volume and Mr Greffioz' other book The Kris, A Passion from Indonesia? Anything duplicated, or is the new volume all new entries? I am trying to determine if I ought to buy both.

Marcokeris · 25th July 2017, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by S.Workman

Has anyone seen both this new volume and Mr Greffioz' other book The Kris, A Passion from Indonesia? Anything duplicated, or is the new volume all new entries? I am trying to determine if I ought to buy both.

The new book is much more detailed about an impressive collection and it is full of informations about blades's age, dapur, pamor, sarong, pendok ... ... All with accurate precision

S.Workman · 25th July 2017, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcokeris

The new book is much more detailed about an impressive collection and it is full of informations about blades's age, dapur, pamor, sarong, pendok ... ... All with accurate precision

OK, thanks very much. For money reasons, it's good to know. I ordered a copy, and it may be the last one available so I guess I scooted on under the wire!

21st July 2017, 07:05 PM	#1
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,906	major flaw of this book I got my copy today... signed & numbered. But as soon as I opened it, I noticed it has a major flaw: it comes in only 100 copies! I had high expectations from this book... and they all were exceeded! From my perspective, Jean's book is the best book on the Keris I have seen so far and definitely the best one I have (and I have quite a few). It is precise, clearly explained, richly illustrated and very practically structured. Because of its clear and well defined structure, the information in it is very easily accessible, turnig the book into a very useful and practical tool for any collector. In other words, it is exactly the book that many collectors were waiting for, as Alan mentioned in his posting. Thank you Jean! PS: I however believe that this book should be made available to many more than 100 lucky collectors.

25th July 2017, 12:23 PM	#2
S.Workman Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 116	Has anyone seen both this new volume and Mr Greffioz' other book The Kris, A Passion from Indonesia? Anything duplicated, or is the new volume all new entries? I am trying to determine if I ought to buy both.