New Publication: The Book Of The BSA Air Rifle: 1905 to 1939

[les allam]

Hi John
Congratulations on getting your book published :cool.
Been looking forward to this ldwink.
Please would you put me down for a copy.
See you on the 12th.
Thanks in advance
Les..

[Josie & John]

Hi John
Congratulations on getting your book published :cool.
Been looking forward to this ldwink.
Please would you put me down for a copy.
See you on the 12th.
Thanks in advance
Les..

Hi Les,

I now have a new string to my bow as I am also the publisher!

See you on the 12th!

Kind regards,

John

[Garvin]

Vintage airgun writing seems to be a labour of love.

The only current airgun writing that I can think of that is remotely profitable, is Airgun World/Air Gunner and that seems to be only because they write about modern guns and current manufacturers who are willing to advertise.

Vintage airgun articles may attract some mag buyers but they’re not written by career journalists. I’m thinking of John Atkins and John Milewski.

Other writers, John Griffiths, Trevor Adams, Chris Thrale, Larry Hannusch etc have other sources of income and have done it out of love of the hobby, I think. I doubt if John Knibbs did much more than recover his costs.

[les allam]

Hi Les,

I now have a new string to my bow as I am also the publisher!

See you on the 12th!

Kind regards,

John

Thanks John
Much appreciated.
See you at Kempton.
Atb
Les..

[Geezer]

Could this not be on Amazon? It would widen the market not just beyond those (me) who won’t get to Kempton, don’t do PayPal and find bank transfers a faff compared to clicking “buy now”. Including the international market.

I mean, I’ll buy a copy, somehow, but how many of our e.g. American collector friends are going to order one from Vic and Bob of Bognor Regis?

[averageplinker]

I have to admit I am tempted, especially because unlike "another rifle" I can use the book whenever I like and whilst drinking a spot of vino Tinto
(Runs to check diary to ensure I am free on 12/12/21)

[grantb]

Residing in Canada, I hope that not all are sold on December 12. I desperately want a copy.

[Josie & John]

Residing in Canada, I hope that not all are sold on December 12. I desperately want a copy.

No problem. The first print run will consist of enough copies for all that want one. If they do sell out, I can always arrange for more to be printed.

Protek Supplies can ship overseas but if you encounter any problems, please PM me when the books are on sale and I am sure we can sort something out.

Kind regards,

John

[ptdunk]

Could this not be on Amazon? It would widen the market not just beyond those (me) who won’t get to Kempton, don’t do PayPal and find bank transfers a faff compared to clicking “buy now”. Including the international market.

I mean, I’ll buy a copy, somehow, but how many of our e.g. American collector friends are going to order one from Vic and Bob of Bognor Regis?

I believe Amazon take a massive cut.
I have a friend who wrote a series of very successful U.K. cycling guide books and he said Amazon sales are barely profitable, albeit that they do have a wide reach.
His best sales are via publicity, review articles and general word of mouth within the cycling community, with purchases going through his own website.
It might be worth John setting up a website just to facilitate sales. Especially if other publications are in the long term pipeline. It can be a slow burn seller that brings in steady sales.

Looking forward to getting my copy.

Cheers,
Matt

[Josie & John]

I believe Amazon take a massive cut.
I have a friend who wrote a series of very successful U.K. cycling guide books and he said Amazon sales are barely profitable, albeit that they do have a wide reach.
His best sales are via publicity, review articles and general word of mouth within the cycling community, with purchases going through his own website.
It might be worth John setting up a website just to facilitate sales. Especially if other publications are in the long term pipeline. It can be a slow burn seller that brings in steady sales.

Looking forward to getting my copy.

Cheers,
Matt

Defo no Amazon for this book. I don't really need a dedicated website as Protek are already set up as the 'official' distributor for the book.

I would much rather see a reliable gun shop take a cut from each copy sold than a multi national big tech corporation.

Kind regards,

John

[Josie & John]

Could this not be on Amazon? It would widen the market not just beyond those (me) who won’t get to Kempton, don’t do PayPal and find bank transfers a faff compared to clicking “buy now”. Including the international market.

I mean, I’ll buy a copy, somehow, but how many of our e.g. American collector friends are going to order one from Vic and Bob of Bognor Regis?

Protek will have a Buy It Now feature and can manage international sales. They can also accept an order over the telephone.

If you get stuck when the book is on sale, PM me and I'm sure we can sort you a copy somehow!

Kind regards,

John

[Geezer]

Protek will have a Buy It Now feature and can manage international sales. They can also accept an order over the telephone.

If you get stuck when the book is on sale, PM me and I'm sure we can sort you a copy somehow!

Kind regards,

John

Very good to know, thank you, John.

[les allam]

Could this not be on Amazon? It would widen the market not just beyond those (me) who won’t get to Kempton, don’t do PayPal and find bank transfers a faff compared to clicking “buy now”. Including the international market.

I mean, I’ll buy a copy, somehow, but how many of our e.g. American collector friends are going to order one from Vic and Bob of Bognor Regis?

Hello Geezer
How far away are you from Barking??.
Les..

[Unframed Dave]

Hello Geezer
How far away are you from Barking??.
Les..

That's the question that needs answering......

[les allam]

That's the question that needs answering......

I can pick up a copy of John's book for you, if it's not to far out of my way.
Les..