Volume 2 Of Tosogu Classroom

[Grey Doffin]

Hi guys,

Tosogu Classroom Is a 5 volume, over 2,000 page translation with pictures, by Markus Sesko, of 30 some years of monthly articles from "Token Bijutsu" (NBTHK) about current understanding of the history of tosogu (fittings) by Fukushi Shigeo.  Volume 1 has been available for a year and volume 2 became available today.  Members of the JSS/US and the American and European branches of the NBTHK can buy a set (1 of each volume) at cost; non members will pay 150% of cost.  The cost for volumes 1 or 2 is $44 with postage each in the US and maybe the same everywhere else.  I have read both the 1st 2 volumes (which cover iron kodogu) and I can tell you this is a no brainer; you want these books.

To order either or both volumes, you have to send Markus an email (markus.sesko at gmail.com).  Tell him your address and whether you belong to one of the organizations; he will tell you how much and how to pay.  To join the JSS/US and save on the purchase price go to jssus.org.

And to all of you who have told me you wished you could see a volume before ordering, really? a 500 page hardbound book in a language you can read on a subject you're interested in for $44? and you have to stop and think?  Come on.

Tell them guys; is this a deal or what?

Thanks,  Grey

[Curran]

Rarely have I been more willing to cut a check.

 

Tosogu Classroom Volume #2, come home quickly!

[Brian]

I will be ordering both volumes as soon as I can spare some funds. Both look like a must-have.

[Ed]

I paid for the whole set upfront, will my copy of vol. 2 be sent automatically?  (probably should ask Markus)

 

If anyone has any hesitation, I can confirm that Vol. 1 is a great reference and $44 is giving it away.  It is a no brainer.

[Markus]

Thank you guys. 

 

I will ship out to all those who have prepaid automatically. Will probably tackle that tomorrow or at the latest by Friday. I now always wait until the PDF has gone completely through the Lulu system of printers. A while ago, when I published by Masamune book, I placed several orders immediately but then Lulu cancelled them, telling me that something was wrong with the PDF (even after it smoothly went through the first scan but later internal scan said no). Some might remember. Was a little nightmare.

 

IMPORTANT: To all who have prepaid, please let me know if your address has changed since last year. Thank you.

[Akao]

Volume 1 is a fantastic book, I look forward to reading #2 !

 

Thanks for all Grey and Markus

[Grey Doffin]

My copy of volume 2 arrived today.  685 pages beginning with Choshu and ending with Higo.

Grey

[DirkO]

Have my copy for a week or so now, and although it's a translation, Markus went the extra mile to put in some remarks of his own(eg putting in Ito-san's view in the Higo chapter) This means he isn't just translating, he really cares about providing the full picture!

[Jussi Ekholm]

My copy came today and it is excellent like Vol.1.

[Ed]

Received my copy of Vol. 2 a few days ago.  Haven't had a chance yo do much more than flip through it, but it looks great.

[Akao]

Hello everyone !

 

Is there a date for the release of the volume 3 of "Tosogu Classroom"?

 

Thanks again to the authors of the project, the first two volumes taught me so much!

[lonely panet]

i have emails Markus yearler this year about the 3rd book.  he said possibly early next year

[Curran]

i have emails Markus yearler this year about the 3rd book.  he said possibly early next year

 

I'll be one of the first in line for it.

[Ed]

Ha, mine is already paid for, just waiting on the release.

[Grey Doffin]

Hi guys,

I spoke with Markus at the show in San Francisco.  We will try hard to get the next volume out by the end of the year.

Grey

[vajo]

Good luck. Take all the time you need and i hope for less flaws with the pictures 

[Akao]

Thank you Grey !

[Markus]

Good luck. Take all the time you need and i hope for less flaws with the pictures 

 

 

 

As Grey said, Volume 3 should be out at the end of the year. Regarding the quality issues of Volume 2, I rescanned the ENTIRE series with a new scanner (that I bought just for this project) and different parameters etc., what should eliminate that PDF glitch. Just took about 2h hours off each day of my life for a few months, but yeah, we are getting there 

[Akao]

[vajo]

Thanks a lot Markus. I very enjoy your work and I'm sure it will be great. 

[Curran]

+1  Hail Caesar.

[Ken-Hawaii]

+2  You're remarkable, Markus (remarkusable should be a word!).