Brian Posted June 25, 2019 Report Posted June 25, 2019 This just in via email, thought I would post it here.Danny...the forum is here for you to use anytime you like. Sounds like a nice project. PRE-RELEASE ORDERING Japanese Swords from American Collections is the first volume of an ongoing series. This pioneering endeavor aims to catalog some of the many swords here in the United States and share them with the world. The book represents a 5 year effort and extensive coordination with private collections to present the 43 blades featured in this volume.Works span from the Kamakura period up to the 1940's. This unique book is richly illustrated with over 80 high resolution images, many of winch are full-page composites of multiple photographs. The photography in this book presents the opportunity to study jigane and hataraki in combination with detailed text explanations, creating an excellent learning resource.Those who are new to the study of Japanese Swords will find this to be an exciting introduction to the variety, wonder and beauty of Nihonto. Seasoned students of sword study will look to this series as highly useful research reference. Lastly, this series hopes to convey the typical nature and level of private collections among life-long enthusiasts here in the United States. 8.5 x 11 inches - Soft Cover 120 pages - 85 illustrations - Over 16,000 words Available now for $59 (plus $8.99 for US shipping). This is a pre-release price. CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS AND ORDERING INFO 6 Quote
Danny Posted June 26, 2019 Report Posted June 26, 2019 Thank you both so much for your kindness and support! I have been working on this project for so many years. It feels great to have it done. I am a happy guy today:-) 8 Quote
Vermithrax16 Posted June 26, 2019 Report Posted June 26, 2019 Congrats Danny! Can't wait to get it! 1 Quote
Brian Posted June 26, 2019 Author Report Posted June 26, 2019 Just looking at the contents of book 1, and looking at the sample pages for just one of the swords (http://www.nihontocraft.com/Yamato_Taima_Tomonaga.pdf) this is a must have. Wow...incredible swords and great photography. I'll make a plan to sign up for one too asap. 1 Quote
cisco-san Posted June 26, 2019 Report Posted June 26, 2019 ...will order one copy definitely too! great pics!!!! By the way, will be there a eBook version too? Quote
Michaelr Posted June 26, 2019 Report Posted June 26, 2019 Sent my payment yesterday. Looks great. Looking forward to its arrival. Thank you Quote
Danny Posted June 26, 2019 Report Posted June 26, 2019 Thank you so much everyone! Yes, there will be an eBook in the future but it will be a few months. 1 Quote
francois2605 Posted June 26, 2019 Report Posted June 26, 2019 The book looks great ! I just ordered it Quote
Jean Posted June 26, 2019 Report Posted June 26, 2019 I’ll wait for the e-book, but for sure, I will be the first to get it Danny asa soon as available, pm me the details 2 Quote
Danny Posted June 27, 2019 Report Posted June 27, 2019 Thank you so much. I will let you know as soon as the e-book is available. Quote
Rivkin Posted June 27, 2019 Report Posted June 27, 2019 Congratulations! This Taima sword is really something. Kirill R. Quote
Vermithrax16 Posted July 23, 2019 Report Posted July 23, 2019 Arrived today. Pictures are top flight, very enjoyable work. 1 Quote
Surfson Posted July 24, 2019 Report Posted July 24, 2019 Just ordered it. Looks nice Danny! Would be happy to have one of mine in Volume 2! 2 Quote
Danny Posted July 24, 2019 Report Posted July 24, 2019 Thank you so much! I would be delighted :-) 1 Quote
Kanenaga Posted July 24, 2019 Report Posted July 24, 2019 Will you (or someone) have it at the SF show? 1 Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted July 25, 2019 Report Posted July 25, 2019 And what is the status on the e-book, Danny? My big tablet is a lot easier to carry around than hundreds of pounds of books! 1 Quote
francois2605 Posted July 25, 2019 Report Posted July 25, 2019 Received my copy yesterday, the pictures are outstanding ! 2 Quote
Danny Posted July 30, 2019 Report Posted July 30, 2019 I apologize for the slow response to the SF question and E Book question. There will not be any copies at the SF show. I am not able to attend that show. I wish I could :-) The eBook is going to take some time. (I have to make an ePub for that) Thank you! 2 Quote
jlawson Posted July 31, 2019 Report Posted July 31, 2019 BTW all, great book you should get it. Danny has done a great job in photographing and cataloging some great swords. Got mine and it has some beautiful blades in it. 1 Quote
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