b.hennick Posted April 25, 2010 Report Posted April 25, 2010 Yesterday at our sword club meeting we had a kantei session with five blades. This was the first opportunity I had to put Paul Martin's book to use. We do a "team Kantei" where we divide up into two teams lead by more experienced collectors. We look ath the blades and discuss what we have seen and come to a concensus about each blade. Paul's book was of great help. I could show people the charts showing the shape of blades and when we decided on period and school we could look for likely candidate smiths. All in all it was put to good use. I also gave a little talk on the book to members. Below is what Jean wrote in a different thread on the book. " Paul Martin has written a little booklet "Nyusatsu Kantei" I encourage you to get it (12$+shipping - it is a steal considering the amount of information available in this small booklet) Here is an extract : 9. Genroku Era (1688-1704) In contrast with Kanbun era blades, wakizashi from this era have a magnificient deep sori, a wide mihaba, and a slightly extended chu-kissaki. They are 1 shaku 8 sun (54.5 cm) and over in length. Could be .... _________________ Jean Soshin Gimei" If you have purchased on and used it please contribute to this thread so that others can learn the value of this little book! Quote
Brian Posted April 25, 2010 Report Posted April 25, 2010 Got my NCJSC newsletter a few days ago, and was pretty amazed that this book was included as a gift to the members. I already have a copy, but that is a really good gift to be giving away. If you don't have one, I do suggest you get a copy. Handy size to carry around with you too. Brian Quote
takeda81 Posted April 25, 2010 Report Posted April 25, 2010 Hello Thank you for the information ! I just made the order. Indeed is a good price. have a nice week ! Cris Quote
estcrh Posted April 25, 2010 Report Posted April 25, 2010 Yesterday at our sword club meeting we had a kantei session with five blades. This was the first opportunity I had to put Paul Martin's book to use. We do a "team Kantei" where we divide up into two teams lead by more experienced collectors. We look ath the blades and discuss what we have seen and come to a concensus about each blade. Paul's book was of great help. I could show people the charts showing the shape of blades and when we decided on period and school we could look for likely candidate smiths. All in all it was put to good use. I also gave a little talk on the book to members. Below is what Jean wrote in a different thread on the book. " Paul Martin has written a little booklet "Nyusatsu Kantei" I encourage you to get it (12$+shipping - it is a steal considering the amount of information available in this small booklet) Here is an extract : 9. Genroku Era (1688-1704) In contrast with Kanbun era blades, wakizashi from this era have a magnificient deep sori, a wide mihaba, and a slightly extended chu-kissaki. They are 1 shaku 8 sun (54.5 cm) and over in length. Could be .... _________________ Jean Soshin Gimei" If you have purchased on and used it please contribute to this thread so that others can learn the value of this little book! Is there a link to the site were you can purchase the book? Quote
Stephen Posted April 25, 2010 Report Posted April 25, 2010 http://www.thejapanesesword.com/ click on store Quote
estcrh Posted April 25, 2010 Report Posted April 25, 2010 http://www.thejapanesesword.com/ click on store Thank you Stephen, this is a great site. Quote
Paul Martin Posted April 26, 2010 Report Posted April 26, 2010 Thank you all for your kind words. Just to let you all know it is also available in French (courtesy of Jean), Italian (courtesy of Carlo), and Russian (courtesy of Stan). Apparently my site doesn't work on everyones browser, so please bare with me for the time being, I am trying to get it up to speed. If you can't get the site or paypal button to work, please contact me through here or through the site contact page, or facebook, etc, etc. I do my utmost these days not to give anything away to spammers. Also, I know it has already been mentioned, but another book by Kodansha is available by pre-order from Amazon, but will be in major book stores in the not too distant future. I highly recommend this book (not because I translated and adapted it), because it was highly educational to produce. It goes into detail on what most sword books take for granted or skip over. http://www.amazon.com/Facts-Fundamental ... 392&sr=8-1 Best Quote
b.hennick Posted April 26, 2010 Author Report Posted April 26, 2010 Hi Paul: I hope that those orders continue to pour in! We need more translations and more publications on swords. One of the things that the JSSUS does well is to arrange for the translation of good material on swords. Unfortunately when we recently asked for a request for proposals we did not get any. SOOO if you have some time and inclination to do some work paid for the JSSUS please let me or Grey Doffin know. Members of the board I urge you to buy Paul's book, to support his work and to encourage others to step forward to also produce material all of us can use. It is only $12 and one can use Paypal..... :D Quote
ottou812 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Posted April 26, 2010 Paul's website isn't displayed properly in Firefox. The left frame content is aligned too low where most of the links are cut off and unviewable to Firefox running at 800 pixels or less in vertical resolution. However under Safari, it looks fine. Quote
bridgeofdreams Posted April 27, 2010 Report Posted April 27, 2010 If you are coming to the Midwest Token Kai this coming weekend, I have plenty of copies available - English only - that I will be selling for Paul. Plus another 500 or so assorted books from my inventory. Do stop and introduce yourself if we've not met before - why don't they ever have name tags for non-exhibitors at sword shows? Craig Quote
b.hennick Posted April 27, 2010 Author Report Posted April 27, 2010 Hi Craig: Any special deals for Messageboard members? Quote
bridgeofdreams Posted April 29, 2010 Report Posted April 29, 2010 Barry, You know by now that I always have special deals for NMB members, old friends, new friends, etc. I will have a fair number of books not on my website, and other odds and ends. As far as Paul's book goes, he's really not making any money on it as it is, and he probably should have put a higher price on it - but I admire his dedication to spreading knowledge and support him fully in that. Craig Quote
b.hennick Posted April 29, 2010 Author Report Posted April 29, 2010 Hi Craig: I was not expecting a discount on a $12 book. I was trying to drum up some business for you. You know that the the first thing I buy at all shows is books! In case I don't buy a sword or fitting at least I can learn something. Quote
bridgeofdreams Posted April 29, 2010 Report Posted April 29, 2010 Barry, I know you were not looking for a deal on a $12 book, but I should have pointed out that the offer I made here earlier in the month - pick the book or books you want and I'll make you the same deal I would in person at the show - which a number of MessageBoarders have taken advantage of - applies at the show as well. Anyone who knows me knows that I love selling books and making deals, and I'm not one of those "that's the price, period" booksellers. Plus at the show I offer one invaluable service: I take credit cards (or PayPal) at the show, so you can conserve your cash resources for where they are needed! See you tomorrow! Safe travels, Craig Quote
pcfarrar Posted April 29, 2010 Report Posted April 29, 2010 For people in the UK, Paul's next book is up for pre-order at Amazon UK now: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Facts-Fundament ... 586&sr=8-1 Some additional info here: http://www.kodansha-intl.com/books/html ... 31303.html Quote
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