andrew pugh Posted 2 September , 2008 Share Posted 2 September , 2008 Hi All There is a new book called Underground battlefields ( locating and clearing of the tunnels and mines at Vimy), By Mike Dolamore (I think thats how his name is spelt), and it is pubished by Pen and Sword. and costs £19.99 ordered mine from Waterstones. Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Jones Posted 3 September , 2008 Share Posted 3 September , 2008 Thanks Andy. It's been a long time coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick D Posted 3 September , 2008 Share Posted 3 September , 2008 My word, this has been a long wait ! Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick D Posted 3 September , 2008 Share Posted 3 September , 2008 Andy, You'll be disappointed with this order I feel. I tried to order this when it was first ' released ' 18 months ago. It hasn't been published yet ! Pen & Sword do this a lot ! Mick (let me know if you get it !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 3 September , 2008 Share Posted 3 September , 2008 Tesco still have my order on their system. The original title included a reference to mines at Beaumont Hamel. keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Jones Posted 3 September , 2008 Share Posted 3 September , 2008 I have just looked on the P&S website and can find no trace of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick D Posted 3 September , 2008 Share Posted 3 September , 2008 Most booksellers had the title on their database, but after trying at least 6 a while ago, none were able to supply it. All stating that the book hadn't been published. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gem22 Posted 3 September , 2008 Share Posted 3 September , 2008 Waterstones web site has it on PRE-ORDER not 'order'. I couldn't find it on Pen and Sword either. Garth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roel22 Posted 4 September , 2008 Share Posted 4 September , 2008 I hope you don't have to wait as long as I have for 'A Walk round Kemmel' by Tony Spagnoli: ordered my copy in 2004 and it still hasn't been published... Roel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew pugh Posted 4 September , 2008 Author Share Posted 4 September , 2008 Ho All. Thank you all for piddling on my camp fire! what a bummer, I was realy looking forward to reading it Like you say Pen and Sword are always avertising books before there even printed. Ive been waiting for a book called the German Advance 1918 by Micheal Stedman for years I think I will phone tomorrow and tell them what I think about their publishing company when it comes to advertising. Once again thank you all for telling me. Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gem22 Posted 4 September , 2008 Share Posted 4 September , 2008 Andy As an alternative to b********g Pen&Sword why not get on their email list and let them keep you up to date with their latest offers and releases? That way you wont have to join the large club, including me, who have been conned into thinking that booksellers hold stocks of books that haven't been published. Garth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick D Posted 4 September , 2008 Share Posted 4 September , 2008 I hope you don't have to wait as long as I have for 'A Walk round Kemmel' by Tony Spagnoli: ordered my copy in 2004 and it still hasn't been published... Roel Another Pen & Sword title ! Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew pugh Posted 10 September , 2008 Author Share Posted 10 September , 2008 Good Evening All. I phoned Pen and Sword books and asked when the book called Underground Battlefields by Mike Dolamore is going to hit the shelves and the answer I got was, wait for it! It will be released in October 2008. Just thought I would give you all the heads up. Regards Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimSmithson Posted 10 September , 2008 Share Posted 10 September , 2008 Can it be good business to not be advertising a book you are releasing in a matter of weeks? Or is it a few weeks?? Or am I just a pessimist. I did worry at 9.30 this morning (OK 8.30 UK time) whether I was going to disappear into a black hole. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthergw Posted 10 September , 2008 Share Posted 10 September , 2008 Thanks for the HU Andy. Sounds like it may be up my street. Jim, did you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 10 September , 2008 Share Posted 10 September , 2008 Just checked the previous thread on this book. I placed my order the last time it was about to be published in early 2007. I wonder if tesco, who then offered the best price will still manage to send me a copy. Its some time since they got bored with sending fortnightly updates. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkalotloudly Posted 11 September , 2008 Share Posted 11 September , 2008 I have sold books to this chap i will have to send him an e-mail to check progress best regards john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Connolly Posted 11 September , 2008 Share Posted 11 September , 2008 Can it be good business to not be advertising a book you are releasing in a matter of weeks? Or is it a few weeks?? Or am I just a pessimist. I did worry at 9.30 this morning (OK 8.30 UK time) whether I was going to disappear into a black hole. Jim Tish! The West Spring Gun is a lot deadlier than the Large Hadron Collider (and only slightly less elaborate). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimSmithson Posted 12 September , 2008 Share Posted 12 September , 2008 Thanks for the HU Andy. Sounds like it may be up my street. Jim, did you? I went to school which can at times have certain similarities Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 17 September , 2008 Share Posted 17 September , 2008 I have just received my latest monthly email from this most predictable of publishers. There is no mention whatsoever of this title being published. Thats why they are predictable. Maybe they have got the year wrong again? Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 2 October , 2008 Share Posted 2 October , 2008 My order is still on the system at Tesco Books. they have just sent me another of the many many updates that the computer churns out, quoting April 09 as the release date. I wonder....... Maybe we should have a competition. my money, for no logical reason at all is on November 09. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick D Posted 2 October , 2008 Share Posted 2 October , 2008 Keith, is that 2009 or 3009 ? Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 2 October , 2008 Share Posted 2 October , 2008 Sorry, I'm a rotten typist. You are right of course Mick. 3009. What a shame we never manage to provoke a response from someone at the Publishers. You would think that they might have an interest in this forum. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPAE Posted 15 November , 2008 Share Posted 15 November , 2008 Any news on this book yet? Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 15 November , 2008 Share Posted 15 November , 2008 Its safe to assume that the large Hadron collider will be working first. I had another April 2009 update from Tesco books the other week. They only send them every couple of months now. When the book was first published/promised/heralded they used to send weekly updates/apologies. I wonder what the author makes of his publisher. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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