Author Topic: PT book (Read 10994 times)

TGarthConnelly · « **on:** 17 Jan , 2010, 08:00 »

Here's another update fellas ..............

Nimble Books just sent me another draft of the proof of my revised PT book, it looks stunning! I'm marvelling over it ........ I cannot believe that I did something like that, it blows me away. 172 pages all told ........ We'll be sitting on it for a week or two, to check for typos and the like ...

We're getting closer! I hope you'll like it guys ... I really put a hell of a lot of work into this one ... I think you'll approve of it. Heck, if it blows me away, it must be good. John Lambert says I can be my own worst critic ...

Garth

Rokket · « **Reply #1 on:** 18 Jan , 2010, 03:55 »

We're all anxiously awaiting and wishing you the best!

wildspear · « **Reply #2 on:** 18 Jan , 2010, 06:10 »

I'm waiting, waiting, waiting...... I hate waiting! $:-\$

TGarthConnelly · « **Reply #3 on:** 18 Jan , 2010, 07:01 »

So don't I .................

TGarthConnelly · « **Reply #4 on:** 18 Jan , 2010, 16:12 »

Another Update: The book will be paperback and will cost less than $40 (USD) probably around $38.00.

wildspear · « **Reply #5 on:** 18 Jan , 2010, 20:39 »

to cool......Count one sold already.

TGarthConnelly · « **Reply #6 on:** 20 Jan , 2010, 13:10 »

Hey Guys,

Nimble told me yesterday that they are looking at an April 6th release date for the revised PT book.

Garth

Rokket · « **Reply #7 on:** 22 Jan , 2010, 04:57 »

Excellent! That's right around the corner. In Seinfeld terms, "a cup of coffee"

TGarthConnelly · « **Reply #8 on:** 23 Jan , 2010, 07:20 »

Or, ...

"I'm on NO SLEEP Jerry, ... NO SLEEP....."

Rokket · « **Reply #9 on:** 23 Jan , 2010, 20:57 »

good counterpoint!

TGarthConnelly · « **Reply #10 on:** 24 Jan , 2010, 06:59 »

Newman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!........................

wildspear · « **Reply #11 on:** 24 Jan , 2010, 14:01 »

I think you all have way too much time to watch the TV. Rokket get back to work on the PE and the rest of you get back to the bench (hears a faint sound of a whip cracking)!

Rokket · « **Reply #12 on:** 25 Jan , 2010, 15:58 »

too much time, yes, that's it!

TGarthConnelly · « **Reply #13 on:** 30 Jan , 2010, 07:21 »

Well, yesterday, my publisher sent me a pdf file of the front and back covers, I was duly impressed ....

wildspear · « **Reply #14 on:** 30 Jan , 2010, 18:08 »

I would assume this will be available on line?

TGarthConnelly · « **Reply #15 on:** 31 Jan , 2010, 07:32 »

When it's released, yes. Through Nimble, Amazon and the like.

TGarthConnelly · « **Reply #16 on:** 12 Feb , 2010, 17:18 »

All,

My revised PT book will be released on April 6, 2010, and it is now on www.amazon.com. Here's the link:

http://www.amazon.com/PT-Boats-World-War-1939/dp/1608880133%3FSubscriptionId%3D1QZMGW0RRJC2PX87HDR2%26tag%3Dsalranexp-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D1608880133

Garth

Rokket · « **Reply #17 on:** 12 Feb , 2010, 18:16 »

Great stuff, we'll wait for the release around the corner.

TGarthConnelly · « **Reply #18 on:** 19 Feb , 2010, 14:31 »

Hello All:

My book is available at:

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/ISBNInquiry.asp?r=1&EAN=9781608880133&cm_mmc=Google%20Book%20Search-_-k118169-_-j14953980-_-Googe%20Book%20Search%20(non-B%26N%20Imprint)&IF=N

and ...

http://www.amazon.com/PT-Boats-World-War-1939/dp/1608880133

and here is a description of the book:

This is a comprehensive illustrated history of PT boats in World War II. The author, a lifelong student of PTs, briefly describes the pre-war experimental boat designs to give the reader a lead in to the war-time boats. He then covers the four classes of PT boats in service with the USN in World War II, describing the differences from boat to boat in detail.
Every weapon system used on board US PTs in WWII is described and discussed, from machine guns to rocket launchers. For the first time in any great detail, the author gives a history of the six known all gun gunboats which were converted from PTs (three Elco and three Higgins) and has both drawings and photos of these gunboats (including John F. Kennedy's PT-59).

Model-builders will appreciate the drawings that contain actual color chips for the various camouflage systems applied to the boats. There are also many color photos to aide modelers in painting accurate paint schemes. The author also discusses and identifies each of the radars used on PT boats in the later stages of the war.

A substantial chapter on operational experience discusses how PT boats were used in every theater of war, from Pearl Harbor to D-Day and beyond. Finally, the author provides the fate of every PT boat that now survives.

One hundred forty-eight photographs and drawings, full color interior.

Garth

Rokket · « **Reply #19 on:** 19 Feb , 2010, 22:18 »

I'm gonna have to get one now...

Mike K · « **Reply #20 on:** 05 Mar , 2010, 14:37 »

I just got it, from Amazon. This surpasses anything Tim has done before. If you're gonna' build a PT model, you gotta' have it. Lots of drawings and close-up details, and COLOR photos!!
This thing is a treasure trove of PT history and information.

Mike K.

Rokket · « **Reply #21 on:** 05 Mar , 2010, 15:58 »

Excellent to have a first hand review, thanks Mike! I shall be ordering. (God stuff Mr Connelly!)

TGarthConnelly · « **Reply #22 on:** 05 Mar , 2010, 16:19 »

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you Mike. I truly appreciate that nice review Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude.

TGC

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