Writer, publisher, Naval historian
Printing and binding of Champion of the Quarterdeck: Admiral Sir Erasmus Gower (1742-1814) is complete and delivery has begun. Stocks will be available in the UK in a few days so watch this space. Unfortunately stocks for Australia and the USA are going to take a little longer but please be patient. Self publishing this Read More …
The Publisher’s proof copy arrived yesterday and I have approved it today. Champion of the Quarterdeck is now beginning its journey through the printing and binding process to become a book. It will initially be available for sale in the UK, with availability in Australia and the USA to follow. Launch dates will be announced Read More …
The deposit has been paid and the printing and binding process can now begin for Champion of the Quarterdeck. And even before I see the finished product I want to express my thanks to Ben and Michael at Paradigm Print Media in Brisbane for their thorough, professional and friendly handling of this difficult process. Printing Read More …
At last! Agreement has been reached and I have signed a contract for the printing and binding of Champion of the Quarterdeck: Admiral Sir Erasmus Gower (1742-1814). The book will be a 384 page illustrated hardback with dust jacket, printed offset on quality paper and a sewn binding. There will be some delay in the Read More …
After many enquiries I have now located Paradigm Print Media in Brisbane who are facilitating the printing and binding of Champion of the Quarterdeck in case bound hardback format at an affordable price. We are just negotiating a few last minute details and the printing process should begin within weeks. Return to Author Home Page
Well, as I said, yesterday was supposed to be launch day for my book but it turned out to be a total disappointment. The printers I have been working and negotiating with for eight months pulled out at the very last minute – when I pointed out to them that their widely advertised ‘case binding’ Read More …
Today is the 203 anniversary of Admiral Erasmus Gower’s death and was planned to be the launch day for my book. Delays with the printers have thwarted that plan, however, and a new date will be announced when we get actual copies of the book in hand. Return to Author Home Page
Unfortunately I have limited time currently to set up this new blog site. However as I get the hang of it I will start to post regularly about my writing, particularly about the launch of my long awaited book Champion of the Quarterdeck: Admiral Sir Erasmus Gower (1742-1814). Return to Author Home Page
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