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1st October 2006, 09:55 PM
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 Tim, you're making history! From now on., that would be the official term for books like Orez Perski, Islamic weapons,... Well, I just recived the book and it took me two hours to go thru it. I've found it very fascinating reference. The most complete reference book on Persian arms. And yes, there is a lot to read.... God only knows when a similar book on ottoman arms will arise... Exellent review Dr. Ann! |
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4th October 2006, 03:34 PM
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Hi Tim and all,
Sorry for the delay. It is not a sword porn book (I too like that name) however, it does contain actual porn, well, handles with erotic images.  This may be a surprise to those only casually aquantied with Islamic art. Although not primarily not a book on historic and social developments, social issues ect. of swords, it is far from just pictures. It is a book of substance (in many ways). There is more text than pictures (rare for a sword book). Hope this helps in your decision. Ann 
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4th October 2006, 06:48 PM
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Thank you Ann you make it sound quite ground breaking. I will keep an eye out for a copy. This may take a little while as today I was very naughty and spent money on a throwing knife. I am sure I will get it, like in a years time as I did with Elgoods Hindu arms. Which I have to say I was really more than a little disappointed with.
PS, I like pictures but not of the same old thing and there kind. Last edited by Tim Simmons; 4th October 2006 at 08:12 PM. |
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9th October 2006, 02:18 PM
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@ Tim this book is not a pornbook... when you want a pornbook, please buy a Playboooy or Playgirl
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9th October 2006, 02:44 PM
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I'd consider this a conflict of interest and I believe this post( seeing as how it's your second plug for the book) belongs in the SWAP Forum . |
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9th October 2006, 02:59 PM
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9th October 2006, 03:30 PM
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Is the book being sold on YOUR website, Thai-Kickboxing? Is Rick correct? |
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9th October 2006, 03:35 PM
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i give my support for this excellent book... Iam not a seller... Visit homepage http://www.thai-kickboxing.de/news.htm and thank you for you interesst...
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9th October 2006, 03:33 PM
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9th October 2006, 03:36 PM
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Why do you insolt? It is not proffessional...
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10th October 2006, 03:26 AM
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By the way, since you like this book so much and even call it "historical", why wouldn't you tell us what did you like there, are there any particular parts that made especially deep impression on you, or something you would disagree with? Go ahead, share your views with the rest of us! |
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10th October 2006, 06:42 PM
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Ariel, you should make the same. Don't you ?
Or there is really nothing that you like in this book ? 
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7th October 2006, 01:17 AM
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And, as to Ottoman arms... wait until Astvatsaturyan's book is translated into English. Exactly what a "weapon" book is supposed to be and written by highly experienced professional. I like her Caucasian one better, though. Pity Tito broke up with the Russians otherwise your Russian would have been good enough to read these books in the original
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