Book review: "The Cutting Edge"

Albert · 23rd December 2006, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Marsh

Thanks for the review. Will order a copy.

Just for my cusiosity, is your last name "van Zonneveld?"

Yes, that is correct.
When I read my own text, I saw it is not quite clear.

The review is from my hand but I am not the author of "The Cutting Edge".

Albert van Zonneveld

Andrew · 23rd December 2006, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albert

Yes, that is correct.
When I read my own text, I saw it is not quite clear.

The review is from my hand but I am not the author of "The Cutting Edge".

Albert van Zonneveld

Thank you for the review, Albert.

RhysMichael · 23rd December 2006, 10:29 PM

A very good review, I'll have to put this on my wish list. Thanks

Luc LEFEBVRE · 23rd December 2006, 11:34 PM

Yes good book, I've got it 2 weeks ago.

- - -
1) nothing really new (5 sort of TK, I'd never see).
2) a lot of photos are not really good, too much clear, not enough contrast (compare with "De Fer et de Fierté")
3) the text is a summary of the Peter Westerdijk thesis "The African Throwing knife".

+++
1) lot of TK from old collections: end of 19th, beginning of 20th.
2) most of the TK are in good condition.
3) 3 good pics "in situ" from the Tervuren museum, I'd never see.

My conclusion:
This kind of publication is rare, good idea to make a specific catalogue for this exhibition.Need more work to be original, and give a new approach of the African TK .
Buy it if you are interested in African weapons.

luc

ariel · 23rd December 2006, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albert

Yes, that is correct.
When I read my own text, I saw it is not quite clear.

The review is from my hand but I am not the author of "The Cutting Edge".

Albert van Zonneveld

It is a pleasure and a privilege to have you here.
Hope you drop by more often.
Happy New Year!

Bill M · 23rd December 2006, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariel

It is a pleasure and a privilege to have you here.
Hope you drop by more often.
Happy New Year!

Albert,

I echo Ariel's sentiments (as usual). Also hope that you drop by more often. I have your book!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Bill Marsh

Albert · 24th December 2006, 09:44 PM

Thank you for your kind words.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for all forum members!

Albert

Lee · 14th January 2007, 06:02 PM

Although it does not add much to Albert's excellent review above, I have prepared my own review of The Cutting Edge as a component in the first stage of building an expanded ethnographic arms bibliography for the EEWRS.

23rd December 2006, 10:29 PM	#3
RhysMichael Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 520	A very good review, I'll have to put this on my wish list. Thanks

23rd December 2006, 11:34 PM	#4
Luc LEFEBVRE Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: France Posts: 473	Yes good book, I've got it 2 weeks ago. - - - 1) nothing really new (5 sort of TK, I'd never see). 2) a lot of photos are not really good, too much clear, not enough contrast (compare with "De Fer et de Fierté") 3) the text is a summary of the Peter Westerdijk thesis "The African Throwing knife". +++ 1) lot of TK from old collections: end of 19th, beginning of 20th. 2) most of the TK are in good condition. 3) 3 good pics "in situ" from the Tervuren museum, I'd never see. My conclusion: This kind of publication is rare, good idea to make a specific catalogue for this exhibition.Need more work to be original, and give a new approach of the African TK . Buy it if you are interested in African weapons. luc

24th December 2006, 09:44 PM	#7
Albert Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 202	Thank you for your kind words. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for all forum members! Albert

14th January 2007, 06:02 PM	#8
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 937	Although it does not add much to Albert's excellent review above, I have prepared my own review of The Cutting Edge as a component in the first stage of building an expanded ethnographic arms bibliography for the EEWRS.