gunhistorian Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 This really isn't Thompson related but since many of the folks on this board are weapons and history oriented as well as some very talented researchers and writers, I thought I'd post this here. I am just about finished with the third draft of a book manuscript on the private arms traffickers of the Inter-War era (about 1930-1939), focused primarily on American Armament Corporation and the Miranda brothers. Most of the material is "original". While not focused on the technical stuff, it gives a fairly broad view of the arms trafficking business in that era and includes some brief info on Bannerman, Sedgley, Fed Labs, Lake Erie, Soley Armament (U.K.),, the Hyde s.m.g. (Griffin & Howe), etc. Also covered is the Mirandas' venture into the amusement ride business (the Parachute Jump now at Coney Island), Brewster Aircraft, the "Tucker Tiger (or Turret)", Johnson Automatics, and Dardick's attempt to manufacture and market the Tround firing pistol/rifle combo. I need someone to help not only edit and possibly re-write, but to finish the final chapter and -- most importantly -- help me market the darned thing to a publisher. (I'm not a very good salesman!) Basically the deal is a 50-50 split on royalties (and ownership of the copyright) and -- if the darned thing is published -- your name as co-author). I've been at this project for over 10 years and am burned out -- as well as simply getting old (and maybe lazy). PM me if interested. Thanks,Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Bob, You should look into CreateSpace.com. That's how TD published his British Tommy Gun book. I'd be willing to take a look at it, but no promises...I have a few projects in the hopper at the moment, and my time is limited, but I could take a look, and let you know my thoughts. David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunhistorian Posted September 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Thanks, David. Will p.m. you this coming week (can send you a disc but have only WordPerfect as a word processor). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_brock Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Bob, I'd be willing to take a look and help out with editing, finishing and marketing. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwill Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 You already have several offers to help so mine is probably unnecessary. However, having just gone through this process I can share some information about the publishing end if you like. Regards,Kevin Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanDavid Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Bob. Best of luck with your book project, I hope it comes off. You have picked an interesting period in time, with all the surplus arms that became available after WW1. As far as private arms trafficking is concerned this is a topic about which little seems to have been published. As I am interested in Soley Armaments, I will certainly be buying a copy of your book when it becomes available. Regards AlanDSydney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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