12 replies to this topic

[chitowngangster]

Hello Experts,
Is the book by Tracie Hill worth $85 or should i search for a used version for a lower price.

I'm sure it's good, but need the advice.

Thank much in advance,
Sincerely,
Mario

[TD.]

It is well worth the $85.00. I doubt you will find a used one for sale that is much less than a new one. If you drop Tracie a note at the below address, he will sell you one personally, complete with autograph.

Thompson Collectors Association

P.O. Box 8710

Newark,Ohio 43058-8710

It will be money well spent.
Tom

[Motorcar]

I have not regretted one penny of the price, it is a high quality book that I will treasure. A great companion book is "Amercan Thunder", also well worth the price if you don't already have it.

[Ron Mills]

Sometimes folks sell them on Ebay, and they go for somewhat less. But, by the time you add freight, you're back to retail. Tracie will take care of you. In my view, the more books on it, the merrier. "American Thunder" is a must, of course. Bill Helmer's book too (The Gun That Made the 20's Roar).

Keep the spats shined,

Ron

[Nick Iannamico]

American Thunder is sold out, directly from Frank anyway... Haven't heard of a second reprinting either. HOWEVER I'll let my autographed copy go for a nice fee (Thompson Greed)

[full auto 45]

I think Nick only has about a couple thousand he is holding back for the price to go up so to sell on EvilBay!
If you drop Tracie Hill a line, he may sell you one for what he sells them at the TCA shows..$55.00. that's saving a few bucks for you. No promise on that though. He will sign them at the TCA shows for you if you like.

[Nick Iannamico]

nope mike, they are all gone, thanks to everyone who bought them!!

[Walter63a]

To be succinct, yes, Mario, the book is worth every penny!!! Regards, Walter

[catnipman]

The Tracie Hill book is one of a handful that are must-have books for the serious Thompson aficionado. Frank's book is one of the others, and "The Gun That Made the Twenties Roar" is yet another.

[Arthur Fliegenheimer]

Roger Cox's book started the craze (aside from Helmer's which is a more historical account of Auto-Ord), that made fanatics out of casual enthusiasts. Hill's book has more good stuff, and is also hard back which is really a necessity for a reference book. There isn't a hard back book about any firearm that isn't in the neighborhood of a c note.

[Ron A]

Tracy's book is a must have - if you have any interest in Thompsons.

Cox's book is also a great book which predated Tracy's book and has several errors. Then you will want the update of the Cox book.

Then if interest directs you will want all of the soft cover books published by Doug Richardson. And then you might consider the video which Richardson sells and was put out by William Douglas. These will give you a good library of Thompson knowledge.

All of these books add to your knowledge of Thompson collecting.

[chitowngangster]

Thank-you for your valuable opinions.I'm getting the book.

All the best!
Mario

[Murray]

Mario
We here have visitors who come to our house and are not Thompson nuts like us , and they pick up Tracie Hill's book off the coffee table and read it and enjoy it greatly. There are some very minor mistakes in it but they really only of interest to some of us Drum nuts.
You will not regret buying it
Regards
Murray.