Taliaferro Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 Just released and available immediately on Amazon.com - The Thompson Encyclopedia - Volume 1. Yes, this is just Volume 1 of what will be a multi-volume set. I have personalized copies available for $ 135 plus $ 10 for shipping. PM me for details. If you like the Thompson submachine gun, commonly referred to as the Tommy Gun, this is a book for you. Volume 1 of a soon to be released multi-volume set of covers the history of the Thompson gun from the very beginnings, when the Auto-Ordnance Corporation was just a proposal by General Thompson to Thomas Fortune Ryan, until right before World War II. Every detail during these 20 plus years, every facet, every event, is explored in depth by several authors well known in the Thompson community. The continual research efforts and writings by Tracie Hill, William Menosky, Sutton Coffman, Patrick Jung, Ken Smith-Christmas and Tom Davis, Jr. are included in Volume 1. New stories and past articles with updated information make Volume 1 the current authority on the Thompson gun today. 500 plus pages coupled with hundreds of pictures of new information on General Thompson, George Goll, Theodore Eickhoff, Oscar Payne, E.E. Richardson and many others whose contributions made the Thompson gun the most illustrious submachine gun in the world. This is a must have book for the Thompson enthusiasts library! And remember, it is only Volume 1. More history and information on the iconic Thompson submachine gun is in the works. Volume 1 is only the beginning. You can also order through Amazon and even browse through a few pages of the new book. The Thompson Encyclopedia: Volume One: Hill, Tracie Lynn, Menosky, William G., Coffman, B. Sutton, Davis Jr., Tom, Smith-Christmas, Ken L., Jung, Patrick J.: 9798787971262: Amazon.com: Books 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 I'm the first order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrifugal Arms Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 I’ll take one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dam6 Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 I’ll take one !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gio Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 This isn't fair you authors just keep me buying these Thompson books. PM sent Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen1005 Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 I’ll take one too. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dillinger Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 So are we talking signed by all the authors/contributors? Can u post to the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taliaferro Posted October 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 Well it is for sure with my name. I can try to get the others, but that may take some time and more in freight. Yes, I can send to UK by mail. Tracie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gio Posted November 10, 2022 Report Share Posted November 10, 2022 (edited) I received my copy from Tracie today. I started reading and so far it’s a great read. Frank I just finished reading my copy and I can say that it was very informative. The authors did a great job in giving a different perspective on the making of the Thompson. I can't wait on the next volume. Thanks to all involved in this project. Frank Edited November 14, 2022 by Gio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit57 Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 Good afternoon Tracey. Today I received my copy of your new Thompson Encyclopedia book. I have started it already, and I am enjoying it. One question, how soon do you think it will be before the next volume comes out? Thanks for doing this work, it really does help a new collector like me, and just adds to the Thompson story. Take care, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taliaferro Posted November 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 Volume two should be out by year's end. Volume 3 is currently being built, but it will be some time yet. I am working as fast as I can it just is more complicated that most think. Glad you like the first one. Still awaiting my main order of books. so if you have an order in with me please be patient. Tracie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpbcps Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 Tracie don't work too fast, some of us are still raising cash for the first edition, it is on my Christmas list... volume 2 will be on a birthday list.... I'll need to buy a new book case too, the hardcopy version of 'Thompson Submachine Gun Magazines: 1917-2021: Feeding The Dragon For Over A Century', that Roger was kind enough to send to me has filled my current book case. 😕 Stay safe Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taliaferro Posted November 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2022 Well make it a big book shelf. I think this series will have at least eight volume. Tracie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taliaferro Posted December 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 Volume Two will be available on Amazon by end of this week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gio Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 (edited) Just in time for Christmas. Maybe I can get Amy to buy me for Christmas instead of coal. Frank Received volume 2 today and started reading I’ll give my review when I finish reading it Edited December 28, 2022 by Gio Update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit57 Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 Tracie, will we be able to order direct from you again, and get a signed copy? If so, what will the cost be? Thanks, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taliaferro Posted December 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 Yes, but my order for books will not be available until Jan 15th (Amazon). Cost is $100 for book $10 for UPS. PO Box 8710 Newark, OH 43055 Tracie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpbcps Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 10 hours ago, Gio said: Just in time for Christmas. Maybe I can get Amy to buy me for Christmas instead of coal. Frank Elaine, my wife, is buying me volume 1 for Christmas, I think 🤔 So volume 2 will have to be a birthday gift.....volume 3 ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gio Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 12 minutes ago, rpbcps said: Elaine, my wife, is buying me volume 1 for Christmas, I think 🤔 So volume 2 will have to be a birthday gift.....volume 3 ?? You can buy volume 3 for your weeding anniversary. That should go over big Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpbcps Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 19 hours ago, Gio said: You can buy volume 3 for your weeding anniversary. That should go over big Frank Will it be ready for the 31st August? 🤣😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taliaferro Posted December 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2022 I am working as fast as I can. Probably 3 and 4 will come out close together due to volume of information. But when that will be is not set in stone. Tracie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gio Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Got Volume 2 this week. This volume has to do a lot with the Thompson association with gangsters and law enforcement. There was a lot that I've read in other books and articles. However there is new material that I hadn't seen before and it's nice to have it all in one book. I enjoyed the last chapter concerning the sale of AOC after Ryan died. I'm sure volume 3 will have the rest of the story. I enjoyed this volume and looking forward to volume 3. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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