Another new Graham Sumner book?

[M. Demetrius]

I don't have the book yet, so I can't comment.

[Graham Sumner]

Gorgon wrote

I know, but THIS Pullo wasn't, if you catch my drift. Vorenus seems to be there too next to him

Well spotted Gorgon. The painting showing Pullo and Vorenus was originally for Ross Cowan's article on the real characters in Ancient Warfare magazine but also to tie in with the second series of 'Rome'. While keeping their appearance as accurate as possible I tried to make the faces look a little like the actors in the series. I must have failed as so far only Gorgon has remarked on the likeness. As pointed out, in the series Pullo was and remained a legionary while in real life he was a centurion.

Graham.

[Gorgon]

I must have failed as so far only Gorgon has remarked on the likeness.

Graham.

Nah, you didn't fail, Mr Graham. I'm sure it's just that a lot of people haven't yet received their copies or didn't have the time to peruse through them with more attention. The likeness is unmissable.

And by the way, kuddos for such an excelent work. A book such as this was badly needed.

Now, I don't want to press you on this, but it is after all the book that originated this thread: do you have any idea when will "Arms and Armor of the Imperial Roman Soldier" be available?

Thank you.

[Titus Juventius Tertius]

Gorgon wrote

I know, but THIS Pullo wasn't, if you catch my drift. Vorenus seems to be there too next to him

Well spotted Gorgon. The painting showing Pullo and Vorenus was originally for Ross Cowan's article on the real characters in Ancient Warfare magazine but also to tie in with the second series of 'Rome'. While keeping their appearance as accurate as possible I tried to make the faces look a little like the actors in the series. I must have failed as so far only Gorgon has remarked on the likeness. As pointed out, in the series Pullo was and remained a legionary while in real life he was a centurion.

Graham.

If Amazon will hurry I could comment on the likeness. Still waiting stateside. I should have done the private sale (from the new/used sellers).

[Graham Sumner]

Now, I don't want to press you on this, but it is after all the book that originated this thread: do you have any idea when will "Arms and Armor of the Imperial Roman Soldier" be available?

No, sorry! :oops:

Any time soon I hope.

I should have done the private sale (from the new/used sellers).

Or even direct from me. If you still not recieved anything in a week let me know.

Graham.

[Titus Juventius Tertius]

I may have to take you up on that. For both of the books mentioned before (in my confusion post) they're both still not yet released on Amazon (on U.S. and U.K. sites). The Arms and Armour book I can't even order as it isn't properly listed (says you can be e-mailed when it is available). The Military Dress book I pre-ordered a while back and am still waiting to see the listing change. My order is still on hold.

So... I'll give it a couple days to see if they change the status, otherwise I'll likely have to go through you.

[Gorgon]

I may have to take you up on that. For both of the books mentioned before (in my confusion post) they're both still not yet released on Amazon (on U.S. and U.K. sites).

Roman Military Dress is already released on both Amazon UK and US for a week or two. Maybe you should send an e-mail to Amazon to check out why the order is taking so long.

[Titus Juventius Tertius]

Well per the website:

Roman Military Dress (Paperback)
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So I haven't thought to e-mail them... but I might. The UK Amazon site has the Military Dress book, and it looks like a release of October 2008... don't know why the U.S. site wouldn't have it.

[Gorgon]

So I haven't thought to e-mail them... but I might. The UK Amazon site has the Military Dress book, and it looks like a release of October 2008... don't know why the U.S. site wouldn't have it.

I've just checked. Yes, it is available at Amazon UK but not in the US. Dunno why. The 2008 release is a mistake. Probably some early estimated release date that Amazon forgot to correct. Maybe you should order from the UK.

[jvrjenivs]

So I haven't thought to e-mail them... but I might. The UK Amazon site has the Military Dress book, and it looks like a release of October 2008... don't know why the U.S. site wouldn't have it.

I've just checked. Yes, it is available at Amazon UK but not in the US. Dunno why. The 2008 release is a mistake. Probably some early estimated release date that Amazon forgot to correct. Maybe you should order from the UK.

It happens often that the release in the USA is somewhat later then the release date at the (European) country where the book is published, so I would say just be patient. Anyway, it will surely be worth the wait! (Still haven't received my copy, also)

[D B Campbell]

... don't know why the U.S. site wouldn't have it.

The various Amazon sites seem to be independent, T.J. I recently tried to order a book from Amazon.de (Germany), but was told that I do not live in their shipping area, so I should try Amazon.co.uk (UK), but -- here's the kicker -- UK Amazon didn't have the book, because it's written in German. :roll:

The painting showing Pullo and Vorenus ... I tried to make the faces look a little like the actors in the series. I must have failed as so far only Gorgon has remarked on the likeness.

I'm pretty sure everyone noticed, Graham! The Pullo character (Ray Stevenson?) was particularly recognisable.

[mcbishop]

I recently tried to order a book from Amazon.de (Germany), but was told that I do not live in their shipping area, so I should try Amazon.co.uk (UK), but -- here's the kicker -- UK Amazon didn't have the book, because it's written in German. :roll:

That's a bit of a rum excuse when we're all in the EU together! I had to order the DVD of Der Rote Baron from amazon.de as it was impossible to get it in this country (a German film made in English with mostly German actors then dubbed back into German...!) and there was no problem in my getting it (although, come to think of it, it may have been from a merchant, not amazon.de themselves). Nevertheless, I'm fairly certain Coulston gets stuff from there all the time and he's even further north than you.

Amazon.co.uk do have some German language stuff, just not the range of the German site.

Mike Bishop

[Gorgon]

Yes, I really find it strange that Amazon.de woudn't ship to the UK. Doesn't make much sense, I'm pretty sure I've ordered stuff from there to Finland and/or Portugal before. You can always try the third party sellers at Amazon.de. Those usually don't have any problems to ship anywhere as long as they say "international shipping available". In fact I now tend to order from Amazon UK through the third parties because that way I don't pay VAT. In fact I just ordered "Besieged", an omnibus hardcover edition of 4 "regular" Osprey books by Mr Campbell, new, for something like 10 euros including shipping from a third party seller. :lol:

[D B Campbell]

Yes, I really find it strange that Amazon.de woudn't ship to the UK.

Maybe there was another problem with my order?
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... In fact I just ordered "Besieged", an omnibus hardcover edition of 4 "regular" Osprey books by Dr Campbell, ...

Enjoy! Just for the record, I didn't like the idea of simply bundling 4 Ospreys together (bit of a raw deal for the reader, imho), so I partially rewrote the 2 Elite volumes -- Ancient Siege Warfare and Siege Warfare in the Roman World -- with a new introductory chapter on Assyrian siege warfare, and interspersed material chiefly from Greek and Roman Siege Machinery -- from memory, there is very little from Greek and Roman Artillery, so you'll just have to buy that one, too!

[Gorgon]

It seems that they don't order to your adress. Probably what's happening is that they MAY not have permission to sell some particular items to foreign adresses (or in that case maybe just the UK) due to copy rights or something. I would advise you to check out the third party sellers at Amazon.de, those usually don't care as long as they get paid. :lol:

Enjoy! Just for the record, I didn't like the idea of simply bundling 4 Ospreys together (bit of a raw deal for the reader, imho), so I partially rewrote the 2 Elite volumes -- Ancient Siege Warfare and Siege Warfare in the Roman World -- with a new introductory chapter on Assyrian siege warfare, and interspersed material chiefly from Greek and Roman Siege Machinery -- from memory, there is very little from Greek and Roman Artillery, so you'll just have to buy that one, too!

But I wanted the FOUR of them for 10 bucks! :wink: