Slightly later than usual, Lulu.com have compiled my latest book sales figures.
There are no drastic changes, just nice steady sales. Hopefully there might be an upturn in my book sales when I publish my next book, and I hope to do that by Christmas.
I have a minor problem with a game mechanism that is currently holding me up, but I think that I have a simple solution. Once that has been tested, it will be full steam ahead!
Great to see that The Portable Wargame is surging ahead-you've written a real winner there! As David said I'm sure the Napoleonic version will be even more successful.
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The First Rule of Wargaming and the Spirit of the Wargame
The First Rule:
‘Nothing can be done contrary to what could or would be done in actual war.'
- From 'The Rules of the Naval War Game' by Fred T Jane
The Spirit of the Wargame:
‘Wargames are played, for the most part, without the supervision of an umpire. The game relies on the integrity of the individual players to show consideration for other players and to abide by the rules. All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of how competitive they may be. This is the spirit of the wargame.’
- Adapted from 'The Spirit of the Game' in 'The Rules of Golf' as published by the R&A Ltd.
I have been wargaming for as long as I can remember. One of the first toys that I was bought was a wooden fort that was garrisoned by assorted lead soldiers ... and I have never looked back!
The first wargames book I bought was CHARGE! (although I had taken out [and repeatedly read] Donald Featherstone's WAR GAMES book beforehand [and many thanks to John Curry for republishing it!]).
My first 20mm figures were the good old Airfix Guards Infantry and Band (in shocking pink!), soon followed by others as they were released, and by 1968, when I bought my first metal Hinton Hunt 20mm figures, I had a large collection of World War II figures, tanks, guns, and aircraft.
I was a founder member of WARGAME DEVELOPMENTS and have been the treasurer and membership secretary ever since. I have also organised – along with Tim Gow - the annual conference (COW – Conference of Wargamers) for more that fifteen years.
My main interests are wargaming any wars from 1850 onwards, although I have a special interest in Colonial, the Spanish Civil War, and World War II wargaming. I also have a special interest in wargames that use square or hex grids for movement and weapon ranges.
Hi Bob,
ReplyDeleteSteady as she goes! If your next book is the one I think it is then I reckon the figures will change dramatically in the new year!
All the best,
DC
David Crook,
DeleteThe next book should be THE PORTABLE NAPOLEONIC WARGAME.
All the best,
Bob
No slacking we're all waiting.
ReplyDeletePrince Lupus,
DeleteI have a minor problem with a game mechanism that is currently holding me up, but I think that I have a simple solution. Once that has been tested, it will be full steam ahead!
All the best,
Bob
Hi Bob,
ReplyDeleteGreat to see that The Portable Wargame is surging ahead-you've written a real winner there! As David said I'm sure the Napoleonic version will be even more successful.
Best wishes
Anthony
Anthony Morton,
DeleteI am amazed at how well my books have sold, and I hope that my Napoleonic book will be as successful.
All the best,
Bob