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Saturday, 5 January 2019

The Portable Napoleonic Wargame ... is now on sale!

Yesterday's post included the printed proof copy of THE PORTABLE NAPOLEONIC WARGAME. The solution to problem regarding the photographs being too dark has worked ... and I have now released the hardback, paperback, and PDF editions for publication via Lulu.com.


The hardback is on sale for £17.99 here, the paperback is on sale for £7.99 here, and the PDF is on sale for £3.99 here. I hope to publish an eBook edition once Lulu.com can sort out the problems with their software, but in the meantime I understand that the PDF can be downloaded and read on most tablets and on some eBook readers.
The various editions of the book should be available from online bookshops (e.g. Amazon, Barnes & Noble) in due course. As soon as they are available, I'll announce it in a blog entry.
Posted by Robert (Bob) Cordery at 1/05/2019 09:19:00 am
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34 comments:

  1. BlaxklericSaturday, January 05, 2019 9:24:00 am

    Marvellous news, Bob, soft copy ordered :-)

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    1. Robert (Bob) CorderySaturday, January 05, 2019 9:37:00 am

      Blaxkleric,

      I hope that you won't be disappointed!

      All the best,

      Bob

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  2. arthur1815Saturday, January 05, 2019 9:49:00 am

    Bob,
    I wouldn't be surprised if this became the bestseller of the PW titles.
    Good to see a set of Napoleonic rules without the Ogre on the cover!
    Best wishes, Arthur

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    1. Robert (Bob) CorderySaturday, January 05, 2019 10:44:00 am

      Arthur1815 (Arthur),

      I'd like to think that it will sell reasonably well ... but I won't have any idea how well for a month or two.

      I once tried to visit the Ogre's birthplace in Corsica ... but it was shut for lunch! I did visit the monument they have erected to the battles he took part in ... but the guide did not take well to the visiting Brits asking why his last battle was missing!

      All the best,

      Bob

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  3. Mike HallSaturday, January 05, 2019 10:28:00 am

    Congratulations.

    I just looked at you author page on Amazon and - after feeling a little surprised at how prolific an author you've become (I'd never really added up the number of titles before) I clicked the "Follow" button. I'm waiting with interest to see what - if anything - Amazon emails me about.

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    1. Robert (Bob) CorderySaturday, January 05, 2019 10:48:00 am

      Mike Hall,

      Cheers! I have been busy writing since I retired, and have several other books in the pipeline.

      On a recent cruise I was asked what I did for a living, and I replied 'I used to teach, but now that I am retired I do lots of things, including write books.'

      Funnily enough, I get quite a few recommendations for books I ought to buy from Amazon ... and they usually contain at least one book that I have written!

      All the best,

      Bob

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  4. Mike CSaturday, January 05, 2019 11:27:00 am

    Just downloaded my copy. Had a brief "thumb " through it. Marvellous!

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    1. Robert (Bob) CorderySaturday, January 05, 2019 11:38:00 am

      Unknown,

      I'm very pleased to read that you've enjoyed what you have seen so far. I hope that you find the rules worth trying.

      All the best,

      Bob

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  5. Mike CSaturday, January 05, 2019 11:29:00 am

    Btw i am Rittetvonbek on TMP. No idea why i keep cropping up as anonymous. Need to check my log in etc.

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    1. Robert (Bob) CorderySaturday, January 05, 2019 11:40:00 am

      Unknown (Rittetvonbek),

      I've no idea what your name doesn't appear on your comments as my settings should allow anyone with a Google account or valid email address to make comments.

      All the best,

      Bob

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  6. tradgardmastareSaturday, January 05, 2019 12:17:00 pm

    Congratulations! I have just ordered the soft back and look forward to reading it.
    Alan

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    1. Robert (Bob) CorderySaturday, January 05, 2019 1:14:00 pm

      Tradgardmastare (Alan),

      Cheers! I hope that you enjoy reading it when it is delivered.

      All the best,

      Bob

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  7. SimonSaturday, January 05, 2019 12:19:00 pm

    I have ordered the softback as well :-)

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    1. Robert (Bob) CorderySaturday, January 05, 2019 1:16:00 pm

      Simon Jones,

      Cheers! Thanks for buying my latest book. I hope that you enjoy it.

      All the best,

      Bob

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  8. Mike TaberSaturday, January 05, 2019 1:07:00 pm

    Hooray! I already have started sorting my 20mm Nappys while awaiting publication. Now to order the book. I had already declared 2019 the year of The Portable Wargame; this will make it all that much better!

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    1. Robert (Bob) CorderySaturday, January 05, 2019 1:18:00 pm

      Mike Taber,

      Wow! You have taken the concept onboard wholesale! I hope that you enjoy using the rules.

      All the best,

      Bob

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  9. Anthony MortonSaturday, January 05, 2019 6:10:00 pm

    Hi Bob, I've ordered a hardback copy as I'm sure it will be well-used! Like Arthur I appreciate the non-appearance of the Corsican...Best wishes, Anthony

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    1. Robert (Bob) CorderySaturday, January 05, 2019 7:16:00 pm

      Anthony Morton (Anthony),

      Thanks for buying a copy of my latest book. I hope that you enjoy using the rules.

      As to the dreaded Corsican ... well I do have quite a nice painted figure of him, but he has yet to appear on my tabletop and be photographed, so he could not be on the cover!

      All the best,

      Bob

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  10. Barry CarterSaturday, January 05, 2019 7:44:00 pm

    Well, fancy that, an Old Christmas Day present after all! Just popping over to Lulu to order a copy now.

    BC.

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    1. Robert (Bob) CorderySaturday, January 05, 2019 7:58:00 pm

      Barry Carter,

      I just about managed to get the book published before twelfth night!

      I hope that you enjoy the book and the rules when it is delivered in a week or so.

      All the best,

      Bob

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  11. Kaptain KoboldSaturday, January 05, 2019 11:32:00 pm

    Looking forward to this, but I'll have to forego Lulu in favout of a retailer that does't charge me half of the cost of the book again in postage :(

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    1. Robert (Bob) CorderySaturday, January 05, 2019 11:40:00 pm

      Kaptain Kobold,

      What does Lulu charge for downloading the PDF? I was under the impression that they didn't charge for this service.

      If you are not interested in having the PDF edition, are you thinking of buying the hardback or paperback edition? If so, it will probably become available from Amazon etc., by the end of January.

      All the best,

      Bob

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    2. Kaptain KoboldSunday, January 06, 2019 6:42:00 am

      Yes, I want the paperback. Given the choice I much prefer a book I can hold. I reserve PDF download for rules I suspect will suck but which might pleasantly surprise me :)

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    3. Robert (Bob) CorderySunday, January 06, 2019 8:41:00 am

      Kaptain Kobold,

      I'll see if I can expedite matters and try to ensure that the paperback edition is available for you as soon as possible.

      All the best,

      Bob

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    4. Kaptain KoboldSunday, January 06, 2019 9:42:00 am

      There's no rush, but thank you!

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    5. Robert (Bob) CorderySunday, January 06, 2019 10:19:00 am

      Kaptain Kobold,

      The sooner it's available, the sooner people can buy it!

      All the best,

      Bob

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  12. ChasseurSunday, January 06, 2019 10:59:00 pm

    Just bought a copy too. Very much a fan of huge 28mm very non-Portable Napoleonic wargames - but started many years ago with a grid and a few figures and know this can be a lot of fun, and it might still get an outing at times. Plus always good to see rule ideas so thanks! :)

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    1. Robert (Bob) CorderySunday, January 06, 2019 11:57:00 pm

      Chasseur,

      Thanks for buying a copy of my book.

      Ironically, I now have enough figures in my collection to stage huge wargames ... but gridded wargames are still my default choice!

      All the best,

      Bob

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  13. JohnMonday, January 07, 2019 1:23:00 pm

    You, my friend, keep taking my money! ;) I will be ordering the book in the near future.

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    1. Robert (Bob) CorderyMonday, January 07, 2019 6:44:00 pm

      John,

      I can assure you that your money has been well spent ;^)

      All the best,

      Bob

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    2. JohnTuesday, January 08, 2019 11:55:00 am

      As well it should be, Bob! LOL Here's to another successful launch for you!

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    3. Robert (Bob) CorderyTuesday, January 08, 2019 1:28:00 pm

      John,

      So far my royalties have bought a new washing machine, tumble dryer, and freezer ... and a few toy soldiers!

      All the best,

      Bob

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  14. david in suffolkTuesday, January 08, 2019 11:20:00 pm

    I've ordered a copy, the least I could do after your kind gift at Salute! Looking forward to reading, thanks!

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    1. Robert (Bob) CorderyWednesday, January 09, 2019 8:27:00 am

      David in suffolk,

      Thanks for ordering a copy of my latest book ... and I look forward to seeing you again at SALUTE this year.

      All the best,

      Bob

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