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New upcoming book on Vietnam Bring Back Weapons!

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Hello everyone,

I would like to announce my upcoming book on Vietnam bring back weapons. I’ve noticed over the past few years, a growing interest in bring back weapons so I decided to publish a book on the subject. I’m trying to judge interest in such a book and figure out how many copies to get printed.

This book is non-profit and all proceeds after printing costs will be donated to the Honor Flight South Florida Organization. To those not familiar with the Honor Flight Organization, they take veterans from WWII, Korea and Vietnam on an all-expense paid one day trip to DC to visit the War Memorials.

The book showcases 39 veterans. Each veteran’s story is broken into three sections: The first highlights the vets service history in detail if known. The second gives a brief history of the Division/Unit he served in and lastly, a short history of the weapon and when possible, the story of its acquisition.

The last section of the book includes 10 pages of VC made bring backs not tied to specific veterans plus VC grenades and even a Chinese RPG Rocket Launcher! There also is a six page section of period photos showing soldiers and dignitaries holding captured enemy weapons.

The book will be hard cover, approximately 270 pages of premium paper with full color. From my calculations, the books printing cost will be around $35 a copy and adding an additional $5 for donation to Honor Flights bring the total to $40 plus shipping. USPS Media mail will be the preferred shipping costing around an additional $6. I am not asking for any money up front. When I have the books in hand, I will notify those interested via this thread or by PM. I am projecting a Mid-January completion date.

I am posting one vet’s section who was an Airborne Advisor who brought home a WWII era Luger that he himself captured. I have blocked out the serial number on the gun and paperwork but the full information will be shown in the book.

I would like to thank everyone for their interest in my book. All copies will be signed!

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I'll be interested in a copy. I never actually said that during our conversation, ha!
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Conrad I have you down for a copy. Thanks again for contributing to the book!
Hi everyone

I finally found a good printing company and after a few weeks of issues with my files they tell me the proof copy will be printed tomorrow. It may be in the mail tomorrow if not Monday then. Once I approve of it then it will be 10 days until the books are shipped. Once the books ship, I'll start collecting the payment. The price will be $49.95 plus $6 shipping (US lower 48). I can combine shipping for multiple books. The book is hardcover, nearly 370 pages printed on premium paper (coated 100#) and best of all printed in the USA! Compared to other similar books I think the price is a bargain. I recently purchased George Layman’s excellent book, “Communist Bloc Handguns” from Amazon and it cost $40 for a soft-cover with 157 pages. It also was printed in China.



Please email me at [email protected] with your contact information and how many books you wish to purchase. I prefer Zelle for payment as it’s the easiest and no fees are involved. USPS money order or bank cashier’s check would be secondary means of payment.

Sorry but at this time no ebook is planned. I know some have inquired about it. It may happen at a later time.

Thanks again for everyone patience and support!

Keith
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PM sent, will they be numbered and maybe signed? ;)
I got your email thanks. I will definitely sign each copy. I'm not sure if I'm going to number them yet.
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I got your email thanks. I will definitely sign each copy. I'm not sure if I'm going to number them yet.
I'm in for a copy
Please email me at [email protected] with your contact information and how many books you wish to purchase. I prefer Zelle for payment as it’s the easiest and no fees are involved. USPS money order or bank cashier’s check would be secondary means of payment.

Sorry but at this time no ebook is planned. I know some have inquired about it. It may happen at a later time.

Thanks again for everyone patience and support!

Keith
Sir, I will buy one copy. Email sent. Please check. Thank you!
Got your email thanks!
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Thanks Keith. Email sent.
Looking forward to it.
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Am I on the list for a signed copy please?
Hey Keith, just sent you an email, looking forward to this!
Just checking in to make sure you've got me on the list for one signed copy
Everyone please don't forget to send me an email. Thanks for your interest!
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Just posted. You folks best get your hens in a row and send in your mailing address to insure a copy. I bet they go fast.
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