Re: Slack's Book - How good is it?
Peter Cole (carnivor@bunyip.demon.co.uk)
Tue, 13 Jun 1995 18:58:15 GMT
John Ford writes:
> I am in need of a book review. I have seen Slack's book mentioned
> several times over the last year since I joined the list and have
> just located a source for a copy; however, the price is a bit steep;
> $160 US for a first edition copy in fine condition. Could someone
> tell me the original publication prices? I'd like to know how much
> of a premium I'd be paying for a _collector's item_. The second
> question is - is it worth the price? I've never seen the book, so
> I would appreciate some details about the contents, quality and
> accuracy of the book.
Excellent book - I couldn't bear to be without it. My paperback
copy cost 12.95 UKlb, 3rd reprint (I think,) from 1988. That was
when it was still in print of course. Certainly worth 12.95 (and
more,) but I don't think I'd pay $160 even if I didn't have a copy
already!
Happy growing,
Peter