Heros

[Retlaw]

Thanks. So far that makes 7 copies, as the man said at Pen & Swords, only libraries & genealogy groups would buy it, and you would be lucky to sell a dozen copies.
I've been considering just 1 copy, printed by myself on special paper, its what the government uses to prevent documents being copied.
try to scan it or photocopy and the writing get obscured by the words copy all over it.
Just one thing, whats to stop some git from stealing it from the library.

Retlaw

[DaveinGermany]

What about Regimental museums/associations ? Might it not appeal to them ?

[Guinness]

Perhaps actual publishing isn't the way to go with something like this. Much as I admire the effort and work put into this, lets be honest, nobody is going to read a book of numbers. Some form of internet publication may be more appropriate

I use the internet for research purposes on a daily basis, and often I have to pay for access to materials. I have to tick a box that says if I use it, I have to credit it, and if I download and print off it is 'watermarked' in some form.

Yes there are ways round this, but it's too risky for a business to take that chance..and in such a specialised document/book a single digit or additional name would be enough proof of plagiarism to put off an individual rip off artist.

Apologies if you've already been down this road Retlaw

[Michael1954]

Put me down for a copy please.

[Retlaw]

[quote=Guinness;1006919]Perhaps actual publishing isn't the way to go with something like this. Much as I admire the effort and work put into this, lets be honest, nobody is going to read a book of numbers. Some form of internet publication may be more appropriate

It is not just a book of numbers, its as much of the mans life as I can find, where he was born, where he went to school, his parents & siblings, his wife & children, where & how he was wounded which hospital he was treated in, where they were killed and buried, Etc Etc.
plus over 900 faces.
Then there are my other projects identifying all the men in Greater Accrington who took the Kings Shilling in WW1, plus all the local War Memorials, Roll of Honour & Rolls of Glory. Nearly 3000 pictures of them, plus 100's unidentified.
Thought about the internet, but again thats practically giving it away free, I've even tried buiilding web site, but all the programms are writen by the Septics, and their take on the written English language and its usage has me bewilderd, they go all the way round Church & Ossy, just to go up Manchester Rd to get to Bash.
Retlaw.

[Michael1954]

Have you considered approaching Amazon with a view to having it published as a downloadable e-book?

[Shurm]

Just read the thread can't remember how I got here now it's early !!

I'll have one and good luck.

[Shurm]

Forgot to mention I had a relative die at the Somme I think he was named Beaghan his brother survived would be nice to read up on him. All the best with what you do.

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by Shurm

Forgot to mention I had a relative die at the Somme I think he was named Beaghan his brother survived would be nice to read up on him. All the best with what you do.

David Beaghan. Is he one of yours if so he had a brother Robert in the same Battalion. There are also two other Beaghan's living up Richmond Hill St & another one living in Milnshaw Lane.
I'll bet they've all stirred there tea up with the same spoon at some time.

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany

What about Regimental museums/associations ? Might it not appeal to them ?

I've found that different Regiments act as if they are the only Regiment in the British Army. The Loyals, The Koyli's, The Liverpools, or Cheshires, wouldn't be interested.
So that just leaves Fulwood, and they'd expect a copy for nowt.

[AngleIron]

Can I purchase a copy as well please

[Eric]

I would definitely like a copy .... and I will even pay in $CAD, a much sounder currency than either the pound or the euro.

[shillelagh]

i'll have 2 retlaw ... cos i know the spugster will want one as well ....