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It would be at least an extra 27,000 words

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Perhaps a Volume 2 then? I am sick and tired of looking at screens. Reading books should be a distinct, separate activity.

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Couldn’t agree more Ed

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that equates to an additional 54 pages per book, so imagine what that does to my bottom line... downloadable version is a possibility though, I'll have to think about it.

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I'd rather buy a physical book. I am pausing downloading anything.

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So would I, but for additional reference material (like a loss list) that I might want to refer to independently of reading the book, having something digital and searchable can be handy.

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I concurr. I prefer to read novels on paper, but fact books I definitely prefer in digital format due to search function. Also, such books like AB serial books I would definitely prefer in form of databases, where I can quickly find desired information.
Franek
PS Nick, have you got my email?

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Yes, I have thanks. I'll get back to you.

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Hello Ed,
Have you ever tried an e-reader? It feels like a different activity than reading off your phone of tablet. It's not that 'digital' feel.
Plus, one can upload PDFs on there.

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Hello,


No, but I have worked in book publishing for a long time. Around the time the U.S. Postal Service made it impossible for foreign customers to buy books from us, so-called e-readers appeared everywhere. I recall reading that they were a popular gift in the UK, but sat unused in their boxes in most cases. I have no desire to own one.

I buy books from Germany and do not pay a lot of money to get them. I recall posts here from those in Europe that pointed out where to get the best price for postage depending on which country you lived in. So what has happened is a situation where people were forced out of the paper book market while immediately being offered an "alternative." They can keep it.


Best,
Ed

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ED,
I confirm that the US Postal Services taxes are amongst the most expensive I have seen (the other one being Holland). Last time I purchased a photograph in the USA, they charged me US$ 15 bucks to send it to Brazil....more than the image itself.
Last time I purchased an image from Germany, 10 Euros with shipping fees, the Brazilian Custom Office charged me 60% plus other taxes (totalling 30 Euros) for setting the image free, saying am Importing foreign products! World is getting crazy nowadays and everyone wants to bite their amount...we, at the end of the chain, we do pay the prices, sadly.

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Delivered at last. 84,500 words, 620 photos. Jury is still out as regards loss list format and/or inclusion

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For those who miss it on the Axis Wings thread, all has gone to the Editor who has checked all and that will be off to the designer next week. The hot of the Press news is it will include ALL KNOWN KG 40 accidents and losses (63 extra A4 pages and 27,000 words covering 522 aircraft 60-100% damage, 384 aircraft 10-59% damage, 1,623 aircrew killed or missing, 135 POW, 251 injured.

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Wonderful news.

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Book delivered to Chandos Friday. Confirm that complete loss list of all KG 40 aircraft 1940-44 will be included. Soon as I have an on the shelf date, I will tell all

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Well done Chris. Surely another wonderful book of yours.
Happy to know that ALL losses were inserted. Most welcomed for most of us.
A.

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Well done Chris - a must buy for me. Don't know which I am more excited about - the KG54 Vol 2 history or this one! Given yours is in english rather than French I might give you the benefit of the doubt on this occasion..... ;)

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Good news Chris but still nothing on Chandos website

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Trust me it will be!

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Hi guys - a quick update.
The book layout is done. I'm proof-reading, and finishing off translating the loss list from German to English. Once that's done (I'm 80% there) I'll send it to Chris for final approval along with any other issues. We can then get the list inserted into the appendices, and hopefully we'll be ready to go.
I'm aiming to get the book in shops / on my website / at distributors by early to mid February.

thanks and Merry Christmas / Happy New Year

Rich

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Woohoo. :)

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30,000 word loss list covering 104 pages of A4 portrait undergoing final check so hopefully to Rich by Monday

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Really looking forward to this one Chris. Well done for all the effort - sounds like it will become another classic.

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One lives in hope!

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About to head to printers-will tell all ETA

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it's probably me but I've not seen anywhere for pre-orders. Probably expecting it sell out quickly though?

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Chandos are aware is all I can say Neil

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Hi Chris,

Is there a release date in mind?

Rick

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You need to ask Chandos that. They are aware of the interest on 12 OCH

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Hi Chris et al,

Did as you suggested and Rich from Chandos has said release date for KG40 book should be early April.

Something to look forward to.

Rick

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*update 17/02/25*

High res files finally received and sent to the printer! Any issues will be flagged up and then we are good to go.

From past experience I can expect the whole process to take around a month. Once I get the go-ahead I'll start promoting the book and updating my website to take pre-orders, as well as informing my wholesale partners around the World.

Thanks for your patience

Rich

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Hi guys - it's finally here! My thanks to Chris, Robert Forsyth and Mark Nelson for all of their hard work... head on over to my website to pre-order. I'll add the book to my eBay UK store in due course. Hopefully the book will be available in all of the usual outlets Worldwide.

Cheers,
Rich

I am pleased to announce that our fantastic new book ‘KG 40, The Luftwaffe’s Multi-Role Strike Wing 1939 -1945: A History’ by acclaimed aviation author Chris Goss, has now gone to print!

http://www.chandospublications.co.uk

Please be aware that by ordering now you are placing a pre order. Your item will be despatched as soon as it is available.

I hope to take delivery by the start of April 2025.

Drawing on many years of research including interviews and correspondence with former aircrews, private accounts, unit records and reports, aviation historian Chris Goss presents the history of Kampfgeschwader 40 (KG 40), the Luftwaffe’s principal maritime anti-shipping unit and multi-role strike wing. KG 40 was formed in 1940 and operated successfully in the campaigns in Norway, the seas around Great Britain, over the Bay of Biscay, the Atlantic and in the Mediterranean, including missions over North Africa,and for a short time the Soviet Union. At various times the unit was equipped with the He 111,Fw 200, Ju 88, Do 217 and He 177. During the first half of the war, its four-engined, long-range Fw 200 Condors operated far out into the Atlantic, attacking merchant shipping and accounting for thousands of tons damaged or sunk. The unit also operated the Do 217 and He 177 bomber types, the latter armed with the latest, state-of-the-art guided bombs against maritime targets in Great Britain and the Mediterranean. Its Ju 88 C-6 ‘heavy’ fighters patrolled the waters of the Biscay from 1942-1944, protecting U-boats and Axis shipping and taking a heavy toll of Allied aircraft.
This is the first time the complete operational record of this renowned bomber unit has been told, Gruppe by Gruppe, in the English language. The Geschwader’s story is enhanced through many personal accounts, archival research, some 600 photographs depicting the various aircraft types, their crews, the anti-shipping ‘aces’, the weapons and their Allied opponents, as well as many colour aircraft profiles. The appendices include valuable information such as officer lists, award lists and tables of known losses.

Contents:

312 page hardcover
Highly detailed text based on primary sources
560+ photos
Language - English
2 colour maps
29 colour profiles (11 Fw 200, 1 Bf 110, 4 Do 217, 3 He 111, 3 He 177, 7 Ju 88)
Index
Appendices (contents below)
A. Kampfgeschwader 40 – Genesis 1940-1944
B. Known Kampfgeschwader 40 Executive Officers
C. Kampfgeschwader 40 aircrew known to have been awarded or previously received the Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
D. V./Kampfgeschwader 40 air combat claims
E. V./Kampfgeschwader 40 Experten
F. KG 40/FKG 50 Erkennungsmarke
G. Aircraft types flown by Kampfgeschwader 40
H. Table of Ranks
I: Loss Lists

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Ordered!

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Congratulations to Chris Goss and everyone at Chandos.

Order placed

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Thank you and i only hope it lives up to expectations as it was a hard job!

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Congrats Chris (and Rich too!) this looks a standout piece - just ordered aswell and will be a long wait no doubt before it thumps onto the doormat! Just for anyone in the UK (not sure about overseas) Chandos offer a PayPal pay in 3 interest-free option, which works out as £20x3 inc p&p which makes it just that bit easier on the bank balance even though imo it is very fairly priced anyway.

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Uou! FANTASTIC artwork and layout. WELL DONE Chris and all involved. Surely a book that will become remembered forever. Very impressive indeed.

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Message from Chandos
19 March 2025

"Our fantastic new book on KG 40 by acclaimed author Chris Goss is nearly here!

I estimate another two weeks at the printers, and then we will take delivery.

This will be a limited run title, so if you are on the fence then please order now via the Chandos website or our eBay page to avoid disappointment.
For international buyers outside of the UK, the eBay option may be better because you pay tax at source.

I will however be working with our distribution partners around the World, some examples of which are listed below:
USA - Remy Spezzano RZM Imports and Tom Petteys at Aberdeen Books
France - Lela Presse
Germany - Berliner Zinnfiguren and Sound Beucher
Australia - Craig Chidley at Aeroworks
Japan - Brian Keaney at Beavercorp

Order via Website:
https://www.chandospublications.co.u...945-a-history/

Order via eBay:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326483868072

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Expected next week - 7th or 8th April 2025.....

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BOOK IS FINALLY HERE!!!

I will be processing and sending out orders ASAP

Thanks for your patience
Rich