Hobby Reference Books

[BigJJ]

Originally Posted by earlywynnfan

WHEN THE HECK IS BRANDON'S BOOK COMING OUT??? I tried PM'ing him recently, but didn't get a response.

Ken

Yes, I would buy the moment it is out. would save a lot of time with regard to evaluating autographed and non-autographed balls, and would be very interesting.

[BigJJ]

Did Michael write a book on sports rings? Is there one out there?

[springpin]

I just wanted to say how flattered I am that some fellow hobbyists found my baseball and boxing books to be useful references that added to their enjoyment of collecting. That is why I wrote them. I only wish there were a cost-efficient way to update them.

Paul

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by springpin

I just wanted to say how flattered I am that some fellow hobbyists found my baseball and boxing books to be useful references that added to their enjoyment of collecting. That is why I wrote them. I only wish there were a cost-efficient way to update them.

Paul

Isn't that what the blog is for...?

Seriously though, even if you never update the book, it is a great foundation for button collectors to expand from. I would be very interested though in seeing something like a slimmer second volume that contains only additions and errata, referring to the original only where necessary (perhaps for pricing updates, if any, but no need to show the same buttons from the first volume all over again). Ted Hake seems to have taken a similar approach to his various "button books" over the years. I've got a set of his three Political Buttons books that follow that format, with a follow-up "updated pricing" guide put out a few years later that refers back to the original 3 volumes but without any pictures. Just something to consider.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by springpin

I just wanted to say how flattered I am that some fellow hobbyists found my baseball and boxing books to be useful references that added to their enjoyment of collecting. That is why I wrote them. I only wish there were a cost-efficient way to update them.

Paul

Hey Paul, is it still in print and if so how can I get one of the boxing books?