Elgood's books ???
 

Supposedly, Robert Elgood was about to publish 2 new books on Indian weapons: one was promised for November 2013, another for January 2014.

I am keeping an eye on Amazon but.... nada...

Any information?

Ariel,
Yes, two new books are on their way, but when they will hit the street is unknown to me.
I will write on te forum should I hear something more precise.
Jens

Thanks.

Great.........more money out of my pocket.......back to the beans and rice. :rolleyes:

As a woman of my acquaintance once said "I do not buy books, I already have one" :-)

I am still waiting for the two Elgood's books. They must be about North Indian weapons. Time to learn something beside Rawson.

Ariel,
The books are on the Jaipur armory and the other on the Jodhpur armory.
With a bit of luck one should be for sale late this year or early next year, and the other one should be published next year - as far as I have heard.
Jens

The last I have heard is, that the Jaipur book should be published in January - next year, I think :-).
The Jodhput book should be published later in 2015 - I think/hope.
I have no details about how/from where to get the books so far.
Jens

Any news on the horizon?

So far I have not heard anything, but it must be due soon, as it should have been out before Christmas.
I will let you know when I hear something.
Jens

This post prompted me to visit a well known internet book site and I see that Robert Elgood has published HINDU ARMS AND RITUAL----ARMS AND ARMOUR FROM INDIA 1400-1865. Published in 2004.
I am assuming that this is not the books discussed here??
Stu

No it is not.
The Jaypore book should have been on the street months ago, and the Jodhput book shoul follow later.
Jens

HINDU ARMS AND RITUAL is for the South, non Muslim India.
The books on Northern India will follow in the next couple of months.
I have no doubt that they will be excellent.

hi there,
robert elgood wrote me today that the first book about the jaipur arms is printed.
an first view at the cover you will find at the website by niyogi books dheli.
i know nothing about the price..,

The book will be released after 15th of April 2015 i India, which will be available
in UK and Europe through our distributor M/s. Kodansha Europe Ltd.Please contact
them for your supply.

Below is a mail I just got from the Indian publisher.
Jens

I am happy to note your positive response to our forthcoming publication "Arms & Armour at the Jaipur Court:The Royal Collection" by Robert Elgood.


Please note that the book is at present under printing which will be ready by end of April. The earliest shipment can be made in the month of June 2015 to our distributor M/s.Kodansha Europe Ltd. 40 Stockwell Street, Greenwich, London SE10 8EY Tel: +44 (0)20 8293 0111 Email: info@kodansha.eu and the book is expected to be available in UK market in the month of July 2015.

The mail below I just got from the Indian publisher.
Jens

I am happy to note your positive response to our forthcoming publication "Arms & Armour at the Jaipur Court:The Royal Collection" by Robert Elgood.


Please note that the book is at present under printing which will be ready by end of April. The earliest shipment can be made in the month of June 2015 to our distributor M/s.Kodansha Europe Ltd. 40 Stockwell Street, Greenwich, London SE10 8EY Tel: +44 (0)20 8293 0111 Email: info@kodansha.eu and the book is expected to be available in UK market in the month of July 2015.

hi guys,
the mew book about the arms and armour form the jaipur place museum will be published by kodansha eu. in juli 2015. in india it is available.

Hi. I'm new to this forum, but wanted to let you folks know that I ordered the Jaipur book from India, which is expected to arrive in the US mid-July. Will let you know more once it's here.

Ravi

Hi all,

The book on Jaipur arms is published and I got my copy yesterday.

Needless to say the book is awesome and has superb photographs.

Regards,
Bhushan

hi bhushan
where can one buy it in india,any place in Bombay and what is the price in indian rupees,cheers rajesh

If you want to purchase the book now through a reliable site, I would suggest
the Advanced Book Exchange or www.abe.com

I've never experienced any problems ordering internationally via their site.

I was unable to order via Amazon-India.

I also see that it's listed on that books etc. site that's named after a certain South American river . ;)

Thank you so much guys for the updates and helpful information regarding Robert Elgood's new books!!!!
They have been long awaited, and as most of us here know, his references have become a mainstay around here for serious arms students and scholars.
It is really helpful to have this information and looking forward to proceeding with ordering them myself.

Hi all,

Sorry I was travelling and couldn't respond earlier. I got my copy from eastern book corporation with 20% off and free shipping within India. I recommend checking with them or the publishers - Niyogi books.

Other avenue will be D K Agencies from Delhi.

Also this should be available with most leading book houses.

I hear the Jodhpur catalogue is due in Dec or Jan.

Regards,
Bhushan

Note to all excited collectors. Dr. Elgood's book is now available on Amazon.

Arms & Armour: At the Jaipur Court the Royal Collection

Best
L

ABE vs Amazon
 

Copies are available from ABE books for less than $100. Amazon was $300

Robert Elgood's next book on the Jodhpur armoury is said to be out just before Christmas, and it will be in two volumes. It should be from the same publisher as the Jaipur book. Let's hope they make it.
Jens

December or January.... What year? :-))))))

Yesterday I heard from Robert, that his book/s will be published in May. Yes Ariel - this year:-).

I have asked the publisher, and here is the answer I got. One could say that it is a bit late, taken into consideration when it was first planed published, but you must remember, that we are speaking about several pages:-).

'The book is scheduled to be published in the month of July 2017.

Regards,


Niyogi Books'