Keris and other Malay Weapons by Gerald B. Gardner

David · 10th September 2024, 03:10 PM

I don't mean to burst your bubble, but this is not a particular rare book (as you noted, it was reprinted in 2009 and it has been reprinted again in 2021). It is readily available on Amazon. I have had this book in my library for years, as i am sure many other collectors have. It does have some historic value and some valid information in it. Gardner was one of the first Westerners to write extensively about the keris. But much of his studies are flawed and the book has quite a few inaccurates and/or misunderstood information. Read it, enjoy it, but take it in with at least a small grain of salt.

10th September 2024, 03:10 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,123	I don't mean to burst your bubble, but this is not a particular rare book (as you noted, it was reprinted in 2009 and it has been reprinted again in 2021). It is readily available on Amazon. I have had this book in my library for years, as i am sure many other collectors have. It does have some historic value and some valid information in it. Gardner was one of the first Westerners to write extensively about the keris. But much of his studies are flawed and the book has quite a few inaccurates and/or misunderstood information. Read it, enjoy it, but take it in with at least a small grain of salt.