Jack the Ripper A-Z

[Robert]

Chris, Scott Nelson said he was surprised that you weren't mentioned in the credits, and I agree with him.

[Chris]

I tried my local W. H. Smith, and they had a copy in stock.

As you would guess, the entry on Aaron Kozminski was among the first I turned to. Unfortunately the genealogy is still wrong, which is perhaps surprising given the authors' research interests!

[Phil H]

I saw it on amazon (pre-publication), ordered a copy and received it before the publication date.

I'm impressed, but of course the devil is always in the detail with this sort of reference work.

All kudos to the writes/editors though. A mammoth task.

Phil

[Chris]

Considering this book has been released and people with copies are already discussing it at the forums, I'm shocked it's not being discussed here, since it's the biggest JTR book release in years. I ordered mine on 09/03 from amazon.co.uk and can 't wait to get it. It's not yet available on amazon.com.

I am finding it not very easy to get hold of. The main Waterstones in London reputedly has a single copy, but is unable to find it. Their online service is "awaiting copies from supplier." Perhaps I should have ordered from Amazon, but as the official publication date was Monday I had expected it to be in the shops by now.

[Phil Carter]

Hello Tom,

Perhaps we are all busy reading this mammoth effort. I'm sure comments will appear after a while?

best wishes

Phil

[Tom_Wescott]

Considering this book has been released and people with copies are already discussing it at the forums, I'm shocked it's not being discussed here, since it's the biggest JTR book release in years. I ordered mine on 09/03 from amazon.co.uk and can 't wait to get it. It's not yet available on amazon.com.

Yours truly,

Tom Wescott

[Phil Carter]

Hello GM,

Here is the link on Jtr Forums..

http://www.jtrforums.com/showthread.php?t=10248

Merry Christmas...

best wishes

Phil

[The Grave Maurice]

Hiya Phil,

I didn't know that there was a tie-in with a documentary release. If so, you're right, it makes perfect sense.

[Phil Carter]

Hello GM,

Or just in time to sync with the release and first airing of the TV documentary at the start of December? Or sheer co-incidence?

best wishes

Phil

[The Grave Maurice]

Amazon.ca now says that the A-Z won't be available until November. It's starting to sound like it will appear at about the same time as Whittington-Egan's long-awaited opus.

[belinda]

As long as they never consider calling it the A 2 Z I am happy.

What if they call it The A To The Z Of The JTR

[Zodiac]

completely objective

Wow! It must be a pretty thorough rewrite then!!!

Best wishes,

Zodiac.

[tnb]

Stephen,

Okay, there goes the catchy title.

Mike

As long as they never consider calling it the A 2 Z I am happy.

[Phil Carter]

Amazon

Hello all,

Amazon have it back on their pre-order listings.. release dated 6th September!

Here is the product description they are using:-

"Hugely respected, extensively quoted and widely regarded as the 'bible' of Ripper studies, The Complete Jack the Ripper A to Z is the ultimate reference for anyone fascianted by the Jack the Ripper mystery. This new, rewrittem, up-to-date edition includes sources and well over 100 photographs. The Complete Jack the Ripper A to Z has an entry for almost every person involved in the case, from suspects and witnesses to policemen and journalists, plus the ordinary people who became caught up in the unfolding drama. Written by three of the world's leading authorities on the case, it takes a completely objective look at theories old and new, describes all the key Ripper books and gives potted biographies of many of the authors."

best wishes

Phil

[Robert]

You're off on your hols, Caz? The spirit of Anderson rides again.