Ringeck's "Knighty Art of the Longsword"

[David Lindholm]

Hi!
Thank you all for the kind words and generous comments on the book. I hope that you will find it usefull and again , I will try to answer any questions that you might have on teh techniques, interpretations and such things. Just post it on the Forum
All the best,
David

[Richard Strey]

I just wanted it to be known that at least one (official) copy has made it to Germany; I suppose Jörg has one already. <img src="/forum/images/icons/smile.gif" alt="" />
Thank you for including *all* the original text, which is very valuable to anyone who can read it and something that should be a standard for works like this. Well, I have to go read now. <img src="/forum/images/icons/wink.gif" alt="" />

[Guest]

Hi Richard and all!

Nope, I don't have a copy, yet.

Cheers,
Jörg Bellinghausen

[Bart Walczak]

I have one. I will be bringing it to Zurich.

Best
Bart

[Jamie Fellrath]

This is an excellent book.

When talking about this book, you can't help but compare it with the Tobler interpretation of Ringeck. Though both are fine works, IMHO Lindholm's is quite superior.

• Including the original German allows the reader to make his/her own interpretations to go along with Lindholm's.
  
• The interpretation sections are clear and easily understood. They complement the art admirably.
  
• The artwork is superior to the photographs that Tobler uses. The use of arrows and other devices to indicate direction, speed, etc. are much simpler to understand than pre-posed photos such as the Tobler interpretation. And the ability to see the results of the many strikes (stabs to the neck, chest, etc.) aid in understanding the intent of the techniques. I doubt very seriously that Tobler's opponent in the photographs would appreciate being asked to demonstrate such effects. <img src="/forum/images/icons/smile.gif" alt="" />
  
• The book itself is easy to work with due to the printing style - having the book in landscape instead of portrait (running the book off the spine the long way instead of the short way, in other words) allows it to sit open much easier, so that you don't lose your place. It's a simple idea that makes such a difference.
  

All in all, this is a fantastic addition to any library of WMA works.

[Guest]

This is a must have book. The illustrations are very clear and present the material well (with motion arrows so direction of cut is clearly defined footwork suggestions are also illustrated).
The text was what really surprised me. Rather than just translate and demonstrate there are tons of ideas and comments that provide a very in depth feel for the art. Clearly he worked these techniques over and over-suggestions and hints of the application (and the varriations) are a very welcomed addition. I think a lot of MA books in general could take a lesson here from the overall presentation-very clear and direct. This was really an outstanding effort and should be on any swordsman's shelf.

[Guest]

I recently received my copy of Knightly Art of the Longsword from Amazon, and while my initial impression of this book is quite positive, it would appear that I received a defective copy.

Several pages, some of which are successive, are totally blank. These pages are 151, 154, 155, 156, 159, 160, 162, 163, 166, and 168. While some pages in the book are without text presumably because they are at the end of a section, it seems odd that so many pages in my book are totally blank. In fact, the table of contents show that the section on Das Schnitt begins on page 151, yet that page is quite blank.

Has anyone else encountered this oddity with their copy? Should I contact the publisher, or try to return the book to Amazon?

[Joachim Nilsson]

I've encountered no problems whatsoever with my copy. I think you should try to contact the publisher. Have no experience of Amazon, so I'm not sure what their policy is.

[Randall Pleasant]

Dan

Sounds like you got the lemon. <img src="http://www.thearma.org/forum/images/icons/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.thearma.org/forum/images/icons/frown.gif" alt="" /> Pages 156, 160, and 168 should be blank since, as you noted, these are at the end of a section. However, all of the other pages should have text and images. Indeed, do contact both Amazon and the publisher.

[Jared L. Cass]

Yep, send that sucker back and contact the publisher. My copy's got those pages except for the ones Randall noted.

My sympathise and I hope they give you a new copy...or better yet, a copy for free <img src="http://www.thearma.org/forum/images/icons/grin.gif" alt="" />

Jared L. Cass, ARMA Associate, Wisconsin

[Brian Hunt]

<img src="http://www.thearma.org/forum/images/icons/shocked.gif" alt="" /> that sucks. I would certainly contact Amazon since they are the ones you got the book from. I would also think about contacting the Publisher and letting them know you got a flop.

All the best.
Brian Hunt.

[Jamie Fellrath]

Amazon has a Returns Center for defective merchandise, as long as it's not older than 30 days.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/subst/help/self-service-returns.html/104-5164690-5355960

[John_Clements]

Dan
Even though he purchased it through Amazon, you can still exchange it with Paladin Press the publisher for a clean copy. They say to contact the Customer Service Department at
service@paladin-press.com, or 303-443-7250.

JC

[Guest]

Major props to Paladin Press for quickly sending me a replacement book! Now I can resume my reading without worrying about what I am “missing.” I tip my hat to Paladin’s great customer service!

[Brian Hunt]

<img src="http://www.thearma.org/forum/images/icons/smile.gif" alt="" />

That is great! I am glad to hear that they gave you such great service. Enjoy your reading.

Brian Hunt.