Wouldn't that make a nice series in Parker Pages!

Come on Kevin... let's talk about it.

As previously stated on this and other forums, I have put together an exhaustive collection of material on Edwin Hedderly. Originally I thought about producing a small book on him but given the current tenor of the press, the cost(s) involved, and the vagaries of publishing today, I was advised against it. I have spoken with Dan Cote about a lengthy article ( multiple parts like the one I did on the Del Gregos) and I think that's the way I'll go. Recent additions to my material make it clear that its time to "fish or cut bait." I am in the process of copywrighting everything I have for which original copywrights have run out, and securing permission for publishinig for that material which is still copywright protected. Stay tuned.

I am more in favor of the route that John Davis took on the Fred Kimble story. Self publish, direct the information to the people most interested, let the others dangle, and make the book be a wonder of research, available to only those interested in the content. I have had a recent experience which leads me to the "Self Publish" route. I isn't about the money, it's about getting the information out.

Oh yes it is about the money - remember our many discussions on this Forum of efforts and expense estimates to produce a reproduction of the Clown Catalog. John Davis can tell us better than anybody what "self publishing" costs in time, money, and frustration. I'm sure there are many who would like to see someone else put in the time and put up the money, then peruse the results at their leisure while standing in the aisle at a gun show or in a booth at an event, then decide whether or not to purchase the end product. That's not going to happen here. The search for this information has taken years and involves some fascinating stories in itself. Like everything else, "getting the information out" has its price, usually not calculable strictly in dollars and cents.

I think your thoughts of DGJ publication of your Hedderly research is the best way to pursue getting the information out. It sure is a lot better than trying to decipher your writings through brittle, foxed, stained and worm-eaten sheets fifty years hence.... and probably more pertinent sooner than later.

Amen brother. It's a labor of love.

Glad you concur, Dean, but your quips about the hard copy are basically irrelevant, since by then I predict everything written will be in electronic media format and record(s).

How true indeed.

Kevin and others, please be aware that I was typing my last post while Kevin was hitting the "Send" key. I think Kevin's plan is just wonderful.