BEST BOOK ON PARKER

[King Brown]

I accept with thanks everything here about Johnson's role in reporting Parker history. Stephen Hodges, however, was looking for opinions on buying the BEST Parker book. There's no dishonour or disrespect in saying that Johnson's isn't in the running. I was disappointed in its depth, structure and writing. Affection and gratitude has its place but no one is served by anything less than impartiality and honesty in answering questions.

[Bill Murphy]

Come on, King, I ranked the Johnson book dead last. Where is that "dead horse" icon? We gave the poster the information he asked for and for another ten bucks, he can have a Johnson book.

[Steve Hodges]

Guys, thanks for all your input. I need to get busy buying books!!!

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by King Brown

Affection and gratitude has its place but no one is served by anything less than impartiality and honesty in answering questions.

I agree with that statement King, but in view of the fact that this thread had morphed (as most threads are wont to do) into other facets of 'Parker books' and what is regarded by most as a complete 'Parker library' I will repeat that no Parker collector's library would be complete without Peter Johnson's contribution.

Best, Dean