Comments on: The Devil’s Discus – in Thai

By: CJ Hinke

CJ Hinke — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:14:45 +0000

There was never an official ban of Stevenson’s book, written as it was, with unprecedented Royal cooperation and access.

However, the book was also never officially acknowledged by the Palace.

At the time of its publication, booksellers were wary of carrying any book about the monarchy so The Revolutionary King fell through the cracks.

By: BKK lawyer

BKK lawyer — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:12:25 +0000

Srithanonchai: No, Stevenson’s book is not banned. I had always heard that bookstores would order it for a customer but were not stocking it, so I’m surprised to hear Kino has it on their shelves!

By: Srithanonchai

Srithanonchai — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:28:29 +0000

A quick question: I was under the impressions that William Stevenson’s book on “The Revolutionary King” was banned in Thailand. Yet, I saw three copies on sale at Kino. Was there no such ban?

By: CJ Hinke

CJ Hinke — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:20:03 +0000

Dragon’s Mouth Publications informs me that sometimes the ABE website fails to reset. The link above works and the price is $40 + shipping.

By: CJ Hinke

CJ Hinke — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:20:58 +0000

Of course, the $780 book is a first edition!

The link I posted worked for me yesterday using any search parameters.

What I meant by expensive was, I think, around $40.

I have queried the publisher and will post a new link as soon as I have one.

By: Mark Teufel

Mark Teufel — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:59:38 +0000

780 US-Dollar??? My translation to which I added a lot of comments and two interviews with German forensic experts cost Euro 29.90 (+ shipping). Book is in German Language, print on demand.
http://www.epubli.de/shop/showshopelement?pubId=2141

If there is a major interest, I could organize an English language reprint in Germany including the interviews and comments, if wished, if someone is ready to become co-author due to my limited English language knowledge.

By: BKK lawyer

BKK lawyer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:25:52 +0000

US $780! Sorry. CJ, if FACT has the rights, why don’t you make copies available yourself? Even if you cover your costs, it should be a bit more affordable than $780.

By: CJ Hinke

CJ Hinke — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:59:35 +0000

FOUND IT! The price is rather expensive as the book is produced by print-on-demand but is a high quality production.

The Devil’s Discus
Rayne Kruger
Dragon’s Mouth Press
Hong Kong
2009
ISBN-10: 988-97752-5-5
ISBN-13 978-988-97752-5-4

The Devil’s Discus may be purchased from ABE Books http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?sts=t&vci=1330729&an=&tn=devil%27s+discus&kn=&isbn=&x=0&y=0

Please note this book CANNOT be shipped to addresses in Thailand.

By: Ralph Kramden

Ralph Kramden — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:27:26 +0000

If FACT has the rights, will it be re-published? One imagines that a publisher would be interested.

By: CJ Hinke

CJ Hinke — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:41:50 +0000

Since Mark Teufel, German translator of DD, alerted me to a new edition in English, published in Hong Kong, I have been on a mission to find this book.

As befitting the Discus, finding the book is proving a mysterious process.

What we know:
The Devil’s Discus, [Hong Kong]: 2009, DMP Publications, ISBN-10: 988-97752-5-5,
ISBN-13: 978-988-97752-5-4

The only known copy is held in the library of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Call no. DS585.K78 2009). CUHK claims the book was provided to them by the Hong Kong copyright depository for published works (requirement of five copies), the Books Registration Office of the Hong Kong Central Library.

CUHK staff further claims there are no contact details for the publisher in the book. Curious they don’t seem to want to be contacted to sell their books!

In fact, we don’t even know for sure that this edition was published in Hong Kong as CUHK has mentioned a notation “Printed in USA”. However, if, in fact, copies were deposited with the BRO, it is a good indication the publishers in in Hong Kong.

A ‘net search for the publisher comes up empty, as do searches for the mystery ISBNs (shades of Harry Nicolaides!).

As NM readers may know, Rayne Kruger’s widow, Prudence Leith, gifted FACT with all international rights to DD. However, we are very pleased to see the book getting the attention it well deserves.

I have lots of feelers out to find the publishers but perhaps some NM reader can help.