Videos tagged with Book Publishing

This Q&A session covers a wide range of firearms topics, including the evolution of firearm design, the adoption of the Sig P320 by Switzerland, the pros and cons of high-pressure cartridges, the legal precariousness of FRTs and auto sears, the effectiveness of 338 Norma machine guns, comparisons of general-purpose machine guns like the FN MAG 58 and PKM, the book publishing process, firearm safety, and the technical aspects of firearm optics and camera gear. The discussion highlights the practicalities of firearm development, manufacturing, and use, as well as the challenges and considerations involved in creating and distributing firearms-related content and literature.

This video announces the successful funding of the 'spine hubs' stretch goal for a book about Finnish small arms. The next stretch goal involves custom blue and white headbands for the book binding. The book covers Finnish firearms from pistols to light machine guns and is written in English.

This video announces an update on the "Forged in Snow" book project, confirming that the first stretch goal for page gilding has been met. The retail edition will feature gold page gilding, while the Kickstarter edition will have silver gilding for a contrasting aesthetic with its white and silver embossed cover. The next stretch goal involves adding a biographical section on Simoha, a renowned Finnish sniper, and will include details about the M28/30 rifle he used.

This entry details the book 'Licensed Troubleshooter: The Guns of James Bond' by Caleb Daniels, announced on Forgotten Weapons. The book explores both fictional and real-world firearms associated with James Bond, drawing from literary and cinematic portrayals, and their historical context. It highlights the author's expertise in Bond lore and firearms, with a Kickstarter campaign offering various editions and stretch goals.

This video features Henry Chan of 9 Hole Reviews and Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons discussing the nuances of Chinese translation, particularly for Ian's book 'Pistols of the Warlords.' They explore how regional differences in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China affect translation styles, moving from literal to more evocative interpretations, and delve into specific terminology related to China's Warlord Era.

Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons discusses the incredible achievement of his book's Kickstarter campaign reaching $1 million. He outlines a potential $2 million stretch goal for a worldwide book tour, detailing the logistical considerations and international locations based on sales data, while also addressing content constraints for future books.

This video announces the final stretch goal for a Kickstarter campaign to fund the book "Chassepot to FAMAS: French Military Rifles 1866-201". The creator expresses gratitude for the overwhelming support and plans a livestream party for backers and Patreon supporters, featuring French adult beverages and aiming to break records for funded publishing projects. The livestream will celebrate the book's progress and encourage final pledges.

This video announces the launch of Headstamp Publishing, a new publishing company specializing in small arms and military technology books. The founders aim to create high-quality, artful publications combining historical research with excellent photography and editing. They mention their first book will be on French military rifles, with future titles planned for British bullpup rifles and the history of the Kabul Arsenal. The company is also open to collaborating with authors to produce definitive books on their subjects. Viewers are encouraged to visit their website and sign up for their newsletter.