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"ALL the SAINTS"................. published November 29th 2013

Fitzhugh Fella

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Fitzhugh Fella

Fitzhugh Fella

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Our new book (576 pages and bigger than A4 size) is being published on the last weekend of November and we are hoping to have a launch on the evening of the 29th, venue to be confirmed. The book contains a profile and photo, sometimes two of over 1000 ex-Saints, going back to the first competitive fixture in 1887 and although we have published Who's Whos before this one is more than just an update as we have tracked down and spoken to most still alive and taped interviews with quite a few who have passed on. Terry Paine is writing the foreword. It really is the most in-depth comprehensive player profile book ever published although I say so myself :)

It retails at £35 (our print bill alone is over £30000) but if anyone wants a copy for £30 upfront (and get your name and town in the back) and you can pick it up from my place in Otterbourne, Gary's in Eastleigh or the stadium on match days then please let us know within the next 4 weeks. This is the last book in the Hagiology pipeline and it really would make the perfect Xmas present.

 

Those interested can e mail me at Duncan@duncanholley.co.uk or go to http://www.hagiologists.com and order directly. Cheques made payable to ALL the SAINTS can be sent to 1 Park Lane, Otterbourne Hants SO21 2HY

 

Thanks to Steve Grant for giving me his permission to use this forum, the Saints web, it's a blatant plug I know but the more books we sell privately the less the loss/risk. And thanks to all those who have helped in whatever way over the last decade it has taken to get this far.

Rgds Duncan Holley, Gary Chalk and David Bull

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including postal address and Mr Cortese no longer writing anything
SNSUN

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I've been looking forward to this. I love my A-Z of Saints - but when Francis Benali is the most recent entry, you realise it's time to update it! :0)

Fitzhugh Fella

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thanks Colin - I think we are slowly coming to the end of the road apart from updates. There is talk of the Magnificent 80s and as recently as today David Bull has been approached by a publisher interested in that decade. I am not sure there is such an appetite for books any more. I took a bit of a hit on Suited and Booted last year - still a few thousand away from recuperating my outlay. I printed 3000 which was too many. Still its a book that doesn't age but Mrs Holley a little fed up of boxes everywhere. Thanks for all your orders so far had a good response.

Colinjb

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thanks Colin - I think we are slowly coming to the end of the road apart from updates. There is talk of the Magnificent 80s and as recently as today David Bull has been approached by a publisher interested in that decade. I am not sure there is such an appetite for books any more. I took a bit of a hit on Suited and Booted last year - still a few thousand away from recuperating my outlay. I printed 3000 which was too many. Still its a book that doesn't age but Mrs Holley a little fed up of boxes everywhere. Thanks for all your orders so far had a good response.

 

I will look forward to any project that you guys undertake. As for updates. It always seemed to me that the magnum opus that is 'In That Number' Would be ideal for updated/follow up editions on a ten year basis.

david in sweden

david in sweden

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I will look forward to any project that you guys undertake. As for updates.

 

It always seemed to me that the magnum opus that is 'In That Number' Would be ideal for updated/follow up editions on a ten year basis.

 

My thought too Colin. Let the guys get this one off the shelves first and maybe they can persuaded...?....especially as many of those involved are still around for comments /stories.

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Although those intervening years weren't so glorious, it's still part of the club history and some good things came out of it, and a special page with a full size pic. of Marcus must be included..

orchardsaint

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My thought too Colin. Let the guys get this one off the shelves first and maybe they can persuaded...?....especially as many of those involved are still around for comments /stories.

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Although those intervening years weren't so glorious, it's still part of the club history and some good things came out of it, and a special page with a full size pic. of Marcus must be included..

 

very much yes! my lad is being 'guided' in the world of saints using 'in that number' but an up to date one, as suggested every ten years or so, would be perfect. these wouldn't be as thick, and so lessen the price, and would nesessitate people to buy the originals!

Fan The Flames

Fan The Flames

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I'm looking forward to this new book. Can I take the opportunity to thank Hagiology for documenting the history of our club, 'In that number' is a constant pleasure and it just would not exist with out the enormous effort of the Hagiology guys.

 

I would be all over an 80's book, that's my teenage years. I will also buy a copy of Suited and Booted to do my bit.

 

Kind regards.

St Jim

St Jim

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Duncan, this is great. Do you ship overseas?

 

 

Also, when are you publishing your next and your best piece of work.......... Pompey Takeover Saga :)

Noodles34

Noodles34

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Count me in Duncan with name at book.

I will pick up from you.

From Horton Heath Saint, now 9-3

 

Did you not co write it?

 

Why did you change your name?

 

Why does a skate want a book on Saints?

Fitzhugh Fella

Fitzhugh Fella

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Did you not co write it?

 

Why did you change your name?

 

Why does a skate want a book on Saints?

 

 

Noodles, I do know 9-3, he is a good Saints fan and was involved in the printing of Suited and Booted.

Noodles34

Noodles34

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Noodles, I do know 9-3, he is a good Saints fan and was involved in the printing of Suited and Booted.

 

That's fair enough then, finally confirmed all he said was true (maybe I missed that previously).

 

Taken all back and apologies to HS or 9-3

 

Though it has to be said, he did come up with some strange threads.

Fitzhugh Fella

Fitzhugh Fella

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STOP PRESS - The book is now going to be launched on the 29th November in conjunction with the ex-Saints at the Holiday Inn at 7:30. Lots of ex-players like Matt, Terry Paine, Mick Channon etc etc will be there. Tickets £6 from me (send me a cheque and a sae) and if you buy a copy of the book you get your six quid back. Fuller details later

Saints67

Saints67

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Will any of the books ordered on line and posted out be able to be signed on the night or will they be dispatched before then? Or am I being very cheeky? Steve

Fitzhugh Fella

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Closing date for subscribers is the 25th of October.

Anyone wants to come to the launch on Nov 29th it is £6 a ticket which can be claimed back when buying a book. Tickets can be bought from me, cheques made payable to ALL the SAINTS - please inc a sae.

beatlesaint

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all the saints

 

published November 29th 2013

 

inaccurate by the end of january.

 

Not if we don't sign anyone in January smart arse :)

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sotonist

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Not if we don't sign anyone in January smart arse :)

we can cover all bases by writing "nearly" on it in permanent marker if anyone signs.

 

but leave room to fit "not" in front of it for the long term.

Strangely Brown

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we can cover all bases by writing "nearly" on it in permanent marker if anyone signs.

 

but leave room to fit "not" in front of it for the long term.

 

Wow! Thank god we all don't live in your world mate, Saints history would never be shared ever!!

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