The earlier post would have been more complete had I included information about how to obtain the book.
Dr de Scally took a conscious decision to eschew the normal route of selling on Amazon as a means to support Canadian booksellers, even though this makes distribution more difficult. Perhaps there are those among you who are also avoiding Amazon as a protest against restrictions on editorial independence.
The book is available at locally-owned bookshops in mountain communities in British Columbia (Armchair Books in Whistler; Fable Book Parlour in Revelstoke, and Four Point Books in Golden and Invermere). It may also be ordered from the author by emailing lettersfrompakistan@gmail.com.
The book price is CAD30.00. Shipping within Canada is CAD19.30, but up to three books can be shipped without an increase in postage. For mailing outside Canada send an email with your full address and request a quote. Payment is by domestic or international e-transfer.
Given the current rate of exchange the prices for American buyers is USD21.00 for the book, so there is an added incentive to buy!
It is a fine book, very suitable as a gift, and a way to support Canada. And you don't have to be Canadian to do that!
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ReplyDeleteI hope they sell a lot of books, David!
ReplyDeleteHugs and kisses, Marit
I have just done so. My daughter was with External Affairs in Pakistan for four years and did a lot of work in that area. You can find photos of her on my blog with her Landrover in similar roads, just for a starter. I think she would love this book and will try to get a copy. Thank you for the headsup.
ReplyDeleteThis explains why my librarian couldn't find it for interlibrary loan. Let me reread how to order it.
ReplyDeleteThank you, David!
ReplyDeleteYes I remember the review. Interesting how he decided to sell it. Everything seems to be on Amazon these days!
ReplyDeleteIt's because he's a person with principles, Ananka.
DeleteSomething so many lack these days!
DeleteGood on Dr. de Scally to stand by his convictions.
ReplyDeleteAny book that has details about the Himalayas is very good.
ReplyDeleteI'm always about supporting Canada. Thanks for the information.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the information, David.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I hope he sells buckets of books.
ReplyDeleteThat's another point in favor of this book. We must continue promoting local purchases and, above all, the boycott of the US.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo David
Has completado perfectamente la información.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo
Good for the author to do this. Although it means it may be more difficult for me to get the book, I totally understand and support Canadians boycotting the US. That's the only way to stop those stupid tariffs the idiot in Washington is imposing on Canada. For what real reason? Our economy here in New England (especially northern New England) depends a lot on Canadian trade, in fact most of our gas is processed there. And my friend's husband who is a contractor is complaining because his work is at a stand still. Although there is plenty of logging in New Hampshire and Maine, the wood is then sent to Canada to be milled. Now it comes back with a ridiculous tariff expense on it. I guess it's hard for him to get wood for working from the agent he uses, and so not only is he being affected, but so is his agent. OK, those are just a few examples and I'm sure you know of plenty more. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Erika. Your empathy is greatly appreciated.
DeleteGreat to hear the book may also be ordered from the author by sending an email. I can pay by bank transfer. I agree on supporting your country.
ReplyDeleteGood for him avoiding Amazon ! I entirely agree with that.
ReplyDeleteAs an author yourself you would certainly appreciate this action, Jenny.
DeleteThank you for this alternative purchase information David. I prefer to avoid Amazon and am all in on supporting Canada in every way.
ReplyDeleteI shall make a stop in Revelstoke next trip to BC in May, Believe it or not but the parking is brutal in that town's core!, But a small town bookstore is well worth the effort. I remember when BC and Alberta were mad at each other, for whatever issue was bugging either side, Covid, wine, pipelines....now redirected south, what a funny bunch we can be about "Amazon"
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your stop in Revelstoke. Great to visit these communities.Hopefully we are about to put some of this inter-provincial squabbling behind us.
DeleteThank you David for this information.
ReplyDeleteI hope that many books will be sold.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Irma
Great idea to do it by email, but you know who is now targeting the US Mail. good luck to the author and all the ones here who plan to order it..
ReplyDeleteThank you for that information and I do hope that he sells many books.
ReplyDeleteVery useful, David! We also avoid Amazon. They've launched their new .ie web address and reaction has been mixed with some being thrilled and some not so much.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great book! I hope all the copies will be sold and a second printing will be needed. Unfortunately, I only read books in my native language...
ReplyDeleteI buy my books at my local bookstore because I want the bookstore to survive. Some of the nice shops here have already closed because more and more supermarkets are opening and the smaller shops can't keep up.
That's a real shame.
All the best to you in Canada. Canada, that's music to my ears.
Thank you David.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I have a friend who would enjoy that book and I will try to find a copy as a gift. I may have to read it first! Hugs
ReplyDeleteThank you for this information, David. I was wondering how to get the book - now I know. I can completely understand why he wouldn't want to sell it on Amazon.
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