Cardew's "From Trigger to Target"

[mjb108]

Guys,

I'd like to get a copy of this book, but it is obviously out of print and copies are going for big $.  This seems to be the seminal work on airgun theory and experiments, and without relatively easy (affordable) access, many guys are stopped, slowed down, or discouraged.  This seems to hurt the hobby/industry as a whole, in my opinion.

So, am I missing something, or is this a problem?  Is there anything we can do?  Encourage another printing?  Is it still within copyright or is it in the public domain now - which would seem to allow copying and re-distribution? If that were legal, I would be happy to scan a borrowed copy and make the pdf file available, or provide bound copies for a nominal fee.

Thoughts on this are much appreciated.  I just don't think it is right to have to pay $100-$300 for a hobby book that contains essential and required knowledge, and think it is important to (legally) reduce the cost of entry to this knowledge.

Mike

[leftcoast1]

There is one on the yellow forum that pops up from time to time from 70.00 shipped. I paid 50 or 55 for mine and it was used but in like new condition. you can order it it through Amazon UK for about 60-65 with shipping. HTH

[MartinDWhite]

I bought a copy from amazon.co.uk (note the .uk) and it was only like $30 shipped to me from england. If you look around there are still plenty of new copies around for reasonable money. It currently says out of stock, but check back and sooner or later it will be in stock. That is what I did.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Airgun-Trigger-Target-G-V-Cardew/dp/0950510823/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244725366&sr=8-1

Martin D. White

[mjb108]

Jason, Martin,

Thanks for the calibration.  I had seen the one on the Yellow forum as the lower limit, and I assumed the Amazon UK was permanently out because the used copy for sale on the site is at 179 pounds!  But if they replenish stock occassionally, I don't mind spending $30 bucks or so.

Thanks again, I look forward to getting a copy and learning more!

Mike

[Magnum]

I would keep checking amazon.com UK ...I got one a while back thinking was about $30bucks shipped. Tony

[mikeiniowa]

There is a copy that goes out for loan on the Yellow, check and see who gets it next....

[mjb108]

Thanks Mike - that is good to know!

[Als69GT]

Amazon us has copies starting at $ 159

Al

[Slavia]

Try interlibrary loan at the public library.  Give them the title and author and they can find it for your.  The copy I read came from Seattle to me in Minnesota.