Isandlwana solving the enigma

Subject: Isandlwana solving the enigma Tue Nov 09, 2021 1:54 pm

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Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:03 pm

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Subject: Isandlwana solving the enigma Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:13 pm

Congratulations Frank . Salute

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Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Tue Nov 09, 2021 3:03 pm

Congratulations Frank. Another one off your Bucket list.

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Tue Nov 09, 2021 4:26 pm

Long overdue! Well done!

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Well done Frank.
Look forward to reading it.
Kate Salute

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Frank - do you know if there is going to be a UK deal with Casemate Publishing who normally distribute 30 degrees stuff at all?

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Tue Nov 09, 2021 7:04 pm

Tim I have no idea, could I suggest you e mail Aulette, [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Im sure she can give you chapter and verse.

Regards

Frank

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Roger that thanks and well done

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Wed Nov 10, 2021 2:16 am

Congratulations Frank

I will contact 30 degrees for a signed copy

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Well Done Frank! Congrats. Look forward to my signed copy as well!

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:35 am

Ive been asked to give an outline of the book.
Many years ago I posed a number of questions for myself.
The route taken by Durnford and the Rocket Battery
The positions of Barker and Scott.
Where did Barker meet the Rocket Battery
Where was the Rocket Battery destroyed.
Why was Johnson left on his own.
Why did Durnford go to the donga.
What where the actions of the mounted colonials.
What was the origin of the iron cross on the battlefield and what does it mark.
The book therefore is a series of linked essays offering answers or solutions to these questions. It was written originally for publcation on this forum but got just to big with over 200 pages, 90 od photos around 15 maps, 7 completely original and the inclusion of all the evidence I have used, thats some where in the order of 40 statements printed in full, not excerpts.
There one or two other digressions Ive touched on but that is the general concept.
Enjoy.

Cheers

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Tue Nov 23, 2021 4:58 pm

For all those in the UK. I've just reserved a copy through
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which will from January distribute the book for 30 Degrees South in the UK with all the savings on postage that entails.
The named contact there is Arlene Hanson.
Julian

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Tue Nov 23, 2021 9:34 pm

Interesting, I have number 18 allocated to me by Aulette I doubt however that it would carry over to a UK distributor. She confirmed today that they still have no pricing details from the Pinetown warehouse.

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Congratulations Frank!

I cannot wait to dig into this when I can get a copy.

Many thanks,
Sam

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Mon Jan 17, 2022 11:26 am

Ive just seen the postal costs from SA, it may be worthwhile contacting [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Mon Jan 17, 2022 12:44 pm

Direct your enquiry FAO Arlene Hanson who seems to be handling advance orders for Frank's book.

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:24 am

Hi gents, I have now relocated from France to Thailand, will the book be available as a kindle book? As I will be able to download it online I’m guessing the postage from South Africa will be an horrendous price

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:46 am

Sorry Danny not at this stage.
frank

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Wed Jan 19, 2022 2:20 pm

Hi
Just received this from Arlene Hanson:

Julian
Further to your query below.

The book was recently shipped to us so will be available in the UK by the end of February, price £34.95.

It will shortly be listed on our distributor’s site [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] ; from where you can pre-order. When the link is live, I’ll send it to you.

ISBN: 978-1-928359-85-2 Release: 02 March 2022

Arlene

Arlene Hanson
Global Book Marketing Ltd.
20 Linnet Close
Gloucester
GL4 4UA

Phone (+44) 20 8590 9700

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Morning all
Just received a message from Aulette this morning regarding the limited edition hardback books.
The hardbacks are now available but only from SA and are R799 each. P+P International Airmail to the UK is R1622 (for two)
Payment is by voucher via an affiliated company website.
Kate

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Tue Feb 01, 2022 6:43 am

Kate the paper back will be available in the UK within the next two weeks at a far cheeper rate. The postal costs out of SA are horrendous as you well know from the parcel I sent to you. I have asked Aulette why they cannot send around 50 LE hard cover to the uk as freight and so reduce the costs dramatically, unfortunatly they turned that down on the basis that they were all numbered???????

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Tue Feb 01, 2022 8:22 am

Frank,

Personally, I think that is an ill-judged decision.

The postage costs are absolutely ridiculous.

JY

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I would have thought if the postage costs were obsolete they would be cheaper Joker

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Tue Feb 01, 2022 8:47 am

Cesar Romero, Jack Nicholson, Heath Ledger, Joaquin Phoenix, and now Gardner1879. Joker

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Tue Feb 01, 2022 9:21 am

Hi All

I have just paid for my copy, yes your correct about the postage being pricy

after 2 years of research for my project, and knowing this Frank that it is a life long project I see it
a small sacrifice.

Job Well done Frank

INKY

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Tue Feb 01, 2022 10:07 am

Folks I cant but agree, however its out of my hands. I obviously want to get as many sales as possible and that isnt from a financial angle.
Possibly one or two e mails to Aulette asking her to bulk send to the UK may have some impact after all 30 degrees south do have to look at this as a financial endevour and selling purely to a SA market will not work for the LE.

Frank

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Tue Feb 01, 2022 10:09 am

I would add by the way that the postal charges are not of Aulette's doing but rather our bold leader and his merry mens need for new BMW's on an ongoing basis.

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Tue Feb 01, 2022 12:17 pm

The response from Aulette:Hi Frank,

It is unfortunate that the postage from SA is so expensive … also had a lot of flack from some customers and two have cancelled their order.

Regrettably, the LE books cannot be shipped to the UK due to the numbering system. We have sent stock of the soft cover to the UK.

Regards,
Aulette

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It's a shame that we can't get to purchase the hardback copies without paying silly money for shipping - the link here gives UK purchasers a cheaper option by buy in advance with free postage via the magic of e bay [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Wed Feb 02, 2022 4:46 am

Hi Tim. I fully agree the postal system here is completely out of reach with the charges.

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Update for those waiting for Frank's book.
Since putting my order in at the beginning of February I had heard nothing back in relation to shipping or tracking.
Apparently Shirley at Pinetown Printers was responsible for sending out the books.
I contacted Aulette again last night and she chased up Shirley who contacted me this morning and said her e-mail wasn't working and my books had been despatched on the 10th February.
She also provided a tracking number.
If anyone is waiting and has not heard anything it may be worth dropping Shirley a line:-

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Kate Very Happy

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:21 am

Hi Kate

I got my tracking number a few days ago, looking forward for its arrival

INKY

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The UK distribution of the paperback version has been back squaded - I was meant to get mine last Thursday 17th but they are still waiting deliveries from the printers:

Isandlwana Solving the Enigma by Frank Allewell 9781928359852 (Paperback, 2022) - Pre Order (delivery estimates for pre-orders are inaccurate. The release date for this title is 22-01-2022 and we will dispatch this as soon as possible)

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:42 pm

Guess I'm the lucky one. received mine last Thursday. (Limited Edition) Didn't get tracking number or any other info, just turned up.

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Mon Feb 21, 2022 10:05 pm

Was it a signed copy.

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Mon Feb 21, 2022 10:08 pm

Yes, Hardback Limited Edition No. 18

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Tue Feb 22, 2022 7:17 am

It seems they are being sent out I received notification from 9 other buyers yesterday. I sincerely hope its worth the wait.

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Thu Feb 24, 2022 3:33 pm

Received to day from Global Book marketing - UK distributors:

Hello Julian,

We’ve just heard back from our shippers that the stock is awaiting clearance and should get to our warehouse next week. Unfortunately, our distributor’s website is having some issues so the link for pre-ordering is not yet visible. I hope this will be resolved shortly and will keep you updated.

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Still no trace of my hardback delivery.
Apparently it was despatched to the UK on the 14th, no more details on the track and trace after that Rolling Eyes

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Fri Feb 25, 2022 12:58 am

Hi Kate

I have the same problem, I got my tracking number and tried to see its progress last night after my book leaving their officers 2 weeks ago.

I just found out the tracking number does not work while in transit, makes sense from Africa

wait another 10 days while paying absorbent freight charges I was told, this will be the last time I will be getting anything posted from Africa

Subject: Isandlwana solving the enigma Fri Feb 25, 2022 1:28 am

Exactly why I ceased purchasing items in Sth Africa a while ago once I realised their Postal service had turned to CRAP! . Couriers are far to costly , luckily for me I get over there and therefore buy what I need when there , although.... Covid has skuttled that for the time being , I'm lucky enough to have a mate over there near Durban who kindly went to pick up my copy of Frank's book ..... direct from the Publisher . Just need to meet up with you Frank when I'm there hopefully in Sept &Oct !? .
90th You need to study mo

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Fri Feb 25, 2022 6:44 am

Its pretty disheartening that I'm powerless to do anything about it.
Sorry folks.

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For anyone still waiting for their books I contacted Shirley yesterday and got this repsonse this monrning:-
Hi Kate
Please see the response from our Post Office below.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

Good day
All items will unfortunately be delayed due to backlogs and limited flights leaving and entering the country of destination. Countries like Australia have just opened up their borders after nearly 2 years, so the backlogs will be quite huge. The office of posting should have notified you of these delays.
At the moment there is no scan of your items in the country of destination as yet.
For future correspondence, please email CustomerservicesKZN@postoffice.co.za
Thanks a lot.
Regards
Devan Vardan
Customer Services Consultant
South African Post Office SOC Limited

Not great when I spent £78 on p+p. I know things have been a bit 'unusual' over the last year or two but for that amount I would have thought they would have used Fed EX or UPS. Those books you sent me Frank from Quagga only took 5 days to arrive.
Course it doesn't explain how Bill has his. Bill can I ask who delivered the book, was it the Royal Mail?

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Tue Mar 01, 2022 7:34 am

Its all up the creek Kate, the reason it was not sent via FED EX or UPS because its less affordable to them and getting any service from CustomerservicesKZN@postoffice.co.za
is wishful thinking.

I bought about 9 prints from UK Ebay last week and I have nearly all them delivered already so backlogs is just an excuse.

Patience is a virtue Kate. please update me when yours arrive.

INKY

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Will do Inky Salute

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:44 am

I’m hoping the book will be available on Amazon/ kindle at some stage in the future it gets delivered instantly and is generally cheaper…many businesses using covid as an excuse for poor service, I feel sorry for frank Allewell as the author, he obviously wants as many people as possible to read his book but is being scuppered by an inefficient supply chain..

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Further update from Shirley about why the postage for my two books cost R1,622,00.

"Hi Kate
We sent it international airmail. And also we have to consider the weight."

I feel sorry for Frank too Danny. Releasing you're first book should be a happy, rewarding experience and it must be very frustrating for him when that experience is disrupted by a third party. A third party to which he has no control.

Subject: Isandlwana solving the enigma Tue Mar 01, 2022 1:19 pm

Hi Kate
As you're aware I live in Australia .....as for the excuse saying that Australia has opened it's borders for the first time in 2 years ,
we did for travellers etc , not for books , parcels were still coming to Australia in record numbers , our borders were closed to travellers etc , there's no possible reason to use the excuse countries had closed borders etc etc , Rubbish of the highest order , the Mail was still arriving but at times it was a little slower.
90th You need to study mo

Subject: Re: Isandlwana solving the enigma Tue Mar 01, 2022 1:34 pm

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