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Recent communication with John indicates that he will be distributing his book in the U.S. through a warehouse in Sealy, TX.

Details will be available soon...but I believe there will be a couple ways to pay for the book, which will then be shipped from Texas.

The first shipment of books has not yet arrived, but once they do I will post it up, along with details on where to go to order.

My offer still stands - I will pick up books in Sealy and mail them to members, should the other methods prove difficult. I want to make it easy for folks to get their copies.

Prices and availability of paperback, hardcover and limited edition hardcover will also be communicated once those details are in hand.

This has been a long time coming! Besides the usual "Africa drama", John's editor fell ill with appendicitis and had to go under the knife right about the time they were finishing up.

I hope to be back soon with more information!


Tim

I'm interested!

I am too.

John sent me an advance electronic copy to read and it is a great narrative on his life and times. HIGHLY recommend it

I'm in.

Tarbe, Please add me to your list. Rio7

Add me also please.

Once the books arrive in the states I will make a run to the warehouse and pick up a pile.

Gents, please let me know if you want a soft or hardcover.

Pricing not available yet...but it's a book, not a rifle...so we should be able to guess +/- $5 or $10.


Tim

Anyone who PM'd me previously saying they wanted a book - please either post here or send me another PM as my PMs got nuked (probably by me...typical old 'puterphobe.

Once the books arrive in the states I will make a run to the warehouse and pick up a pile.

Gents, please let me know if you want a soft or hardcover.

Pricing not available yet...but it's a book, not a rifle...so we should be able to guess +/- $5 or $10.


Tim

I have started a spreadsheet to keep track. Between here and another site there is quite a bit of interest!

Those of you in this thread...I have you down. Just let me know if you are wanting a hard or soft cover.


Tim

It will depend on the pricing. Leaning towards hardcover though.

I just learned that there will be three price points for the book:

e-book at $35
Soft cover at $60
Limited edition signed hard cover (in slip cover) $250

There will be links on John’s website to order any of the above, and I will also be buying copies locally in Texas and mailing.

I was not aware of the e-book, and I also mistakenly thought there would be a generic hard cover.

Tim

Recent post seen on another forum, regarding John's book "Facing Down Fear":



I received an advanced copy for review purposes. It contains great stories, and John is a very good writer, with a sense of humour, so I was VERY impressed.

I look forward to seeing the print copies, because the photos are also outstanding.

Put me down for a soft cover, when available. Thank you.

I have put you on my spreadsheet!


Tim

Once the books ship from Africa I will PM all who have asked for a book, to let you know where to send funds and to solicit your mailing address.

I have nearly $2,000 worth of pre-orders already. I am going to be writing a big check when I go to pick these books up!


Tim

I keep checking to see if it is on Amazon, no dice. I figure it would be easier for you that way, seeing I am from Canada. I also can't see how to order from John's website. Shipping would probably be a bear for cost.

So I will trouble you Tarbe, as there seems no other option. Let me know what is easiest for payment, considering I am in a foreign country. Paper cover please.

IT WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE OTHER THAN WHAT TARBIO HAS SAID.

I have you down on my spreadsheet for a soft cover.

You won't be able to order a book off John's website until the books are in Texas and ready to go. Then a link to order will be put up.

If you order on John's site, the order will make its way to TX and will be shipped from the warehouse.

Anyone can order from John's website once the link is up. I am just trying to spread the word on a few select websites and make it as easy as possible for folks to get the book.

Tim

Here are the folks from 24HCF that are on my spreadsheet for a soft cover:

Fosteology
AB2506
10generation
test1328
RIO7
fgold767
Orion2000

If you are on the list and want off, let me know!

If you are not on the list, and want a book, let me know that too!


Tim

PM Sent

Please out me down for one hard cover and two softs.
Thanks

I'd like a soft cover copy, Thank You!

muygrande1 and colodog - got you both down on the spreadsheet!


Tim

Tim, please put me down for a soft cover copy as well. I will be ordering the hard cover when it becomes available.

Will do sir!

I am already planning to pick up 7 of the limited edition hard covers (and counting) so if you want me to make it 8, I can put you down for a hard and a soft.

FYI - John said the delay in getting the books to the states is problems at the printer getting the hard cover done - they are waiting to ship everything together.


Tim

Per John, the books have now (finally!) shipped to the U.S.

I will be in touch with the Distributor and as soon as they are available I will head over and buy up at least $1,000 worth of books.

Once I have the books and mailers in my hands, I will start PM'ing all those who expressed interest, to let you know where to send the funds.


Tim

Please add me to the list for a soft cover. Will John have books available at DSC for sale and autographing ? If so then I will pick up a copy there. Thanks,Porsche73

Thanks Tarbe!

Yes, John will be at DSC and he will be signing books.

You can purchase there, or ahead of time. Let me know if you want me to add you to my list.

Here is the current 24HCF list:


Fosteology 24HCF
AB2506 24HCF
10generation 24HCF
test1328 24HCF
RIO7 24 HCF
fgold767 24HCF
Orion2000
Willowcreek1996
elkcrazy
muygrande1
colodog
Doc Rocket
solrac13 (Carlos)

Tim, not sure if you have me down for hard or soft, but I'd prefer to buy a hardcover.

Yes sir, have you down for a hardcover.


Tim

A soft copy for me, please. Rusty

Got you on the list Rusty.


Tim

Highly recommend the book. Had the good fortune to hunt with John this fall and brought a copy home. Highly recommend going to Zim to pick up your copy:)

Per John the books were on a Delta flight heading to the U.S. earlier this week.

Should be in Customs now...waiting for word that they are in Texas at last!


Tim

Hi Tim please put me down for soft cover. Let me know when you want payment?
Thanks
Bill

Hi Bill

I added you to the spreadsheet.

Per John Sharp, the books should be in the warehouse in Texas this week.

Once I go pick up my first installment, I will start PM'ing members on my list (in roughly the order they placed their "order") with payment info, and to request shipping instructions.


Tim

Thanks Tim will keep eye on it
Bill

The books are in Texas.

I will be calling the Distributor tomorrow to try to set up a pick up time.

I will start by purchasing $3,000 worth or books and then PM'ing guys in the order that they appear on my list. I have a total of $6k worth of commitments from guys here and on two other websites.

As money comes in, I will ship!

It will take a couple working days after I get the books before I start shipping as I will need to secure mailers/flat rate envelopes.

Watch your PMs!


Tim

I am picking up the first slug of books later this week and will be sending out emails with payment details.

If you don’t get a PM right away, don’t panic. I have about 60 people on the list and I will be notifying about 15 at a time, in order.

Tim

I am picking up the first $3k worth of books tomorrow.

Then I promptly leave town for 5 days.

I want to get postage info from the Post Office before I start soliciting money...want to make sure I have the number right. So I won't be home and ready to ship until late next week.

Here is the list I have for 24HCF folks:

@Fosteology 1 soft

@AB2506 1 soft

@10generation 1 soft

@test1328 1 soft

@RIO7 1 soft

@fgold767 1 soft

@Orion2000 1 soft

@elkcrazy 1 soft

@muygrande1 2 soft, 1 hard

@colodog 1 soft

@Doc Rocket 1 Hard

@solrac13 1 soft

@65Jeffrey 1 soft

@rustyzipper 1 soft

@bapple 1 soft

Please PM me to confirm or change your order. I will reply back with address to send money, and actual amount, once I know postage.

Thanks,

Tim

Please put me down for 1 soft
I just sent you a PM

Got it StrayDog.

Hi Tim let me know will get payment out
B apple

Went to the PO today and grilled the lady at the counter regarding my options for shipping dozens of these books.

She convinced me that the smallest padded media mailer would be best from a cost and security standpoint (the soft cover fits tightly in the mailer and doesn't shift around - therefore doesn't get a running start at a tear!).

So here are the official mailing costs:

CONUS and Alaska (really? Alaska costs the same as Texas?): $4.76

Canada: $17.59 (ouch! You Canadians are subsidizing the Alaskans!)

Hard cover books that need to ship are not going into mailer pouches...the edges on the book sleeve are too sharp (no pun intended) and I do not want to risk damage to a $250 book!

Hards will get wrapped and secured inside a medium flat rate box. $12.45

So please just add the appropriate shipping cost to your book order ($60 for soft and $250 for numbered/autographed hards). Then send me your address in a PM and I will work on getting books out.

This will be on the honor system. I will ship as I get addresses and have the books to ship.

My trip to MO this weekend got postponed, so I will be making a PO run tomorrow!

If you want to pick up your book(s) at DSC or HSC, PM me that info too, and I will update my spreadsheet.

I will PM you when your book ships.

Tim

Well, I just picked up $3,000 worth of books, 25 soft cover and 6 hard cover.

The hard cover are all gone/sold and I only have 6 of the soft cover left!

The next 6 guys to PM me their address will get these, and then I am busy setting up another rendezvous with the distributor to get more books!


Tim

Im in for a soft cover book! Incoming PM

Packaged up and will hit the mail Monday!

4 softs left. Next shipment scheduled to pick up Tuesday.


Tim

All of the first shipment of books are sold.

Hope to pick up more tomorrow from the distributor.


Tim

Canada: $17.59 (ouch! You Canadians are subsidizing the Alaskans!)

Thanks for reminding Tarbe! We Canadians are used to getting raped on shipping costs all the time.

I didn't trigger anyone did I?

Just got My John Sharps Book, from Tarbe Just the Pics alone are worth the soft cover Price! if you were even thinking about getting this book, you better order one! Its That Good!

Gents

The second delivery of soft cover books is now sold out.

I do have a few hard cover books left (limited edition of 500, signed and numbered, $250).

It will probably be after Christmas before I can get more soft covers. But feel free to PM me to get on the list, and I will make sure you get one!


Tim

I got the book. I'm going to take my time reading it. I have only perused some of the pictures so far then read a few early chapters. Thanks Tarbe. Rusty

I can't believe my copy arrived today. There is supposedly a back log because of the rotating Canada post strike ( Federal government ordered them back to work) and sometimes packages get delayed at Customs.

Book looks great.

Thanks Tarbe.

You are most welcome Sir!

Hope you enjoy getting a glimpse into John's career.


Tim

I meant to say that the book arrived in perfect order. I don't have that kind of luck usually. I ordered a gold filigreed (decorated lavishly) covered book for my Thai brother whom I haven't seen for about 8 years and the decoration was destroyed and the book was bent. It could have been used for a radius gauge. That's in the good care of the USPS. I was surprised this soft bound wasn't a radius gauge as well. Thanks to John Sharp and Tarbe. Rusty

Hey all

I trust everyone who has ordered have received their book by now.

Between 24 Hour Campfire and another site, I shipped 53 books so far. Every book was shipped prior to receiving funds.

Aside from a few extraordinary cases (illness in family type stuff that was communicated ahead of time), every book has been paid for.

It is heartening to know that we have a community here that is worthy of such trust!

I have two of the limited edition, signed and numbered hard cover books, and three soft covers still available.

Also, if you are going to SCI or DSC conventions, books will be available for sale - at SCI at Wintershoek Safaris - Booth #:2019 and at DSC Booth #4342.

Take care all,


Tim

Tim ,at DSC in John's Booth or with Johnny at Wintershoek?

John’s booth at DSC.

Lynn Everts is working books out of Johnny’s booth at SCI, as John will be in the Rigby booth for SCI.

Got it. Just exting with John now, so I'm set.

Looking forward to seeing John at DSC!

I should be at John's booth right around 1000 on Thursday.

Just finished the book today. It is a good read all the way through.

Thanks for the feedback Jim!

John sold out of books at SCI (despite what seemed like a meager turn out) and then brought twice the number of books to DSC.

When I left the show Saturday afternoon, he was on his way to selling out again.

Every time I went by his booth it seemed like someone was buying a book and getting it signed.

John probably has cramps in his right hand tonight...and is glad for it!

Update: While at DSC I left my remaining books with John as he was at risk of running out.

Not only did all of John's copies sell, my books also sold!

It appears there may need to be a second printing of the soft cover!

This is great news. Thanks to all who purchased books and gave reviews.

Indeed great news.

Good to hear! Great read for anyone interested in African hunting.

Yes I Enjoyed Johns Book, a Must read, for anyone intersted In Africa!

Reviving this thread to make a couple points....

1. I have three soft cover and one hard cover still available.

2. A framable print is in the works, of the cover photo used for the book...the iconic river crossing picture that just reeks of hard-core African hunting. There will be a limited run of numbered and signed copies..I think about 200 but don't quote me. They will be available at DSC this coming January and will also be available at some point via mail...likely after DSC. Pricing is being worked out. The number I have heard left me thinking they will sell out quickly! This will be a fairly large print. I saw a picture of John holding one up and it appears to be about 24" tall and 30" wide? Not a small print...

3. I am wheels-up August 12 to travel to the BVC to spend 12 days with John and his team. I hope I can manage to not get fired from my job these next two weeks. I am like a little kid waiting for Christmas.

What are hunting at BVC?
Have a great trip.

I want an ebook.

Tried to order thru website and got an error.

Cape Buffalo is primary goal. If/when I have a buffalo in the salt, we will chase PG.

I would love to get an old pig of a Livingstone Eland. A Hyena would be cool.

I might even hunt a second buff if available...especially and old, nasty busted up bull.

I will send John an email to see if he is aware of an issue.


Tim

John reports that a problem was found and corrected yesterday.

Please try again - and John sends his apologies and thanks!

Tim

I just sold my last hardcover limited edition. I will be carrying it to the BVC next week for a personal inscription by John.

I have an email in to the U.S. distributor to see if there are any more to be had.

To anyone who PMs me - I won't be back in the States until the end of the month.


Tim

The last 3 soft covers are now sold as well.

Thanks,


Tim

Happy Hunting Tim!

Thanks!

The hardcover is now selling for $285 on Amazon.

Must be a good book!

It is, but not $285USD good. A lot of books published overseas are very expensive in NA.

John is still getting it done in the BVC!

Regarding the River Crossing print;

I have the first 125 prints done and in my possession: The first 50 of the 300 limited edition 20x30, 50 of the 16x24 and 25 of the 24x36.

The limited edition will be signed and numbered, and will come with a 4" x 3/4" brass plaque for the frame ( says "John Sharp - Zimbabwe River Crossing". Also comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

Prices are:

20x30 Limited: $195

16x24: $65

24x36: $125

We will be selling the prints initially at DSC, then via mail order.

The reaction to the print has been amazing thus far. We have had non-hunters who peripherally find out about this print commit to purchasing it...especially the limited edition. I am fearful that it will sell out before DSC is over!

Be sure to stop by John's booth at DSC (Booth #4340). I will have one of each size framed and on display.

I'l see you guys at DSC. Hold one of the signed ones for me..

So is he taking big bulls this year?

Did you read Doc Rocket's post or is there an underlying issue here, re: the supposed lack of big bulls?

I think it's safe to say John puts his clients on good bulls EVERY year.

John is a professional who puts his client’s wishes first.

So he works his tail off to do the best for the client, within the legal and operational limitations.

I can tell you we broke off a number of stalks due to bulls not meeting John’s expectations (which were in part informed by my expectations).

Until he put me on an old 41 inch bull. At that point, both our expectations were met - or exceeded!

If a hunter is only about shooting a big bull, he can just go to a farm.

I noticed you only asked about the size of the bulls he is shooting, and not the overall experience. Surely that’s not all that is important to you?

He does. Tim and his partner both got big bulls, and while both the bulls I’ve shot with him have been under forty, they were both incredible hunts, and the old dugga boy I shot 3 months ago is a hell of a trophy. There’s more to a “good” bull than his outside spread.

Well, whenI hunted with him, my bull went 38" but my hunting partner's went just a bit over 40. Then there was my 59" kudu (well, 59 3/4s), and a 15.5" Bushbuck, but since some are about measuring dick lengths, I'll put that out there.

...not to mention Cate’s wildebeest from this last August is well into Rowland Ward’s book, and may make SCI book, as well.

Bring it to Alberta, I'll measure it for SCI. If it is well into Roland Ward, it is likely a Gold or for sure Silver medal bull.

Here are the prints I framed for display at DSC - to give an idea of relative size.

24x36, 16x24, 20x30.




The 20x30 size is limited to only 300 and they will be numbered and signed and will come with the brass plaque and certificate of authenticity, numbered to the print.