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Author Topic: Any word on Bob Charron and his Fiori book? Kent Member Member # 161 posted 07-13-2009 07:27 AM                Hi All -- I attended several days of Bob Charron's workshops a few years back, and found them extremely interesting, informative, and enjoyable. I've been looking forward to the publication of his book, but I can't find it on the Chivalry Bookshelf. Can anybody shed any light on what is or isn't happening with regards to his book on Fiori dei Liberi? ANy info is appreciated -- Kent Registered: Apr 2001  |  IP: Logged Fire Stryker Admin & Advocatus Diaboli Member # 2 posted 07-13-2009 10:05 AM                   I'll ask him. Registered: May 2000  |  IP: Logged gaukler Member Member # 30 posted 07-13-2009 12:34 PM                   I've been waiting for Bob's book for almost a decade now. I'm not holding my breath. Tom Leoni has just published a full translation of the Getty MS. You can buy it from Lulu: http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/fiore-de-liberis-fior-di-battaglia/7344691 mark -------------------- mark@medievalwares.com http://www.medievalwares.com medieval metalwork and authentic antiquities Registered: May 2000  |  IP: Logged Fire Stryker Admin & Advocatus Diaboli Member # 2 posted 07-14-2009 04:48 AM                   Actually got a note back from Bob, he's finished the translation and has a few other things like appendices to set up and thinks it will be a few more months. Registered: May 2000  |  IP: Logged Fire Stryker Admin & Advocatus Diaboli Member # 2 posted 07-14-2009 04:48 AM                   A few more months that that the main body is complete. Registered: May 2000  |  IP: Logged gaukler Member Member # 30 posted 07-14-2009 09:48 AM                   Two years ago, at WMAW, Bob assured me that it would be out by Christmas. mark -------------------- mark@medievalwares.com http://www.medievalwares.com medieval metalwork and authentic antiquities Registered: May 2000  |  IP: Logged Fire Stryker Admin & Advocatus Diaboli Member # 2 posted 07-14-2009 11:25 AM                   Perhaps now that the main work/translation is finished it shouldn't be long now. Reworking is part of the process and it seems at times there are a lot of works that are rushed out the door to be the first, but not necessarily the best. I'm hoping that this time it is out by Christmas. I have the Italian work with the Getty plates, but English is so much easier for me. Registered: May 2000  |  IP: Logged Woodcrafter Member Member # 197 posted 07-15-2009 08:44 AM                   Apparently Tom's version is already seeing corrections required. -------------------- Woodcrafter 14th c. Woodworking Registered: Jul 2001  |  IP: Logged Kent Member Member # 161 posted 07-15-2009 12:55 PM                A few years ago, Christian Tobler told me that his first book, Secrets of German Medieval Swordsmanship, could do with some reworking in a couple of his interpretations,. This was shortly after it was printed. I guess most interpreters find new interpretations as they go over their material, even after the 100th time! I'll be buying Bob's book, whenever it comes out, the same as I do Christian's -- their work is exhaustive, functional, and just a lot of fun to try out. Kent Registered: Apr 2001  |  IP: Logged

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