Author: Simon Owen
Saturday, 10 August 2002 - 06:32 pm |        |
I discovered some interesting things while having a browse through ebay , listed them here if anyones interested.
" The Mystery of Jack the Ripper " by Leonard Matters : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1553460679
Autograph and photo of Richard Mansfield as Dr Jekll and Mr Hyde ( uses trick photography to get both roles on the same photo ) : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1553525380
' Punch ' bound issues from July to December 1888 , contains all the Ripper cartoons : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1553591544
' The Ripper Files ' by Harris : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1553823044
' Prince Jack ' by Spiering : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1554672859
Charles Booth , Original 1889 Map of London : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1555043730
' 1st American Serial Killer ' by Evans and Gainey : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1554684257 |
Author: Simon Owen
Saturday, 10 August 2002 - 06:33 pm | |
This is the photo of Mansfield as Jeckyll AND Hyde.
Simon |
Author: David O'Flaherty
Saturday, 10 August 2002 - 06:44 pm | |
Simon,
Boy, that Mansfield fellow was an ugly guy, wasn't he? 
Thanks for taking the time to post these ebay items--I think the old Punch issues would be great to own.
Best,
Dave
PS
I wouldn't buy any of the Ripper books from a reseller, though (unless they're out of print, maybe). It's my understanding that the authors don't receive any royalties from such sales, and it's no fun conducting research on an empty stomach or wearing shabby shoes! |
Author: Guy Hatton
Sunday, 18 August 2002 - 04:10 pm | |
Dave -
Matters is dead, so he wouldn't get the royalties anyway, the book is long out of print, and one of the hardest-to-find Ripper books there is.
Cheers
Guy |
Author: Guy Hatton
Sunday, 18 August 2002 - 04:14 pm | |
| Jeez, it went for £36? A bargain, I wish I hadn't gone on holiday and missed it! |
Author: David O'Flaherty
Sunday, 18 August 2002 - 04:16 pm | |
Guy,
In that case, I'd snap it up (if another is offered)
Best,
Dave |
Author: Christopher T George
Monday, 19 August 2002 - 10:28 am | |
Hi, David:
Regarding royalties to Ripper authors, as an author myself, I can tell you that such authors receive royalties when the book is first published and sold but of course they would not receive nor expect to receive royalties on the same book if it is later resold. Speaking as a researcher and buyer of books on the Whitechapel murders as well as titles in other fields for my various writing projects, I get the books wherever I can and I certainly would not stint to buy a book that I need on ebay or a used books site.
All the best
Chris George |
Author: David O'Flaherty
Monday, 19 August 2002 - 11:31 am | |
Hi, Chris,
For goodness sakes, if I ever publish a book, please buy it new so that I may receive a royalty, so I can afford to write another (laugh)
Mom and Pop second hand stores are good places to go for material--and as I said, sometimes you have to for stuff that's out of print, but if I appreciate a particular author, or musician, I'll buy their work new--just because I feel they should profit, and so they'll continue to produce. I'm only talking about living writers and books in print.
Best regards,
Dave |
Author: Christopher T George
Monday, 19 August 2002 - 01:59 pm | |
Okay, fair enough, Dave!
Chris |
Author: David O'Flaherty
Monday, 19 August 2002 - 02:04 pm | |
If I ever wrote a book, Chris, I'd send you a free copy
Dave |
Author: Christopher T George
Tuesday, 20 August 2002 - 01:15 pm | |
I'll be waiting, David!
Incidentally, David, I recieved your snail mail communication and will get back to you shortly by the same route. |
Author: David O'Flaherty
Wednesday, 21 August 2002 - 10:55 am | |
Thank you, Chris--and please reply at your convenience; I know you're busy.
Dave |
