Hello WST members,
I am looking to buy a copy of George Goddard's book, "Forty Years in the Steelbands, 1939-1979", and was wondering if anybody out there could help me out in some way. I don't think the publisher, Karia Press, is still operating, and I can't find any through online bookstores. I have found a few of them in libraries across the US, but I'd like to actually own the book. I would really appreciate it if anyone could help me track one down! If you think you can help, if you could please reply here first, I will give you my contact information after that. Thanks all!

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  • Hi. email me at eshu55@gmail.com

    About Goddard's book, I'm having it reprinted. It should be out next year. I'm hoping my own pictorial history will be out in mid-December. Kim Johnson
    • i can't wait to see both of those kim. i've been looking for goddard's book for a while. and i've been eagerly anticipating your pictorial history since you announced it several years ago. please keep us updated on the progress.
  • Guys, The book is now a collectors item. It is simply capitalism at work . The law of supply and demand. It is a reflection of the fact that tthe world is now taking notice of steelband and a lot of people want to know more about it. In my opinion It is time for the publisher (or who ever is the copyright holder) to put out a new edition.
  • This is very interesting, I remember when the whole book could be downloaded for free on the internet. that's how I got mine.
    • Does that mean that you have a digital copy? Would there be any way that I could work something out to get a copy of that? If you know where you found it and/or would be willing to make a copy for me- I would really really appreciate it!
  • How bad do you want it? You could get a copy on abebooks.com The price is $675.97 US. I have got to win the lottery before I can afford that.
    • What's this book made of? Gold? abebooks.co.uk wants Price: £ 471.04 and amazon uk quote Forty years in the steelbands, 1939-1979 by George Goddard (Unknown Binding - 1991)
      1 used from £1,148.28

      These prices are either a mistake or these companies are out and out racist who price the books out of reach purposely.

      They should be taken to court
      • Randisc,

        It's no mistake, I checked four companies, which also list the book at $675.97 US...what I'd like to know is, who is responsible for setting the pricing? Very few people can afford to buy a book at that price in a good market, let alone in this economy...someone wants to get rich quick, but they obviously don't know the market or the depth of our pockets.
        • I'm glad I got a copy a long time ago.

          Could it be that there are people who are willing to pay and can afford these prices?

          bugs
    • Yeah I saw that, it is signed by George Goddard, but I definitely can't swing $700 on a book!
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