| AuttieCat | 18 Jul 2020 6:43 a.m. PST |
I own Don Troiani's 'Soldiers of the American Revolution' and 'Soldiers in America 1774-1865'. Are there enough new color plates in his 'Saratoga' book to make it worth buying?
I own several books on the Saratoga Campaign. So, I do not need any additional 'text' information regarding the campaign itself. Thank you for your consideration and assistance! Tom Semian
Irvine, PA. 16329 |
Extrabio1947  | 18 Jul 2020 7:54 a.m. PST |
Between the plentiful artwork and the color photos of original artifacts, the book is a visual feast for the eyes. However, I cannot verify how much of Troiani's artwork is new to this book. |
| Greylegion | 18 Jul 2020 8:02 a.m. PST |
Hmmmm. I might have to get it then. |
| HMS Exeter | 18 Jul 2020 8:57 a.m. PST |
Get it. Figures are a purchase.
Books are an investment. |
| AuttieCat | 18 Jul 2020 10:16 a.m. PST |
HMS Exeter, "Get it". Do you mean that this book has enough new artwork to make it worth while to buy? Or You don't know?? Thank you!
Tom S. |
| Col Durnford | 18 Jul 2020 11:54 a.m. PST |
He does great work. I have noticed that he does seem to like to publish the same painting in multiple books. That said, if you have the interest, another book won't hurt. |
| AuttieCat | 18 Jul 2020 12:53 p.m. PST |
Colonel Durnford, Problem is, I have way tooooo many books. Don't really want to purchase any more (anything) unless it is something that I don't have and 'think' I can use. Thank everybody for their replies.
Tom Semian
Irvine, PA. 16329 |
| Col Durnford | 18 Jul 2020 12:59 p.m. PST |
I feel your pain. I have the same issue with Zulu War books. |
| jurgenation | 18 Jul 2020 2:25 p.m. PST |
Yes it is worth it…75% new prints..plus all the printed matter.Saratoga is a child hood project of Troiani's..bestbook on Subject.get it before it goes up in price. |
| AuttieCat | 18 Jul 2020 6:25 p.m. PST |
Guys, I appreciate your feedback. However, do any of you have his other two books (listed by me above) and able to give me specifics as to the number of 'new' illustrations?? Sincerely,
Tom Semian
Irvine, PA. 16329 |
| HMS Exeter | 18 Jul 2020 6:29 p.m. PST |
Dont know. Advise based on general principle. |
| jurgenation | 18 Jul 2020 7:08 p.m. PST |
I have all his books…but I;m not going to count all the prints…all I will say it is worth purchasing… |
| Bill N | 19 Jul 2020 5:22 a.m. PST |
Tom, I previously posted "The best way I could describe it is an Osprey Saratoga campaign on steroids. For someone trying to build wargame armies for the Saratoga campaign I would give it a MUST BUY based on Troiani's art work." For someone who already had accumulated a bunch of Troiani Saratoga artwork though is there enough new for you to justify the cost? I don't know. That's going to be a highly subjective call. So let me suggest a different approach. What are you missing in your existing collections that you hope the Troiani book might provide? |
| historygamer | 19 Jul 2020 6:11 a.m. PST |
If you have an interest in the campaign, then the book is a must. |
| AuttieCat | 19 Jul 2020 11:49 a.m. PST |
Got my answer from Don Troiani himself. About 90%, which is good enough for me! Tom Semian
Irvine, PA. 16329 |
| historygamer | 19 Jul 2020 1:46 p.m. PST |
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