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Here is a book that was due to be published. A very interesting read, however, the main sponsor of the book pulled out at the last moment and now they need to know if they can find enough interest to push the publisher to print.... please note the retail price......

For that price, do we get a diamond with the book?

I would be interested to have one, yes.  Just one question - Is it a pictorial collage, or a book?    With more than 1000 photos, maps and tables, there probably aren't much writing in the 330 page book?  msn emoticon (224)

You have to wonder if they took the photos and info from the FORUM...  Now theres an ides for you Mike.

I got an e-mail after my post in which I was informed that there is a lot of reading in it and a lot of research went into the book.

Ordered a copy but Gabi informed me it has yet to be printed.

The book is out and it is great

Clint, where did you purchase your copy? Have been trying to source it in Cape Town (Exclusive Books ans Clarkes Bookshop)without success. Gabi informs me I could have a copy flown down from Windhoek if I am unable to source it in the bookshops. Any advice? See your dad regularly at the Sea Point pavillion where he swims in the morning. He is in great shape and enjoying life to the full. I enjoy our chats in the mornings when we mostly reminise about the old days at O/M.
Best wishes and kind regards.
Gordon Brown

Hi Gordon - I got my book from a german book shop in Windhoek, Luderitz also get then in now and then. A lady by the name of Gloudina Brandt from ore reserves Omund is collecting order for Oranjemund. My dad tells me he see you at the pavillon often. If you don`t come right with the book let me know and I will organise you one. It is a must.

Thanks very much Clint. Much appreciated. Trying a few more bookshops today. If unsuccessful may well take up your kind offer. Will let you know one way or another on or about Wednesday. Saw your dad again today. He looks fit as a fiddle. A good man. I thoroughly enjoy his company, reminiscing with and chatting about the 'old' days. We both enjoyed our stay at O/M. Think you might have been in Jean's class at school were you not? Seem to remember Jean mentioning it at some point in time. Will be in touch soon.
Kindest regards
Gordon.

Don't recall Clint being in any of my classes, but somewhere on this site (under Jean Browns OPS photos), I posted a picture of Clint (and others) at one of my parties. 

I was in Jean's class, not too sure where Clint was, he kinda was the guy that just hung around everyone, more than likely was'nt even at OPS, just liked to wear the uniform.....

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Hey Mike you could be right, I can`t really remember anyone from OPS, I should give back the class photos,certificates ETC.

Did you get certificates Clint..........????????????   ha ha

Better check again those might be fake

Now there is a thought.............

ja ja Mike

Anyway Clint, how is it going with you and the family...........????

Always well although it is a bit boring here

Hi Clint, meant to ask what price you paid for the book? It is advertised at Netbooks at R265 per copy but only available from mid January.Thanks
Best regards
Gordon

Hi Gordon that price from Netbooks does not sound right, I paid 470 for the book.

hey Oinks, maybe you were ripped off....

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Quote from: Clint Ebstein on December 24, 2009, 04:59:49 AM
Always well although it is a bit boring here

Must we come visit again

No I was not ripped off, the book goes for N$475 here in Luderitz

This book is in the Oranjemund Library and I have just started to read it and can vouch that if you are interested in the historical aspect of diamond mining, then this book is well worth the purchase.........

I will need more that 2 weeks to read it though, but awesome pictures and I never realised that there were so many individual diamond mining towns that have long since gone......

Hehehehe! I got this book for my birthday, from my lovely wife..... what an awesome and incredible gift..... Once again, the book is not cheap, but if you are into the history of the Sperrgebiedt, this is the ultimate book....

thanks Michele!
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