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Gladiatrix Book Launch - Lanista - 02-18-2008
Hi - As some of you guys know, I've written a book called "Gladiatrix" which is coming out on 18th March. You can read some blurb about it here
www.russellwhitfield.com
to see if it's your cup of tea or not. There are amazon links too, but there are no reviews on there at the moment, just the blurb and also a mysterious youtube video (that I had nothing to do with...)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=XnlXBswEBGg&feature=related
If it is your cup of tea, I'd like to invite you to the launch event which will be held on 22nd March (Saturday) at Waterstones in Putney at 1400 hrs. There will be a talk and hopefully some weapons on display, with a few gladiatrices to demonstrate - I'm just waiting for the re-enactment society to let me know if they can make it. That said, if there are any re-enactors here that would like to volunteer, please let me know!
There will also be nibbles and wine - after the talk, we'll all be heading off to the pub (naturally).
Anyway, if you fancy coming along, you are more than welcome. There will be a signing sesh, so if you want a book signed, please, please let me know you came via this forum!
Cheers
Russ
Re: Gladiatrix Book Launch - Caballo - 02-18-2008
Putney- just up the road from the Villa Caballo! Can I check the date though- isn't 20th March a Thursday??
Cheers and good luck- my wife writes and its a tough trade...
Caballo
Re: Gladiatrix Book Launch - Medusa Gladiatrix - 02-18-2008
And my review of this book you find here:
http://www.romanarmy.com/rat/viewtopic.php?t=20873
Re: Gladiatrix Book Launch - Lanista - 02-19-2008
Quote:Putney- just up the road from the Villa Caballo! Can I check the date though- isn't 20th March a Thursday??
Cheers and good luck- my wife writes and its a tough trade...
Caballo
Quite right - it was originally on the 20th, but has moved to the 22nd - I have 20th on the brain, but it's definately the 22nd. Sorry for the confusion, and thanks Svenja for the review!
Cheers
Russ
Re: Gladiatrix Book Launch - Rutilia - 02-19-2008
I can't attend the launch event, unfortunately for me, but I'll nab a copy when its available and give it a read.
Rutilia
Re: Gladiatrix Book Launch - Gaius Julius Caesar - 02-19-2008
Wow great video! Can't ask for a better promo than warrior women!
Good luck with the book Russ!
Re: Gladiatrix Book Launch - Lanista - 02-20-2008
Thanks guys! If the book sees print, I'll be sure to credit RAT in the acknowledgements section!
Cheers
Russ
Re: Gladiatrix Book Launch - Peroni - 02-20-2008
The video looks to have taken a lot of footage from the BBC documentary on the London Gladiatrix.
I recognise some of the shields used it that too! I spotted Britannia and the RMRS shields!
Re: Gladiatrix Book Launch - Senovara - 02-20-2008
All the best for the book launch Russ!
Can't attend, but I will read your book.
Re: Gladiatrix Book Launch - Gaius Julius Caesar - 02-20-2008
You've got a pretty good eye Ade, even after you mentioned it, I almost caught a glimps of our scuta possibly twice. Never even registered on the eye the first time I watched it! :? A bit like our big role from last year....still haven't seen it!
Re: Gladiatrix Book Launch - Narukami - 02-24-2008
Looks interesting Russ
My wife is a writer and as Caballo noted it is a tough trade.
Can't make the launch event but best of luck to you sir!
Narukami
Re: Gladiatrix Book Launch - Memmia - 02-24-2008
Hi Russ,
I would love to make the book launch, but not sure I'll be able to. If not, I will definitely get hold of your book anyhow
The very best of luck !
Re: Gladiatrix Book Launch - Lanista - 02-25-2008
Thanks all for the best wishes!
Cheers
Russ