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Stephen P. Ryder
Board Administrator
Username: Admin
Post Number: 3249
Registered: 10-1997
| | Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2005 - 2:07 pm: | 
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The Whitechapel Murders of 1888: A Subjective Look into the Mystery and Manipulation of a Victorian Tragedy
John Malcolm
Self published. Hardcover, illus. 105pp.
Just received this in the mail today. Self-published yet handsomely produced in hardcover with color illustrations throughout. Apparently this edition only had a print run of 26 copies, but from a quick glance at the first few pages it appears the author intends to release another (updated/revised) edition sometime in the future.
Will post a full review in the next day or so.
Stephen P. Ryder, Exec. Editor
Casebook: Jack the Ripper
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Dan Norder
Chief Inspector
Username: Dannorder
Post Number: 692
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2005 - 2:36 pm: |
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Hi Stephen,
Thanks for reminding me that I have to email John back. Now where did I put that package...?
You didn't happen to get the lucky number 26 did you?
Dan Norder, Editor
Ripper Notes: The International Journal for Ripper Studies
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Thomas C. Wescott
Inspector
Username: Tom_wescott
Post Number: 366
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2005 - 8:27 pm: |
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John Malcolm? Who? Has he provided anyone with pricing/ordering info yet?
Yours truly,
Tom Wescott |
David O'Flaherty
Chief Inspector
Username: Oberlin
Post Number: 901
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2005 - 9:02 pm: |
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Hi Tom,
Stephen has one of his articles up, Mary Kelly Is Dead. You probably read it when it came out (2002).
Cheers,
Dave |
Stephen P. Ryder
Board Administrator
Username: Admin
Post Number: 3250
Registered: 10-1997
| | Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2005 - 9:18 pm: |
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Dan -
I got #7 - do I win? 
Tom -
John is a member of these boards and, as David pointed out, author of that article which originally appeared in Ripperologist. As a matter of fact John points out in the first few pages that this book is an extension of (or at least was inspired by) points and ideas raised in that article.
I've read it over once and though I'm not quite ready to review it in full, I did enjoy it. Its very conversational in tone - sort of like reading a transcript of a conversation you'd have with a fellow Ripper bud over a few pints on a Friday night. John makes it clear that (1) the book is for specialists only and (2) he doesn't intend to present any new theories or revelations, but just a few interpretations he's made on various aspects of the case. He includes liberal quotations from various sources which he's found particularly illuminating, and even includes a "breakdown" of his own extensive Ripper library - broken down into 3 categories (best, not so bad and just plain horrible).
I plan to give it another read-through before I write the full review.
As for pricing/ordering information, I'm not entirely sure the book will actually be available to the public - at least in this iteration. But I've asked John for more info and will of course post his answers here (if he doesn't do so himself first).
Stephen P. Ryder, Exec. Editor
Casebook: Jack the Ripper
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Dan Norder
Chief Inspector
Username: Dannorder
Post Number: 694
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 03, 2005 - 4:35 am: |
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Hi Stephen,
If I believed in lucky numbers, #7 would probably be the luckiest one of the bunch. Unless we were playing blackjack, that is, in which case mine would be the one to have.
Dan Norder, Editor
Ripper Notes: The International Journal for Ripper Studies
Profile Email Dissertations Website
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Stephen P. Ryder
Board Administrator
Username: Admin
Post Number: 3251
Registered: 10-1997
| | Posted on Friday, June 03, 2005 - 9:32 am: |
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Just an update:
John has told me that this edition of the book is not available for sale, though down the line he hopes to produce an affordable, publicly-available second edition.
He has, however, generously offered to send one first edition copy to the Casebook to be auctioned off in order to raise funds for the web site. So, stay tuned for that, and thanks John for the contribution!
Stephen P. Ryder, Exec. Editor
Casebook: Jack the Ripper
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George Hutchinson
Chief Inspector
Username: Philip
Post Number: 540
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Friday, June 03, 2005 - 12:42 pm: |
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And now the obvious question...
Does Stewart Evans have a copy?
PHILIP
Tour guides do it loudly in front of a crowd!
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D. Radka
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Monday, June 06, 2005 - 1:28 pm: |
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John Malcolm is a nice man. I wish him well.
David
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John Malcolm
Sergeant
Username: Johnm
Post Number: 11
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 07, 2005 - 6:22 pm: |
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Thanks David. My recent project is a manifestation of my evil side.
John |
Stephen P. Ryder
Board Administrator
Username: Admin
Post Number: 3264
Registered: 10-1997
| | Posted on Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 11:17 am: |
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Just wanted to let everyone know that a signed, first-edition of John Malcolm's new book is now up for auction on eBay at:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4555550261
This is copy #15 of only 26 ever published, and quite possibly the only copy that will ever be made available for purchase. John has very graciously donated this copy to the Casebook to raise money for the web site.
Auction ends in a week - good luck! And thanks to John for the donation!!
Stephen P. Ryder, Exec. Editor
Casebook: Jack the Ripper
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Stephen P. Ryder
Board Administrator
Username: Admin
Post Number: 3271
Registered: 10-1997
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 - 11:06 am: |
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Just wanted to remind anyone who's interested that this auction for John Malcolm's new book (signed, limited first edition) will end in twenty four hours. Thanks to everyone who bid so far, and good luck!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4555550261
Stephen P. Ryder, Exec. Editor
Casebook: Jack the Ripper
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Stephen P. Ryder
Board Administrator
Username: Admin
Post Number: 3336
Registered: 10-1997
| | Posted on Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 1:12 pm: |
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Just a note to say that John Malcolm has released a softcover edition of this book which is now available for general purchase. Copies are $20US plus shipping. Contact the author for details: j.goblin@netzero.net
Stephen P. Ryder, Exec. Editor
Casebook: Jack the Ripper
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Thomas C. Wescott
Inspector
Username: Tom_wescott
Post Number: 470
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 10:10 pm: |
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I received my book this week and am looking forward to reading it.
Yours truly,
Tom Wescott |
Jennifer Pegg
Assistant Commissioner
Username: Jdpegg
Post Number: 3485
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 7:18 am: |
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Hi
I now have my hands on this book. It does look good. i have to say it has the best bibliography (in terms of the categories) ive ever seen.
I will have to take it uni with me to read on bus
Jenni
"I bid him look into the lives of men as though into a mirror"
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Sir Robert Anderson
Chief Inspector
Username: Sirrobert
Post Number: 715
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 9:39 am: |
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It's a very nice little production. There are a few more copies on eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Book-by-John-Malcolm-Jack-the-Ripper_W0QQitemZ4601853337QQcategoryZ378QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Sir Robert
'Tempus Omnia Revelat'
SirRobertAnderson@gmail.com
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Jennifer Pegg
Assistant Commissioner
Username: Jdpegg
Post Number: 3493
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 4:40 pm: |
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Such a refreshing read particularly after UJ
a nice piece of honest ripperology
"I bid him look into the lives of men as though into a mirror"
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