Ancient Egyptian Forum

Meresankh · Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:30 pm Post subject: Books

Is there any chance we could have a forum or sub-forum for us to post recommended books on Ancient Egypt/Egyptians?

Somewhere we could discuss them and maybe write share a bit of info on them in case others may wish to buy copies

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Nefertari1 · Scribe Joined: 09 Nov 2008 Posts: 66 Location: England

I like that idea. So, can we?
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tnrees · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:39 pm Post subject:

I agree.

Akhnaton · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 6:01 pm Post subject: Idea

Hey that's a great idea Meresankh Exclamation

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Meresankh · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 10:18 am Post subject:

So...can we have one

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Akhnaton · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 4:35 pm Post subject: Yes

I'm all for it Meresankh Exclamation

Go for it

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Meresankh · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 6:00 pm Post subject:

We'll have to wait for an admin to decide. I think it would be a useful addition. It might provide more topics for discussion too.
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Akhnaton · Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:37 am Post subject: Books

Yes, there'd be more topics for discussion and also it would enlighten us all, don't you think?

I have some books on Egypt that are as old as the hills Exclamation

So much has been discovered since those books were written... it's simply astounding Exclamation

I eagerly await the fruition of your plans Meresankh Very Happy

Y'know, when I was in 6th grade I was all set to write a book on ancient Egypt. It was basically a research-oriented book. I had 25 chapters in all, covering all the subjects one would like to know about Egypt. I went to the printer's one evening, all buoyed with my idea; but had to return empty-handed.

The owner of the printing press asked me two basic questions: "Have you visited Egypt?" and "How many people do you think would buy the book... after all there won't be more than a handful interested in the subject you've chosen."
I was so heartbroken (and still am) Crying or Very sad

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Meresankh · Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 7:40 pm Post subject:

I know the feeling Akhnaton. Hey - if you still have the book, how about reading it through and editing it if needed, and then try your luck with publishing houses? I don't know where in the world you live but here in the UK we have to go via literary agents. It's a long slog and we have to accustom ourselves to rejections but JK Rowling was rejected by several before Bloomsbury picked her Harry Potter up.
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Akhnaton · Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:40 am Post subject:

Thanks for your kind words about my plight Meresankh Smile

However, a visit to Egypt, however long it takes, is a must before embarking on writing a book I suppose.
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