Well I am proud to finally say that the book is finished and at the printer. *Bayonets of Japan* is an in-depth research project on the bayonets made and used by Japan. In this book I hope to enlighten the reader with a comprehensive, educational and pictorial reference of the many variations made. This is a collective effort by me and other well known collectors and authors to put into print the information that exists today and to introduce many new, never before documented, Japanese bayonets. Dozens of new variations are featured along with an in-depth study of Child's bayonets, Type 30 training bayonets and Foreign-used Type 30 bayonets. Also included in this book is the documentation for the Test Type 1 knife. It is assured to be an exciting addition to any library.

*Bayonets of Japan has 480 pages in 8.5 x 11 inch size with more than 1170 color photos, hard back with library style (side sewn) binding. It is at the printer now and will be available the end of January. The retail cost is $120.00, but I am making it available to BCN and SABC members for a limited time for $90.00 plus postage.

Also available is a limited print of 100 numbered copies of the 'Collector's Edition'. These have a gold foil banner on the cover and a specially printed title page. This edition is available for $130.00 plus postage, sorry no discount on this edition.

[...] I am using USPS flat rate boxes for shipping and the rate is $9.00 US, $23.00 Canada and $37.00 International. These boxes will hold two books so if you want a second book for a friend it will save on postage. Payment by Check or Money Order payable to "Raymond LaBar" is preferred. My website www.bayonetsofjapan.com will be updated next week with PayPal order information. Also the Table of Contents and sample pages will be available for viewing. Below is an address and contact information.

Raymond LaBar

P.O. Box 742

Tunnel Hill, Ga.

30755-0742

http://www.bayonetsofjapan.com