I've never posted here, but I'm a longtime reader, and I'm definitely gonna get in line to get the paperback :D

Oh goodie! You've solved a couple of troublesome "they already have everything" Christmas gifts!

Bill to the Rescue!

I'll buy a copy. So, at least there's one sold.

Yeah baby, I am SO there.

I don't suppose there's an option for a signed copy, maybe for an additional fee? Maybe for the hard cover? I believe it will become a classic and want to pass along an heirloom to my kids and grandkids.

I second Frank's request. :)

I haven't been waiting with quite the impatience of others here, but I will still be terribly happy for a chance to buy this book. (And even moreso, for the chance to have my favorite blogosphere essayist working on new material again. :) )

The good news is that sorting through your comments, you should have no trouble getting some great quotes for the dust jacket.

Congratulations. I can't wait to get mine - and copies for several friends.

I third the signed copy request. I'd pay extra for that.

A stocking stuffer that I can give myself. Thanks, Bill, for the early Christmas present.

Kudos Bill,

Mine must be signed too.

Regards,

Dave

I'll add my 'voice' to the chorus requesting signed copies.

I plan on buying at least 4 copies, just in time for Christmas!

Signed copies all around!

"What took me so damn long? "

I was wondering the same thing! *taps foot*

Actually, Bill, I look forward to having that little baby in my hands as soon as possible because I want to make sure the powerful love you express for this, our country, via the written word exists within easy reach for me for all time. Webservers come and Webservers go, but paper is forever. Your voice is a beacon in the widlerness and it was your calm assurance that helped me remain calm during this last election cycle.

I can't wait to see more updates on the page though. With you book-related hiatus and Steven den Beste no longer writing on politics, there is a very large void in the blogosphere. We all have those we check ourselves against to ensure quality and cogency. If I can approach the quality of SDB or yourself, I count it a good post and I am pleased. You set the bar high for all the rest of us. I await this book with itchy fingers and baited breath!

I also have been reading you for ages without posting. You should really think about making a limited time offer for signed copies before you hit the big time! I know I would be up on that list.

I'll take 2, and I'd be happy to pay extra for having them signed. If you would be so kind as to either put a button to 'buy it here' on your site, or give us a link to B&N when it's available there - I for one will be very greatful. I'll be wanting one of the hard-cover editions when it's ready as well. I can't wait for the follow-up book either. :-)

Ditto. I can't wait to grab a copy for myself... and then a few more, to lend out to folks interested in spotting A Genuine Clue in the wild. (Best case: they read your essays, learn from them, and actually GET a bit of a clue. Worst case: they read your essays, learn not a thing from them, and they're still out of my hair for a few days.)

Keep up the good work, Bill! Your fans may be few in number (compared to, say, the readers of Stephen King). But we're loyal... and we proselytize.

all the best,
Daniel in Brookline

"you can order via PayPal, and perhaps a week after that, through Barnes and Noble and Ingram online, once they get up to speed."

No Amazon?

I want my affiliate $. :(

You purchase one of your own books wholesale: $15.00 each.
You steal a Bic pen from the counter at Kinko’s: free.
You sign said books with pen: free.
You mark up price on signed books: free.
You place signed books for sale on website: free.
100 geniuses all over America love the idea: free
They enter a shopping spree: free
You get a check for: one…million…dollars!

I'll definitely be waiting for the hardcover, unfortunately I don't have anywhere near the money to buy both. Oh well, I've waited this long, I can go a couple more months.

As always, congratulations Bill. Who cares how many you sell? You wrote a whole goddamn BOOK, and that's definitely something to be proud of.

im buying

I'm signing up for a SIGNED copy!

Can I? Please? Pretty please?

Yay yay yay! All I can say is "yay!"

Silly Wizard, the Scottish Band of several decades past, used to say:

"Please buy our CD. If you like it, tell a friend. if you hate it, tell an enemy. Then break the CD so they will have to buy their own damn copy."

I bet there will not be a single "remaindered" copy of this one.

Congratulatons, Bill!

Oh yeah, I'm buying one. Or two. It's been worth the wait.

I've sent everyone I know to your site. We will all be happy to pay whatever you ask. They all end up reading it aloud to each other just to hear the words again and share the experience. (We all have notebooks in the house--and sit around with separate ones in the same room--ridiculous, I know). It's too hard to be quiet when you read something so profound, enlightening, or just fun. I'm so grateful to LGF for sending me to your site in the blogosphere. Kudos and thanks a million.

Bill: I'm waiting with credit card in hand! I hate the idea of buying anything through Barnes and Ignobles, so I may have to register for a pay-pal account. What about the autographed model, even a stamped autograph? For insiration, try "Your Neighbor went to war" at www.diggs.us ! It is a great book. I have purchased 7 copies so far and I expect to purchase more than 7 of yours for distribution! Thanks!

Bill,

Congratulations!

Does this mean........

a book tour??????

Are you coming to Texas???????

I'll put the steaks on!

Please, do a tour - spread out that writers' cramp by traveling around to sign all those books that clearly need signing!

I'm up for at least six copies at this point.

I think it will do very well, Mr. Whittle.

Yay!

Bill,
Another copy sold.
Regards-

WAY TO GO!!!

I echo the others, please put a banner up when the book is available on BN. I guess I'll have to come down the "hill" and get you to sign it for me.

Congratulations, Bill!

Sapper Mike

i may have to check it out. will the book be available through amazon or the like, or just through this site? another good book to pick up this holiday season is 'Crossing the Rubicon', by Mike Ruppert

~I am not buying a copy of the book, but rather donating my money to DeLay's defense fund...you know that staunch defender of ethics and morals...~

Sign me up for a signed copy!!! What an honor to have a book from such a great American.

What else can I say but:

Woo
Hoo

My brother and I would like to buy you a congratulatory dinner!

Respect from Z-Hills ;-)

Bill

As my mother always reminded me whenever the patience bug took hold of my senses.."Good things come to those who wait."

Well, after having read with great admiration and jealo...err.....respect.....yea, that's the ticket......respect. I lost my place......where was I......O yea! I'm excited by the prospect of a book on the works posted on this site lo the last 20+ months or so. I eagerly anticipate having all of that wisdom in one bound edition. It'll save having to turn the computer on until I get an itch for a new post.

Put me down for an autographed copy.

Keep it up Mr. Whittle......you are making a difference.

Chris

Bill:
I was going to buy one, but I don't know, $49,995.50 is a leetil steep for a paperback...MAYBE if it was a hardcover edition, personally signed and delivered by the author...Oh, what the hell, I needed a great idea for a Christmas present for my parents, so I'll just get a second mortgage...Seriously, thanks much for finally finishing this book, I've been looking forward to it!

testing testing 123

excellent. how are we doing guys? are we still at risk or is the world a safer place yet? just wondering if ican come out of hiding yet?

No. Crawl back under your rock. :-)

Ah, now THERE'S a good question: What do we have to shell out to get an autographed copy? I'm sure it'll be worth it.

(And that's all the shameless sucking-up that I'll be doing tonight.)

My friend,

As someone who flies for his country, (albeit on a AFRES part time basis), and as a fellow aviator, let me just say not only are your essays inspirational, but your journey thru flight training is as well.

Above and beyond my friend. Its a shame you are too old to old to join us, cause we sould use a few good men like yourself. If you are close to 30 on the under side, email me.

Any way your site is great, and when you had new material, esp. pre election it was at the top of the fwd pile.

Tails rise, heads fall, that all you need to know.

NKAWTG - nobody

"And when this is out of the way, we start with the book I've been wanting to do for a year now: a citizenship book, one that's more timeless and universal..."

Bill, would that be the "Building The Ideal American" series you started a while back? Or maybe a reworking of it? I really enjoyed those and as I was reading them them thought about what a great book it would make. I think I commented about that at the time as well.

And add my voice to those wanting a signed copy of Silent America.

$29.95 (plus shipping) I can handle. I might have trouble raising $49,995.50, however.

Your writings are priceless, as far as I'm concerned. But DAMN, that's a lot of typing for me to do to raise the funds!!

Heh.

I'm definetely buying one. Good for Chanukah gifts as well. If you do a book tour, I hope you can get to Israel some time. The humous and beer is on me!

I'll join the chorus of those clamoring for a signed copy, as well. I even led off with a picture of your book on my web site this morning.

He he he.

Last post....

heck i'll risk it kevin....

i was thinking abou tthe importance to everyone here about democracy. i think im right yes? and then i got to thinking about what democracy boils down to and i came up with a defenition:

democracy is a choice between two liars.

yep lets spread that around the world.

like a virus

Apparently Alph, the rock settled and you're forced to look for another cozy, safe place?

a snowflake is never the same pattern twice. a rock never repeats itself. nature is infinately various, yet we have fewer choices every day chris.

One of my dad's favorite books is 'The Greatest Generation' which he is a part of. Your book will soon be another of his favorites. He's read 'Deterrence' and loved it but he is Computer Illiterate and will not touch a PC. GREAT GIFT!!

"a snowflake is never the same pattern twice."

Another myth disproven but believed. There are so many, it would take years to even prove the reason. In case you missed it, Pluto is not a planet either. Believe as you will, you are quite harmless to anyone.

Rik

"nature is infinately various"

Do you mean "time" is infinite? Nature is time? But is "time" not created by man? Is not nature ever changing and evolving, therefore never the same twice? Or does time demand nature to recur constantly just from random change given time allowed? Could time travel be possible, if so, what complications are we dealing with? Is quantum physics your major? Is string theory really the answer to all your questions? I know nature, you obviously do not, I suggest you study life, culture, and politics, and leave nature to those that know how to survive it.

Rik

I've never posted here before, mostly because your threads are so flippin' long. Usually, I just sneak over here from LGF & read your writin'.
I've been waiting for this book for a while.
I just hit the PAYPAL button for an early copy.
Now, get crackin' on the next one!

Seems like PJ ORourke might be a good victim to send a copy and ask for an intro. Ive bought every one of HIS books, even the bad one or two, so he, like, owes us. Oh yeah, I want my copy signed too.

Rik, there are now many little old physicists that are hoarding string theories.

I ordered mine today. Now the mailman is going to have to listen to a daily litany of:
"Is it here, yet?"
"Is it here, yet?"
"Is it here, yet?"
"Is it here, yet?"
"Is it here, yet?"
"Is it here, yet?"