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linerguy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4289

posted 06-13-2011 01:34 PM

Just wanted to let everyone know that my new book on the KdF ships can now be ordered directly from the publisher. Unlike most books, folks have the option of ordering the book with a soft or hard cover.

For those not familiar with the KdF ships, during the 30s in Nazi Germany, the German Workers Front (DAF) developed the Kraft durch Freude (Strength Through Joy) program, which offered low-cost recreational activities for everyday workers and their families. The KdF chartered, purchased and built a fleet of cruise ships that were used in the program. The book is the history of each ship plus an incredible amount of rare and mostly previously unpublished photos....including a slew of Wilhelm Gustloff.

Check out below to see a preview (if you click in the lower right corner, it will display the book in a larger format).

Thanks!

-Russ

Book preview

[ 06-13-2011: Message edited by: linerguy ]

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KenC
First Class Passenger
Member # 6341

posted 06-13-2011 04:48 PM

Thanks Russ ... just in time for my birthday!!!! Looking forward to reading this one .... keep them coming

Regards

Ken

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linerguy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4289

posted 06-14-2011 01:01 AM

I appreciate it Ken! Hope you enjoy the book.

Already organizing material for the next one!

And a very Happy Birthday to you!

-Russ

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NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 06-14-2011 07:35 AM

Congratulations on the new book! If it's anything close to your last it will be very worthwhile purchasing. Best of luck on the new one you mentioned that you're just starting to put together.

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linerguy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4289

posted 06-14-2011 11:27 PM

Many thanks for the well wishes...so far, so good!

-Russ

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 06-16-2011 11:53 AM

Congrats Russ! Looks like an amazing and well done book. I just went through the preview. You should be proud!

I wish you much success with it!

Ernie

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linerguy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4289

posted 06-16-2011 10:33 PM

Thanks Ernie!

Glad you liked the preview.

-Russ

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KenC
First Class Passenger
Member # 6341

posted 08-23-2011 06:26 AM

quote:
Originally posted by linerguy:
I appreciate it Ken! Hope you enjoy the book.
Already organizing material for the next one!
And a very Happy Birthday to you!
-Russ

Hi Russ .... birthday has now come and gone but just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed the book. You make your material so readable it was hard to put the book down!!! Another amazing book - please keep them coming.

Best wishes

Ken

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linerguy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4289

posted 08-27-2011 12:13 PM

Thanks Ken, I really appreciate the kind comments; so glad you enjoyed the book. If you get a chance, and obviously if you want to, you can write comments about the book on the Blurb site.

The historian and curator of the Cincinnati German Society received a copy of the book and contacted me; looks like I'll be exhibiting a slew of German liner items in their museum in December, followed by a few lectures in January.

-Russ

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