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Wider Wargaming => Books => Topic started by: Norm on 26 May 2014, 06:38:14 AM

Title: Tiger from Osprey
Post by: Norm on 26 May 2014, 06:38:14 AM
A very enjoyable book on the Tiger tank. Currently on offer at Amazon for the Kindle at just £1.09

In my local bookshop, it is on the shelves for £25, so that is one fantastic price.
Title: Re: Tiger from Osprey
Post by: FierceKitty on 26 May 2014, 06:43:12 AM
It's covered in lots of metal and has a big tube that goes "Bang!" with a German accent. That'll be one and ninepence, please.
Title: Re: Tiger from Osprey
Post by: Norm on 26 May 2014, 06:50:56 AM
I think that might be the penny version :)
Title: Re: Tiger from Osprey
Post by: fsn on 26 May 2014, 06:51:40 AM
Quote from: FierceKitty on 26 May 2014, 06:43:12 AM
"Bang!" with a German accent.

;D ;D
Title: Re: Tiger from Osprey
Post by: FierceKitty on 26 May 2014, 07:03:14 AM
Well, I'll take what I can get.
Title: Re: Tiger from Osprey
Post by: Hertsblue on 26 May 2014, 08:56:30 AM
The problem with books on Kindle (and Kobo and all the others) is that you don't get the full benefit of colour plates and cut away drawings. Maps, in particular, are a nightmare on anything but a high-end tablet. I wouldn't be without my Kobo, but for non-fiction I'll stick to paper - unless the volume is all text.
Title: Re: Tiger from Osprey
Post by: Nirnman on 26 May 2014, 09:40:50 AM
(The problem with books on Kindle (and Kobo and all the others) is that you don't get the full benefit of colour plates and cut away drawings. Maps, in particular, are a nightmare on anything but a high-end tablet. I wouldn't be without my Kobo, but for non-fiction I'll stick to paper - unless the volume is all text.)

Maybe you should try using the app to read it on yur PC/Laptop whatever as it retains the colour and can be zoomed (to a point)
Title: Re: Tiger from Osprey
Post by: Norm on 26 May 2014, 03:43:10 PM
I am really strapped for space, so the 58 military books on my Kindle are a blessing -in the full knowledge that there will be plenty more books that I want. Having surrendered myself to this, I find the e-reading fine in practice.
Title: Re: Tiger from Osprey
Post by: Hertsblue on 27 May 2014, 08:48:18 AM
Yes, I have to admit that my last birthday present from my wife was another bookcase.