Hello!
I just joined the forum a few days ago (still trying to find my around all the layers) and wanted to introduce myself in the Easy Co. section.
I'm the co-author of Bill and Babe's book "Brothers in Battle, Best of Friends: Two Paratroopers from the Original Band of Brothers Tell Their Story," by Bill and Babe, which is coming out in October. So many people have been asking them about it that we created a website www.brothersinbattlethebook.com , which we're still adding to. Bill and Babe are really excited about the book and we're going to do a Q&A for the website, and a personal message from them to their fans (part of Bill's message was that he wishes his late wife Frannie were here to see this book published--almost had me in tears when he said it).
As for how it all came to be, I'm a friend of Babe's daughter Trisha and when I found out her dad and godfather (Bill) were going to be portrayed in Band of Brothers, I wrote an article about it for Philadelphia Magazine, and an agent called and thought their story (especially with the element of their incredible friendship) would make a great book. So I've been interviewing the boys on and off for 6 years. We couldn't find a publisher for a long time, and then a year ago, our agent ran it by Berkley and they snapped it up. It was an amazing year of interviews almost every other day -- all told we did over 100 of them. I tried to do it in a way that wasn't too much for them, because I could tell when they were talking about the hard stuff, how drained they were from it. But they really wanted to get their story out, so they gave 110%.
The book is not a tribute book, so no other sources were involved. It's straight memoir, them telling their story from beginning to end. I think it's very unique because of their voices (everyone knows they are BOTH characters!) and because of their friendship.
They had me laughing (they are nuts) and crying (their stories are at times gut-wrenching, especially Babe's; Bill's will get your adrenaline going) and it was an amazing year. The most important thing to me at the end of it all was them reading the book as a whole and being proud of it. I can tell you I was holding my breath because they can be tough customers (lovable, but feisty!), so my greatest moment was hearing that they both were happy and excited for it it come out. They asked me every day "When's it coming out!!!"
The boys will be doing their book tour in October and November and we'll post all the happenings on the calendar at the website. Please check it out, and if you sent us an email with subscribe in the subject line, we'll send periodic updates as we get tour stuff scheduled. I am working on getting the publicity people to schedule a big launch party in South Philly, Bill wants it at Popi's his favorite restaurant, so we're working on it.
If you have questions about the book, or if there's anything you'd like to see on the site, let us know!
Thanks!!! : )
Robyn Post
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Note on "Inside the Book" Robyn mentions Burr Smith with regard to photos!
http://www.brothersinbattlethebook.com or www.wildbillandbabe.com
http://www.brothersinbattlethebook.com or www.wildbillandbabe.com
Nice to meet you Robyn. I pre ordered mine while ago. I cant wait for it to come out. Thank you very much for getting this project done. . Cindy
Welcome, bienvenue.
I'm glad such a book will soon exist.
I was lucky enough to meet Bill and Babe and I'm very fond of them.
Where will the book be sold? Will it be possible to get a copy ordered from France?
Nathalie
I'm glad such a book will soon exist.
I was lucky enough to meet Bill and Babe and I'm very fond of them.
Where will the book be sold? Will it be possible to get a copy ordered from France?
Nathalie
Nath,
j'ai posé la question à Robyn qui m'a dit que son éditeur lui avait dit (ouf) que cela prendrait du temps avant que le livre soit disponible en Europe. Ennuyeux, n'est-ce pas?
Je suppose que la meilleure solution, si on ne veut pas attendre trop, sera de le commander par internet.
j'ai posé la question à Robyn qui m'a dit que son éditeur lui avait dit (ouf) que cela prendrait du temps avant que le livre soit disponible en Europe. Ennuyeux, n'est-ce pas?
Je suppose que la meilleure solution, si on ne veut pas attendre trop, sera de le commander par internet.
Just pre-ordered the book. Looking forward to it's release. Should be a nice addition to the other Paratrooper books read...
I hope it comes out in Audio book form like a CD.
I can hear Babe reading out loud it for the public's consumption. "Don't irregate me"
Hi Tim,
Yes, we recently learned it will be coming out in audio format in October, same time as the book. : )
Robyn
Yes, we recently learned it will be coming out in audio format in October, same time as the book. : )
Robyn
QUOTE(TimH @ Jun 13 2007, 10:07 PM) 
I hope it comes out in Audio book form like a CD.
Robyn, my pre-order's been in for a while, and I'm looking forward to the book tour. Your intro notes are well done; extra points for the references to the Bowery Boys and Ralph Kramden.
Can't wait.
Can't wait.
I hope this book will come out in France one day . 
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QUOTE(Morgy @ Aug 5 2007, 09:38 PM)
I hope this book will come out in France one day .
. You mean a french version of the book ?
The english version can be pre-ordered at amazon.fr already.
I pre-ordered it already too
Yes that's what I mean. I sent a mail to Robyn who friendly answered that she didn't know if it would happen one day. Idem for Larry Alexander (Larrya)'s book. And I'm totally unknown to the publishing's world here in France & Belgium (I mean, it's not like if I knew a publisher and could give him the idea).
I will be getting one of those.
I'm lookin forward to pickin up this book and further educatin myself not only on Bill/Babe but their exploits as well
Another gotta have book about our favorite boys. Hopefully it continues to flesh out the heroes we know and love. Good luck to you on your book and my best to Bill and Babe. Geoff
Hi Morgy,
We have been trying to sell it in France. If no luck there, we will try Belgium, though publishers are smaller there. I'll keep you posted! : )
Best wishes,
Robyn
We have been trying to sell it in France. If no luck there, we will try Belgium, though publishers are smaller there. I'll keep you posted! : )
Best wishes,
Robyn
QUOTE(Morgy @ Aug 5 2007, 03:38 PM)
I hope this book will come out in France one day .
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Wanted to let everyone know we have our first two book signings with Bill and Babe scheduled! Center City Philly Barnes and Noble on Thurs. October 4, 7 p.m. and New Orleans at the WWII museum on Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. I posted all the info at the website ( brothersinbattlethebook.com ).
Hopefully more cities to come. I think more will be on the East coast, though, to make it easier for Bill and Babe to travel, especially Bill right now(!), but if any TV appearances get scheduled (fingers crossed), i.e. in L.A., Chicago, etc., they will probably do signings in those places.
Thanks for all your posts. I will be printing them out for the boys to read!
Best wishes,
Robyn
Hopefully more cities to come. I think more will be on the East coast, though, to make it easier for Bill and Babe to travel, especially Bill right now(!), but if any TV appearances get scheduled (fingers crossed), i.e. in L.A., Chicago, etc., they will probably do signings in those places.
Thanks for all your posts. I will be printing them out for the boys to read!
Best wishes,
Robyn
Wanted to add.....people have asked if Bill will be up to being at the signings... he 's planning to be there, and working on trying to feel better.
Robyn
Robyn
QUOTE(ropo345 @ Aug 21 2007, 09:52 PM)
Wanted to let everyone know we have our first two book signings with Bill and Babe scheduled! Center City Philly Barnes and Noble on Thurs. October 4, 7 p.m. and New Orleans at the WWII museum on Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. I posted all the info at the website ( brothersinbattlethebook.com ).
Hopefully more cities to come. I think more will be on the East coast, though, to make it easier for Bill and Babe to travel, especially Bill right now(!), but if any TV appearances get scheduled (fingers crossed), i.e. in L.A., Chicago, etc., they will probably do signings in those places.
Thanks for all your posts. I will be printing them out for the boys to read!
Best wishes,
Robyn
Hopefully more cities to come. I think more will be on the East coast, though, to make it easier for Bill and Babe to travel, especially Bill right now(!), but if any TV appearances get scheduled (fingers crossed), i.e. in L.A., Chicago, etc., they will probably do signings in those places.
Thanks for all your posts. I will be printing them out for the boys to read!
Best wishes,
Robyn
Robyn,
Why wasn't it possible to have the book sold in France?
Thanks,
Nathalie
Why wasn't it possible to have the book sold in France?
Thanks,
Nathalie
Nat, it is possible to get it by Amazon I think. But I don't know how it works, internet stores have always scared me (for stupid reasons I suppose).
Edit: I'm happy to read that Bill and Babe are planning travels or things like that. Not because I'll be able to be there but because it means they seem to be allright (or doing just better slowly but surely).
Edit: I'm happy to read that Bill and Babe are planning travels or things like that. Not because I'll be able to be there but because it means they seem to be allright (or doing just better slowly but surely).
I got all my books via Amazon or other online shops and never had a problem.
I even got books from sellers located in New Zealand ... works like a charm via Amazon.
You can order Bill and Babe´s book via Amazon.fr
http://www.amazon.fr/Brothers-Battle-Frien...5365&sr=8-8
There´s also an audio version of the book:
http://www.amazon.fr/Brothers-Battle-Best-...5365&sr=8-2
I even got books from sellers located in New Zealand ... works like a charm via Amazon.
You can order Bill and Babe´s book via Amazon.fr
http://www.amazon.fr/Brothers-Battle-Frien...5365&sr=8-8
There´s also an audio version of the book:
http://www.amazon.fr/Brothers-Battle-Best-...5365&sr=8-2
I use Amazon too, even from the USA. It works very well.
I'm just interested in the reasons why that book could not be distributed via normal channels in France.
I'm just interested in the reasons why that book could not be distributed via normal channels in France.
I meant we're trying to get a French or Belgian publisher to do a French translation of the book. In English the book should be available everywhere.
Robyn
Robyn
QUOTE(Frenchie @ Aug 22 2007, 08:51 AM)
I use Amazon too, even from the USA. It works very well.
I'm just interested in the reasons why that book could not be distributed via normal channels in France.
I'm just interested in the reasons why that book could not be distributed via normal channels in France.
Well, if a publisher agreed to pay for my work, I'd gladly translate that book!
Robyn,
Maybe you and Gino could organise a few to be signed by Bill and Babe when Bill is up to it and sold via the mercantile on WBG, pre ordered. Just a thought. I would certainly wait for that. Don't forget to sign them yourself
Maybe you and Gino could organise a few to be signed by Bill and Babe when Bill is up to it and sold via the mercantile on WBG, pre ordered. Just a thought. I would certainly wait for that. Don't forget to sign them yourself
Ian,
This is a great idea. At a decent price for us Europeans... I'm thinking of the P&P rates which are higher and higher.
This is a great idea. At a decent price for us Europeans... I'm thinking of the P&P rates which are higher and higher.
You'd make a fortune just off the WBG'ers alone if they were autographed! 
I can't wait to read this book.
Lisa Marie
I can't wait to read this book.Lisa Marie
Great idea indeed.
If that would be possible, I would cancle the pre-order @ Amazon immediately !
If that would be possible, I would cancle the pre-order @ Amazon immediately !
Really lovely to hear of the book!
I'm very excited for everyone to be able to experience these two great men; and by everyone, I mean not only us here at the Wild Bill site, but those out in the general public.
I'm very excited for everyone to be able to experience these two great men; and by everyone, I mean not only us here at the Wild Bill site, but those out in the general public.
I saw on the World War II Museum page that Babe and Bill are doing a book signing there on October 20. Does anyone know if they will be going anywhere else for signings?
Here's the link to the museum web page. http://www.nationalww2museum.org/calendar/dayView/1192856400
Thanks,
Gary
Here's the link to the museum web page. http://www.nationalww2museum.org/calendar/dayView/1192856400
Thanks,
Gary
Gman, I've moved your query to the appropriate thread. All the information can be read above your post. BK
QUOTE(Steve1979 @ Aug 23 2007, 09:06 AM)
Great idea indeed.
If that would be possible, I would cancle the pre-order @ Amazon immediately !
If that would be possible, I would cancle the pre-order @ Amazon immediately !
Many people have been asking about signed copies, and we so appreciate the interest, but unfortunately we're not planning to sell any. These things get complicated when there are three authors, plus, it would end up being a full-time job! : )
Hopefully, there will be enough events set up in different places, to allow for more people to get to signings. We'll be in Philly Oct. 4th., New Orleans Oct. 20 (someone asked if we'll be anywhere else but the museum- no plans for that at the moment), and we'll be in D.C. in November. It's best to check the website for the up-to-the-minute info, or sign up there for updates; everytime something is scheduled, emails get sent to subscribers (brothersinbattlethebook dot com).
Take care!
Robyn
Too bad, but I can imagine how much work it would be to sign all those books 
So I´m going to stick to the regular version ... to get it signed ( hopefully ) sometime in the near future.
Thanks for the feedback
So I´m going to stick to the regular version ... to get it signed ( hopefully ) sometime in the near future.
Thanks for the feedback
Robyn, I'm looking forward to the DC signing(s). Any head's up you could provide would be appreciated, so I can plan to be around. And try to beat the crowds. After all, there are lots of vets around here.
I'm loving the image. Bill and Babe, rock stars in status-conscious Washington. That's very much how it should be.
I'm loving the image. Bill and Babe, rock stars in status-conscious Washington. That's very much how it should be.
Hi everyone,
The first booksigning for Brothers in Battle, Best of Friends is this Thursday at the Barnes & Noble Rittenhouse Square in Philly, from 7 - 9 p.m., and of course Bill and Babe will both be there.
I have a strange favor to ask: If you're planning to go, can you please email me to let me know you're coming, how many people are coming with you, and how many books you plan to buy? I am going to forward this info to the manager of the store because I'm afraid she didn't buy enough books. The booksellers fear ordering too many and not selling them, and I feel like they underestimated, though I could be wrong.
My email is ropo345@yahoo.com.
Thank for your help!
Robyn
The first booksigning for Brothers in Battle, Best of Friends is this Thursday at the Barnes & Noble Rittenhouse Square in Philly, from 7 - 9 p.m., and of course Bill and Babe will both be there.
I have a strange favor to ask: If you're planning to go, can you please email me to let me know you're coming, how many people are coming with you, and how many books you plan to buy? I am going to forward this info to the manager of the store because I'm afraid she didn't buy enough books. The booksellers fear ordering too many and not selling them, and I feel like they underestimated, though I could be wrong.
My email is ropo345@yahoo.com.
Thank for your help!
Robyn
Placed my order today as an early birthday gift to myself.
I do so hope that Bill will take it easy, and not do more than he can or should.
I do so hope that Bill will take it easy, and not do more than he can or should.
Amazon just send me an Email that the delivery will be delayed ... to the end of October 
That's strange Steve...I ordered it at Amazon UK and I just received an email saying mine's dispatched.
Sometimes I think Amazon ( Germany ) is playing tricks on me.
Some books arrived way before the schedule - without sending a message before - while the delivery of others was delayed only 1 day before they should have arrived
I pre-ordered my copy to make sure to recieve it as soon as possible ... works quite well ... normally
Some books arrived way before the schedule - without sending a message before - while the delivery of others was delayed only 1 day before they should have arrived
I pre-ordered my copy to make sure to recieve it as soon as possible ... works quite well ... normally
I just finished the book. Great read.
I got an email from Amazon and it says mine has shipped so I really cant wait. I am certain its a keeper..
Its a corker!
I just got invited to the November 7th signing at the Army-Navy Club. Cool.
(Awww I wish I could be there instead of being busy with all sorts of administrative problems here in Belgium. )
I just hope that Bill & Babe are doing fine. Does Bill's presence mean that he has now completely recovered from his health problem? And Babe, too?
Still congrats for the good work with Bill & Babe, Robyn. Take care of them.
) I just hope that Bill & Babe are doing fine.
Does Bill's presence mean that he has now completely recovered from his health problem? And Babe, too? Still congrats for the good work with Bill & Babe, Robyn. Take care of them.
Hi Robyn,
I plan on being there & wish to purchase 3 books, one for us and one each for the crazy Scottsman that visited Bill back in May.
When is a good time to get there?
I plan on being there & wish to purchase 3 books, one for us and one each for the crazy Scottsman that visited Bill back in May.
When is a good time to get there?
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QUOTE(ropo345 @ Jun 1 2007, 11:42 AM)
This format is really odd for me, but I am a newbie. Just wanted to say that today I received my copy of Brothers in Battle , and I love it. You can hear their voices in every sentence. I am a librarian, and I am planning to push this book for next year's Novello Festival of Reading and hope we can bring Robyn Post as well as get Bill and Babe to come. (These guys are a living definition of the word friendship.) This annual festival brings some of the nations's finest authors the Queen City. There are a lot of BOB fans in NC. I can't promise anything, but I am going to give it my best shot.
Shelia B
Great
I just joined the forum a few days ago (still trying to find my around all the layers) and wanted to introduce myself in the Easy Co. section.
I'm the co-author of Bill and Babe's book "Brothers in Battle, Best of Friends: Two Paratroopers from the Original Band of Brothers Tell Their Story," by Bill and Babe, which is coming out in October. So many people have been asking them about it that we created a website www.brothersinbattlethebook.com , which we're still adding to. Bill and Babe are really excited about the book and we're going to do a Q&A for the website, and a personal message from them to their fans (part of Bill's message was that he wishes his late wife Frannie were here to see this book published--almost had me in tears when he said it).
As for how it all came to be, I'm a friend of Babe's daughter Trisha and when I found out her dad and godfather (Bill) were going to be portrayed in Band of Brothers, I wrote an article about it for Philadelphia Magazine, and an agent called and thought their story (especially with the element of their incredible friendship) would make a great book. So I've been interviewing the boys on and off for 6 years. We couldn't find a publisher for a long time, and then a year ago, our agent ran it by Berkley and they snapped it up. It was an amazing year of interviews almost every other day -- all told we did over 100 of them. I tried to do it in a way that wasn't too much for them, because I could tell when they were talking about the hard stuff, how drained they were from it. But they really wanted to get their story out, so they gave 110%.
The book is not a tribute book, so no other sources were involved. It's straight memoir, them telling their story from beginning to end. I think it's very unique because of their voices (everyone knows they are BOTH characters!) and because of their friendship.
They had me laughing (they are nuts) and crying (their stories are at times gut-wrenching, especially Babe's; Bill's will get your adrenaline going) and it was an amazing year. The most important thing to me at the end of it all was them reading the book as a whole and being proud of it. I can tell you I was holding my breath because they can be tough customers (lovable, but feisty!), so my greatest moment was hearing that they both were happy and excited for it it come out. They asked me every day "When's it coming out!!!"
The boys will be doing their book tour in October and November and we'll post all the happenings on the calendar at the website. Please check it out, and if you sent us an email with subscribe in the subject line, we'll send periodic updates as we get tour stuff scheduled. I am working on getting the publicity people to schedule a big launch party in South Philly, Bill wants it at Popi's his favorite restaurant, so we're working on it.
If you have questions about the book, or if there's anything you'd like to see on the site, let us know!
Thanks!!! : )
Robyn Post
Shelia B
Great
I just joined the forum a few days ago (still trying to find my around all the layers) and wanted to introduce myself in the Easy Co. section.
I'm the co-author of Bill and Babe's book "Brothers in Battle, Best of Friends: Two Paratroopers from the Original Band of Brothers Tell Their Story," by Bill and Babe, which is coming out in October. So many people have been asking them about it that we created a website www.brothersinbattlethebook.com , which we're still adding to. Bill and Babe are really excited about the book and we're going to do a Q&A for the website, and a personal message from them to their fans (part of Bill's message was that he wishes his late wife Frannie were here to see this book published--almost had me in tears when he said it).
As for how it all came to be, I'm a friend of Babe's daughter Trisha and when I found out her dad and godfather (Bill) were going to be portrayed in Band of Brothers, I wrote an article about it for Philadelphia Magazine, and an agent called and thought their story (especially with the element of their incredible friendship) would make a great book. So I've been interviewing the boys on and off for 6 years. We couldn't find a publisher for a long time, and then a year ago, our agent ran it by Berkley and they snapped it up. It was an amazing year of interviews almost every other day -- all told we did over 100 of them. I tried to do it in a way that wasn't too much for them, because I could tell when they were talking about the hard stuff, how drained they were from it. But they really wanted to get their story out, so they gave 110%.
The book is not a tribute book, so no other sources were involved. It's straight memoir, them telling their story from beginning to end. I think it's very unique because of their voices (everyone knows they are BOTH characters!) and because of their friendship.
They had me laughing (they are nuts) and crying (their stories are at times gut-wrenching, especially Babe's; Bill's will get your adrenaline going) and it was an amazing year. The most important thing to me at the end of it all was them reading the book as a whole and being proud of it. I can tell you I was holding my breath because they can be tough customers (lovable, but feisty!), so my greatest moment was hearing that they both were happy and excited for it it come out. They asked me every day "When's it coming out!!!"
The boys will be doing their book tour in October and November and we'll post all the happenings on the calendar at the website. Please check it out, and if you sent us an email with subscribe in the subject line, we'll send periodic updates as we get tour stuff scheduled. I am working on getting the publicity people to schedule a big launch party in South Philly, Bill wants it at Popi's his favorite restaurant, so we're working on it.
If you have questions about the book, or if there's anything you'd like to see on the site, let us know!
Thanks!!! : )
Robyn Post
Amazon came through with the book yesterday and so far, as Tony says, it's quite a corker. YOWZER!
QUOTE(appell8 @ Oct 2 2007, 04:37 PM)
I just got invited to the November 7th signing at the Army-Navy Club. Cool.
Is that an open signing or a private event? I'd like to make the trip up to the signing in DC myself if possible.
This one is a private event; I got invited by a member of the club. But I suspect there will be open signings at about the same time.
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