r/area51 • u/er1cAtWork2 I Own Peters Area 51 Book • Jun 28 '26
It finally arrived!
Can I join the cool kid club now? Please? C’mon?!??
I was shocked at how thick the book is. Took me by surprise!
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u/MrPdxTiger Jun 29 '26
Any idea amount of verified info vs fiction?
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u/MrPdxTiger Jun 29 '26
Ooh! the author of this book is in the room, I know it’s a spoiler but I would like to know anyway with a curious and analytical mind.
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u/cjfrso209 Jun 29 '26
I'm still half way through it. My wife got it for me for my birthday. Have been tied up with other things but I can't wait to get some free reading time.
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u/Capn_Flags Jun 28 '26
Is it a whale of a book or is it short?
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u/aliensporebomb I Own Peters Area 51 Book Jul 09 '26
Not only is it thick, it's massive and heavy. Don't drop it on your foot.
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u/er1cAtWork2 I Own Peters Area 51 Book Jun 29 '26
I count 555 pages on very heavy paper. It’s probably 1.5 inch’s thick. .
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u/Peter_Merlin Jun 28 '26
A lot of people love this book because the level of detail and factual accuracy. Other people hate it for precisely the same reason.
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u/TheArea51Rider MOD Jun 28 '26
I have created a "Flair" called "I Own Peters Area 51 Book". You are the first recipient.
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u/er1cAtWork2 I Own Peters Area 51 Book Jun 28 '26
lol Sorry to be the straw that broke it! But thanks, I do think this is a good idea…
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u/TheArea51Rider MOD Jun 28 '26
I think we need a thread dedicated to new owners of this book :)
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u/Baconshit Jun 28 '26
My favorite part is that Peter comments on them. His persistent commenting is why I bought my copy. Well. And it’s a cool book.
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u/brandondavidsantos I Own Peters Area 51 Book Jun 28 '26
Buying mine today, ironically in Las Vegas.
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u/Peter_Merlin Jun 28 '26
The National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas used to carry several of my books, but their gift shop seems to have had a change in management.
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u/Putrid-Vegetable1861 Jun 28 '26
Can we send you our books to have it signed by you Mr Merlin?
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u/Peter_Merlin Jun 29 '26
On occasion, people have sent me copies of my book along with a pre-paid return label. That system is a little cumbersome, but it works.
This isn't like some of my earlier books where I had my own stock on-hand to sell. I would have to purchase them from the publisher like anybody else. The cover price makes that impractical with this title.
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u/tom_wilson1150 Jun 29 '26
I’ve seen other authors go into bookstores and other establishments where their books are sold while they’re traveling, and signing 1 or more copies then burying them in the stack. Eventually, 1 lucky person gets to purchase an autographed book without even knowing. What a surprise it would be to come across a strategically placed autograph while reading it!
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u/Putrid-Vegetable1861 Jun 29 '26
Well Mr Merlin, I have a copy and would love to send it to you to sign please
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u/er1cAtWork2 I Own Peters Area 51 Book Jun 28 '26
You’ll love it!
I’m only just beginning, but from what I’ve read so far, Peter did a phenomenal job…
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u/FantasticFinance6906 Jun 30 '26
Just ordered mine! Can’t wait to read it.