Searching for the Finmen

[Richard Barrett]

I am loving this book http://www.amazon.co.uk/Searching-Finme ... 629&sr=8-1 and have great respect for Norman for having the courage to self publish it.

[Chris Bolton]

Looks very interesting - but the link says it's not published yet? Have you managed to get a pre-publication copy?

I wonder if Norman will publish it electronically as well?

Chris

[Richard Barrett]

Just do a search on Amazon - that's where I got it from

[Baldy-Old-Troll]

Amazon is currently saying that the book hasn't been released yet, but it's on the shelf in Waterstones.


Stuart.

[Norman Rogers]

It's very heartening to see a positive response to the book from someone I don't know. Thanks for that!
The book has been published and is available at most online bookshops and a few independent booksellers, including Waterstones in Scotland.
I told the publisher not to supply Amazon on the grounds that they don't pay tax in the UK by virtue of some sort of offshore skulduggery, even though 25% of all book sales in the UK now go through Amazon. That makes me feel a little sick!
They managed to get hold of a few copies before the prohibition kicked in, and now they try to put potential buyers off by posting that it has not been published yet.

[chillipepper]

cheers for the tip, going to get myself a copy

[Baldy-Old-Troll]

Thanks for the response Norman ,I'll pickup my copy from Waterstones next time I'm in Braehead, I normally buy from Amazon due to price, but I respect your point.

Stuart.

[lg18]

Wow, thanks for alerting us to this book!
I have seen the kayak in question, and have researched (online) as much as I can about this bloke in his kayak that landed nr Aberdeen, and also scanned the literature for records of the "Finn men" that occasionally turned up in Orkney and also Shetland and W Ireland. (Aparently the locals would sometimes row out to try to communicate with them, but the Finnmen sped off at a speed thought impossible!). Also records off Norway, possibly of "escapees" from whalers that "stole" them and then released them before returning home (as it was illegal) (or the Inuit escaped...?). This is an absolutely fascinating subject and can't wait to get the book - thanks to Norman for writing it! (I'm not going to wait for Xmas!).

Thanks so much for posting!

Lucy

[Norman Rogers]

Thanks for the positive response everyone. Much appreciated!
Norman

[lg18]

In case anyone is interested, I've just come across this fascinating website, which has various pages on the "Finmen" (i.e. sealskin clad men in kayaks) including descriptions of sightings in Orkney, and how Finmen, selkies and mermaids may merge into one and the same thing.
http://www.orkneyjar.com/folklore/selki ... rigin5.htm

[Mark R]

I have ordered a copy...hoping it will give me a good Historical account of these strange visitations. I did once read a book which tackled the topic from a distinctly 'Fortean Times' perspective...not really my thing.

[mazzazza]

There is a very interesting podcast on the subject at http://www.seakayakpodcasts.com/Main.html

[lg18]

The Finnmen journey is currently being replicated (sort of) by Olly Hicks and George Bullard ("Wake of the Finmen"), from Greenland to Scotland.
They started out from Greenland on 1st July 2016 and are currently about to hit Iceland...

https://www.gramwire.com/greenlandtoscotland

http://www.ollyhicks.com/greenland-to-s ... challenge/

Lucy

[dhkayaking]

Norman,

I have heard great things about your book Unfortunately I haven't managed to get a copy yet but a quick google search and I am sure you will be glad to see its fetching nearly $800 on some site! :)
I might look for a cheaper copy.
http://www.abebooks.com/products/isbn/9 ... _sr=impact

[uxb]

It's a very good book. Entertaining and educational.