Exploring Reprinting the Complete Works of Thomas Manton
SGCB is in the early stages of considering the distinct possibility of
a new edition of the Complete Works of Thomas Manton. Our intention is
to reduce the 22 volumes to 12-15 larger volumes in a newly typeset
version. We intend to re-organize the volumes so that, for instance, the
sermons on John 17 will be in the same volume (presently part are in
vol. 10 and the rest in vol. 11), and Romans 8 will be in the same volume
(presently part are in vol. 11 and the rest in vol. 12).
This set will be smyth-sewn and likely with dust jackets. We will have
a better idea about the number of volumes next week, but we assure you
that this will contain ALL THE MATERIAL IN THE 22 VOLUME SET.
In order for us to proceed with a project this size we will need to
gather enough orders up front. We anticipate the List Price being between
$600.00 and $750.00, but will offer a very significant discount for the
first 200 orders (betw. $200-275 depending on the number of volumes).
As soon as we get more details we will begin to take Pre-orders for
these sets. The money will not be collected until we actually go to press
with the sets.
Why undertake such a project? Listen to J.C. Ryle:
"The publication of a complete and uniform edition of Manton's works is
a great boon to the readers of English theology. Many of his best
writings have been hitherto inaccessible to all who have not long purses and
large libraries. The few who know him would gladly testify, I am sure,
that Thomas Manton was one of the best authors of his day, and that his
works richly deserve reprinting.
It only remains for me to express my earnest hope that this new edition
of Manton's works may prove acceptable to the public, and meet with
many purchasers and readers. If any one wants to buy a good specimen of a
Puritan divine, my advice unhesitatingly is, " Let him buy Manton."
We have fallen upon evil days both for thinking and reading. Sermons
which contain thought and matter are increasingly rare. The inexpressible
shallownesss, thinness, and superficiality of many popular sermons in
this day is something lamentable and appalling. Readers of real books
appear to become fewer and fewer every year. Newspapers, and magazines,
and periodicals seem to absorb the whole reading powers of the rising
generation. What it will all end in God only knows. The prospect before
us is sorrowful and humiliating.
In days like these, I am thankful that the publishers of Manton's Works
have boldly come forward to offer some real literary gold to the
reading public. I earnestly trust that they will meet with the success which
they deserve. If any recommendation of mine can help them in bringing
out the writings of this admirable Puritan in a new form, I give it
cheerfully and with all my heart."
Let us know if you would support our attempt to publish this
outstanding set of Puritan Volumes.
Every blessing...
Mike Gaydosh
Solid Ground Christian Books
Uncovering Buried Treasure to the Glory of God!
http://solid-ground-books.com
205-443-0311
SGCB is in the early stages of considering the distinct possibility of
a new edition of the Complete Works of Thomas Manton. Our intention is
to reduce the 22 volumes to 12-15 larger volumes in a newly typeset
version. We intend to re-organize the volumes so that, for instance, the
sermons on John 17 will be in the same volume (presently part are in
vol. 10 and the rest in vol. 11), and Romans 8 will be in the same volume
(presently part are in vol. 11 and the rest in vol. 12).
This set will be smyth-sewn and likely with dust jackets. We will have
a better idea about the number of volumes next week, but we assure you
that this will contain ALL THE MATERIAL IN THE 22 VOLUME SET.
In order for us to proceed with a project this size we will need to
gather enough orders up front. We anticipate the List Price being between
$600.00 and $750.00, but will offer a very significant discount for the
first 200 orders (betw. $200-275 depending on the number of volumes).
As soon as we get more details we will begin to take Pre-orders for
these sets. The money will not be collected until we actually go to press
with the sets.
Why undertake such a project? Listen to J.C. Ryle:
"The publication of a complete and uniform edition of Manton's works is
a great boon to the readers of English theology. Many of his best
writings have been hitherto inaccessible to all who have not long purses and
large libraries. The few who know him would gladly testify, I am sure,
that Thomas Manton was one of the best authors of his day, and that his
works richly deserve reprinting.
It only remains for me to express my earnest hope that this new edition
of Manton's works may prove acceptable to the public, and meet with
many purchasers and readers. If any one wants to buy a good specimen of a
Puritan divine, my advice unhesitatingly is, " Let him buy Manton."
We have fallen upon evil days both for thinking and reading. Sermons
which contain thought and matter are increasingly rare. The inexpressible
shallownesss, thinness, and superficiality of many popular sermons in
this day is something lamentable and appalling. Readers of real books
appear to become fewer and fewer every year. Newspapers, and magazines,
and periodicals seem to absorb the whole reading powers of the rising
generation. What it will all end in God only knows. The prospect before
us is sorrowful and humiliating.
In days like these, I am thankful that the publishers of Manton's Works
have boldly come forward to offer some real literary gold to the
reading public. I earnestly trust that they will meet with the success which
they deserve. If any recommendation of mine can help them in bringing
out the writings of this admirable Puritan in a new form, I give it
cheerfully and with all my heart."
Let us know if you would support our attempt to publish this
outstanding set of Puritan Volumes.
Every blessing...
Mike Gaydosh
Solid Ground Christian Books
Uncovering Buried Treasure to the Glory of God!
http://solid-ground-books.com
205-443-0311