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"SAY...." books

We are, at this moment, the world's leading publisher of books with aviation humour and cartoons. And now we are 25+ years in business....

Availability of books, as of May 2010, with some more specific information about each book on their respective pages:

+    Say again , 9th printing, limited amount remaining, reduced price
      Say no more, 3rd printing sold out 

+    Say again + Say no more, 1st combined printing

+    Say when , 3rd printing, limited amount remaining, reduced price

+    Say how , 2nd printing, limited amount remaining, reduced price

      Say when + Say how, in preparation

+    Say coffee or tea, 2nd printing

+    Say heading, 1st printing

+    SkyTeam, 1st printing

+   Say something, 1st printing

+   Good Landing, 1st printing

     Welkom bij de Luchtmacht, 1st printing, not for sale, a special for the Air Force

     Wijntje, stewardess, 1st printing special project in Dutch, sold out

+    Going up, Sir, 1st printing

+    Say chocks away, first printing, available end of May

Our publication schedule until today, including ISBN numbers, can be found at:   publications

As a publisher, specializing in aviation humour, we would like to provide you with some additional information. This is a one-man operation, without a large company behind it, and it is just a hobby, next to commercial line flying for a major airline. But at this moment we are probably the world's only dedicated publisher of aviation humor and we are selling 8 different, highly successful, books. All books are paperbacks with cartoons by Dutch artist Ton van Andel. The first 4 books have 144 large pages, later a smaller size was used (but with more pages). The language is English. And more books with aviation humor are in preparation!

1982

We started in 1982 with "Say again". The star in this book is the General Dynamics F16 that is being looked at from all directions. Many cartoons, and the short texts, have Air Force subjects as both van Andel and myself were then employed by the Royal Netherlands Air Force. The book gets many very positive reviews in aviation magazines around the world and becomes a success. Tens of thousands of copies have been sold and at this moment the 9th printing is practically sold out
1989

When our second book was published, it was called "Say no more". As we both had left the Air Force, now a bit more attention for civil aviation (in this book a 50/50 mix between military and civil) and with the same setup the results were identical to the first book: good reviews and good sales. The 3rd, revised, printing is now sold out.

1993

The year 1993 started with "Say when". In this book we try to look at aviation history at our slightly disturbed way. Also some cosmetic changes as it was produced electronically. It was greeted enthusiastically and the second printing had to be produced after only 10 months (!). Civil aviation subjects are slowly outgrowing the military humor now. At this moment 3rd printing available.

1995

And the publication speed is increasing with "Say how" at the end of 1995. Even more sophistication in the art of electronic layout and most of the humor is related to civil aviation. This book has the looks of a winner! The second printing is now available.

2001

Now a book with a slightly different setup. The pages are smaller (A5) but with 160 pages. More text and a lot of the cartoons in this book are from the first 4 books. But "Say coffee or tea" is aimed at a different group of aviators: the cabin crew. The second edition, with some small editorial changes, is available from February 2006

2003

At the end of 2003 the 6th book appears. Now again the well-tried general setup with humor about military and civil aviation, also many anecdotes about various subjects. The size remains A5 with also 160 pages. It's called "Say heading".

2004

A special publication during the last weeks of 2004. A compilation of cartoons and humor from all 6 previous books in a 160 pages book published especially for all KLM pilots. It was a gift from their chief pilot and is now available for the world as well. An excellent book with a very good cross-section of "Say ..." humor. The title: "SkyTeam".

2006

Although "Say again" was first published in 1982, we started working together in 1981. So to start the '25 years celebrations' we publish a special book: in May 2006 a book that contains the full versions of both "Say again" and "Say no more" in one cover, and for the normal price! Two books for the price of one. The content of both books has been updated and digitalised and is 200 pages thick in A5 size. We expect very positive reactions about this publication.

2007

Our publishing speed is increasing, and in April 2007 the next book, the 7th in the series (but if you count Say again+no more and SkyTeam as well, the 9th !!). It is called "Say something" and it's again 160 pages with all kinds of humour and cartoons.

2008

And now a very special book, 20 cartoonists from around the world contribute cartoons, and the result is "Good Landing" Again 160 pages A5 size, but now for 40% in full colour. Excellent cartoons, and no texts just cartoons, from Australia, Belgium, France, Switzerland, USA, Great Britain, Germany, Austria and the Netherlands

2009

The year started with a special project for the Royal Netherlands Air Force. A book is presented to each applicant for a job and the book is called "Welkom bij de Luchtmacht". It contains cartoons by Ton van Andel, many never published before, and it's in Dutch. The book cannot be bought...

2009

For Wende Huizer we managed her special project "Wijntje, stewardess in opleiding". A very limited edition, in Dutch, book only 36 pages in full colour. Sold out in 4 weeks.

2009

After "Good Landing" several other cartoonists wanted to participate as well and the next book was completed rapidly. Now 21 cartoonists from all corners of the world in "Going up, Sir"

2010

Aviation humour remains available as we can fill another book with cartoons by ton van Andel together with some anecdotes. In June 2010 the 8th book in the "Say..." series of books with "Say chocks away"

For both Ton and me, it is just a hobby and we have to spend time on other things as well. This year, 2007, we are 25 years in business. And although we 'say again' things every now and then, we keep finding new aviation humour all the time. So perhaps a new book remains possible.

Keep looking at our website for the latest information. (newbook)