November 2, 2005
WESTPHAILURE:
Sovereignty Redefined (Edward B. Driscoll, Jr., 11/03/2005, Tech Central Station)
After reviewing hundreds of books on the popular Brothers Judd.com Website, it's not surprising that the brother with the most blisters on his fingers, Orrin Judd, (who also contributes to TCS from time to time) has released a book of his own. And it's a theme that couldn't be timelier.Redefining Sovereignty is over 500-pages of speeches and essays written by some of the most powerful statesmen of the late 20th century to the present, from President Ronald Reagan to Kofi Anan, through which Judd weaves an interconnecting narrative.
At the book's heart is a look at transnationalism, which Judd, like many of his potential readers, first came across via John Fonte's essay, "Liberal Democracy vs. Transnational Progressivism." That article, published in 2002, received widespread circulation in the then-nascent blogosphere. Judd describes Redefining Sovereignty as "a blog in book form".
We were due to go to press this month, but the publisher has decided to do the book in hardcover, so I'm efforting information on when and where it will be available. Posted by Orrin Judd at November 2, 2005 10:26 PM
Can I get a review copy?
Posted by: Rick Perlstein at November 2, 2005 11:16 PMAnd what does "efforting" mean?
Posted by: Rick Perlstein at November 2, 2005 11:16 PMGaaak! I find myself agreeing with Rick Perlstein!
"efforting"?!?
At this point, my friend, you're one step away from using the word "impactful" seriously.
Posted by: H.D. Miller at November 2, 2005 11:40 PMForget about free copies for your old lefty pals. How about for those of us who win the weekly football pool? (What are the guidelines for books for that anyway--I finally had a good week last week, finishing in a 4-way tie for 1st...)
Posted by: b at November 2, 2005 11:45 PMCongrats! I look forward to it.
Posted by: Timothy at November 2, 2005 11:48 PMGeez, they got that up fast! I only submitted it to the editor late last night. The Internet--it's like, almost instant, man!
And needless to say, good luck with the book Orrin, and thanks for letting me interview you.
Posted by: Ed Driscoll at November 2, 2005 11:52 PMI've read every posting on this website for the last 3+ years. I'll be buying multiple copies to pass out to friends.
Here's hoping that you sell enough to get the wife off your back.
Posted by: Matt Cohen at November 3, 2005 12:32 AMDitto. Can we get bulk discounts?
Posted by: Gideon at November 3, 2005 1:38 AMWhat happened to the self reference rule?
Sorry Orrin, it's nice to see you published -- you deserve it. I think you should replace Brian Lamb on Booknotes.
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at November 3, 2005 3:53 AM
Way to go, Fearless Leader. I'm already efforting information on the Canadian price.
Posted by: Peter B at November 3, 2005 6:24 AMSounds like an impactful book. I'll be efforting to get a copy. Strummin' my fate with his fingers, you know.
(Someone had to do it.)
Posted by: Mike Morley at November 3, 2005 6:29 AMCongratulations!
Posted by: Buttercup at November 3, 2005 7:56 AM...When I get that feeling, I want textual healing...Congrats!
Posted by: Noel at November 3, 2005 8:43 AMCongratulations! I don't care about 'efforting', as long as the book doesn't say anything about penumbras or (gasp!) the Third Way.
Posted by: jim hamlen at November 3, 2005 9:17 AMCongratulations OJ. I look forward to reading it.
PS - My posts are still bouncing back as undeliverable e-mail. Can you fix that?
Posted by: Patrick H at November 3, 2005 11:49 AMCongratulations. I'm going to sign off your site and go pre-order it on Amazon.
Posted by: Ray Clutts at November 3, 2005 11:55 AMAs you must already know it shows up as not yet available on Amazon. Is there any way you might have your publisher contact Amazon to take pre-orders? That might help your fen to drum up some pre-publication orders that will help shoot you up the Amazon list.
Posted by: Ray Clutts at November 3, 2005 11:59 AMThe efforting goes slowly.
Posted by: oj at November 3, 2005 12:53 PMOrrin -- When's the book tour? I'd LOVE for them to book you in Manhattan at the Upper West Side Barnes & Noble, the epicenter of NYC elite liberalism, and for some of the locals to try to take you on in a debate. I wouldn't miss it and can't wait to read the book. "Redefining Sovereignty: the perfect gift for Christmas, Chanukkah and Kwaanza." Once an ad guy, always an ad guy.-- Jim
Posted by: Jim Siegel at November 3, 2005 2:43 PMI see a review coming. Totally cool, man.
Posted by: Thomas at November 3, 2005 4:31 PMHearty congratulations, OJ. You deserve all good things, with the amazing amount of quality content you create on a daily/weekly/monthly/yearly basis. Yours is the single most indispensable site on my own particular "internets". ;)
I'll be buying a copy, and recommending to friends, so let me know which way to buy that will result in the best deal ($$) for you.
Good article by Ed, too.
I love the book tour idea. We just need to make sure people buy the book before OJ speaks.
P.S. Now that he's got the map, planning the tour should be easy.
Posted by: Annoying Old Guy at November 3, 2005 8:19 PMCongrats OJ.
Posted by: RC at November 4, 2005 2:29 AM