"Shamisen of Japan" Errata

I just surprised Kyle by pointing out that the Shamisen of Japan > Book Owners page (shamisenofjapan.com/corrections) is still active. The rest of the old site redirects to bachido.com.

I’ve submitted several “Shamisen of Japan” errors to Kyle. I’ve come across numerous other nits, ambiguities and oversights, which I haven’t bothered to report. Lest this seem overly critical, Kyle has responded amazingly quickly to items that have come to his attention - often overnight.

Anyway, I’d like to suggest a new Forum category (e.g. “Book Owners”) for discussions specifically related to the content of the “Shamisen of Japan” book. This would undoubtedly benefit the “Global Community”, if only to reassure people that they aren’t the only ones who were puzzled over something. I have no doubt that Kyle would respond with online book updates and improvements to future editions.

Hey Dan,

Simply put, that’s a great idea. A forum category would make it very easy for everyone to post questions or problems they have with the book I always encourage people to inform me of any errors that they spot, but a public page will make it more casual and convenient to pose a question, and for others to find answers if they have similar trouble.

“The Public Humiliation of Kyle” might be a more appropriate title for the page, though. :wink:

I have no doubt that Kyle would respond with online book updates and improvements to future editions.

Actually, I’m planning on finally making a Kindle/iBook version of the book, which can easily send out to previous owners for free. So many changes have been made to the book that this would be an easy way to ensure that everyone’s edition is current, Converting the book to the Kindle format has proven challenging, as my edition of InDesign is not current. Anywho, it is a project in the hopper.

Sounds great!

Posted!

Check out the new category!

o yay, an edition on kindle would be useful for me, i was even a person who requested on the uk homepage!