Looking for Robert Cato

Discussion in 'Filipino Martial Arts' started by juramentado, Aug 21, 2003.

  1. juramentado

    juramentado lean, mean eating machine

    A few years ago, Robert Cato wrote a book on Moro swords. I'm trying to contact him to ask some questions regarding these weapons. Does anyone know how I can contact him?
     
  2. RbtCto

    RbtCto New Member

    I was told that someone wanted to reach me. My e-mail is babybluepup@earthlink.net (I have daughters, thus the address).
     
  3. juramentado

    juramentado lean, mean eating machine

    Hi Mr. Cato :D

    I have a copy of your book on Moro swords. Tit's a great reference on these weapons; I have yet to find another book that discusses them in such detail. Two thumbs up!!

    I'll be emailing you about some weapons in my collection which I'm trying to authenticate.

    :)
     
  4. RbtCto

    RbtCto New Member

    Hi-
    It's been awhile, but I'll try to do what I can...
     
  5. shootodog

    shootodog restless native

    have been dying to get that book! cannot find it here!
     
  6. RbtCto

    RbtCto New Member

    Moro Swords

    Hello,
    I am not on good terms with the publisher. They used to have the book on their web site, but when I found out that they were still selling it and not paying me any royalties, they took it off. You might try contacting them. They might secretly have copies.
    I only have one personal copy that I wouldn't want to let go.
    I've been told that copies are available from time to time on Amazon, and EBay. But, I heard that they go for fairly steep prices. Thanks for the interest. I appreciate it !
    Robert Cato
     
  7. RbtCto

    RbtCto New Member

    Another thought- there is a pirated edition (apparently-'have seen a copy) that is being sold in the Philippines. 'Another nice thing from my publisher... Anyway- it does not have the color pictures. It is merely a Xeroxed copy of my book with a hard cover in red. The publisher's imprint is on the cover. You can draw your own conclusions....
     
  8. juramentado

    juramentado lean, mean eating machine

    the copy I got is the real deal: dust jacket, colored pics and all. It was on sale at a local bookstore and there where only a few copies left. I bought my copy on the spot; doesn;t take a genius to know the good stuff :)

    RbtCto: I'm trying to get my camera to work so I can take pics to send to your for evaluation of some weapons.

    Is there any way for you to get a new publisher?
     

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