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Meta-chess Digital EditionA book, magazine, journal or pamphlet
. Digital Copy of 'Meta-chess' by John W Brown.[All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]
📝Sean Bass wrote on Sat, Jul 10, 2021 07:21 PM UTC:

Thanks, Fergus! I had been looking for info on Mr. Brown and Kronschild Pub. myself, and was finding very little on my end, as well. I was almost going to use a background check service to confirm a couple candidates I'd found, but it looks like you saved me the trouble ;-P.

When I get a good opportunity, I see if I can get contact with any of his descendants in the obituary.

I'll keep you all posted.


📝Sean Bass wrote on Thu, May 6, 2021 08:19 PM UTC in reply to Ben Reiniger from Tue May 4 09:12 PM:

Well, I admit, I don't know for sure.

From what I had been able to gather, Mr. Brown is no longer active on this site, and the email and physical addresses I have to him are no longer working; the email is deactivated, and a letter I sent to buy a physical copy of the book was returned stating it was "not deliverable to address - unable to forward." I have also not been able to find any info on or about 'Kronschild Publishing' to be able contact them.

I don't know how to contact him, or who could be contacted on his behalf. I would absolutely be willing to discuss with him (or a proxy) about whether he, himself, is okay with this.

So, yeah. I have no clue how to find and get hold of him. Anyone how does know, I would love to hear from.


📝Sean Bass wrote on Mon, May 3, 2021 10:33 PM UTC:

Hello, Editor(s). Just using this comment to say I would like my submission looked at. No rush here, just notifying.


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Sean Bass wrote on Tue, Feb 2, 2021 04:00 PM UTC in reply to Joseph DiMuro from Sun Jan 31 09:15 PM:

Yes, I am still watching! I'll email you soon when I get the opportunity.

Thanks for the lead!


Sean Bass wrote on Fri, Jan 22, 2021 06:44 PM UTC in reply to Jean-Louis Cazaux from 06:40 AM:

Totally understand not wanting to sell it, and I am aware it's not a "book-book." And, ~ahem~ not to seem too grabby, but, if you happen to come upon it and want help with digitizing it, it would be a pleasure to assist. :-P

I will check back here, regularly to see what's come up here. I also have put out an APB for the book on Reddit here.

That's one lead now. The search continues!...


Sean Bass wrote on Fri, Jan 22, 2021 02:14 AM UTC:

Yep, hearing all that, it would seem so.

If that is this case, then here's a call out to all chess variants enthusiasts.

If anyone who sees this has a copy of 'Meta-Chess' they are willing to sell to me or have a digitized copy they are willing to share, send me an email.

I'll put this out on the sub-reddit as well.


Sean Bass wrote on Thu, Jan 21, 2021 11:32 PM UTC:

Does anyone know if Mr. Brown is still selling 'Meta-Chess'?

If so, what is the up-to-date address to reach him? (I sent a money order to the address given, but it was returned back from the post office saying the address is undeliverable and unforwardable.)

I really would like a copy, if it is at all still possible.


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