Category Archives: book

Books with my photos

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Just saw a review of Legally Armed, a book for which I did quite a few photos. On the same page, was a link to another book, Florida Firearms – Law, Use & Ownership, with my photo on the cover.

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A Long Time Until Now: book review

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I just finished reading Mike’s newest book, A Long Time Until now.  It’s a typical MZW in terms of pacing: a slow first chapter followed by rapidly accelerating pace of story-telling all the way up to the last sentence. It’s … Continue reading →

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“War to the Knife”

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Oleg Volk

New book by my friend Peter is out…with my cover design.

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Amie just posted the first part of her book.

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The Gods Defense examines legal issues — and much more — in a world with magic. I read the story last year and plan to re-read as she posts it in installments. I recommend it.

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Ithaca scattergun

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Ithaca 37 is an unusual design because both John Browning and John Pedersen, normally competitors, contributed to its design. It both feeds and ejects from the bottom, making it friendly to right and left handed shooters. An older home defense … Continue reading →

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“Adapt and Overcome” is available, a new book by Peter Grant

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Oleg Volk

And, just like the earlier books of that series, it’s become very popular from the start. I design overs for Peter’s books, so it pleases me to see him do well — as his writing talent well deserves.

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Gianni Rodari in English?

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Does anyone know if “The Blue Arrow” or “Jasmine in the Country of Liars” have ever been translated into English?

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1891/30 Mosin rifle

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Oleg Volk

For some reason, this photo brings the images of Spanish civil war to mind. This rifle is a 122 year old design, updated in a minor way 84 years ago. This weapon and other arms like it still scare the … Continue reading →

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“Shoot to Win” by Chris Cheng

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

For the past year, I’ve been taking photos for Chris Cheng’s upcoming book. This book is now available for pre-order. I endorse it.

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Armed reader

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk

She’s reading “Knowing Guns” (written by Stu Chisholm and illustrated by me). The pistol is a Metro Arms American Classic II in a Vega holster.

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Alternate history bifurication point?

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk

With some minor but plausible changes on the Austrian side, could Prussia have lost the Sadowa battle in 1866? And, had they lost it, could it have ended their claim to preeminence among the German states, along with the ability … Continue reading →

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Would the mystery gift-giver please drop me a line.

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I just got a copy of The Black Riders by parcel from somewhere in Europe. Who sent it?

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“Walls, Wire, Bars and Souls” by Peter Grant

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Oleg Volk

“Walls, Wire, Bars and Souls” is now available at Amazon.com, in both a Kindle edition and a print (paperback) edition. I read the early version of this book about three years ago and was extremely impressed. In fact, I read … Continue reading →

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Question for my writer friends.

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Would Killer Nashville writer conference be worth-while for a beginner fantary/sci-fi writer?

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Capable authors are doing well

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Peter Grant’s science fiction books (with my covers) are doing very well on Amazon. If you have not read them yet, this is a good time to order.

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“Knowing Guns” now available on Amazon

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Stu Chisholm’s book with my cover is now available on Amazon. There, you can preview some of the content.

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Book with my cover art: Knowing Guns

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Stu Chisholm just came out with a well-written book for which I supplied the cover art. You can buy it directly. It will be available on Amazon and Amazon Europe in 5 – 7 days. He is also preparing the … Continue reading →

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Прекрасный перевод

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Перевод А. Глебовской Легат, я получил приказ идти с когортой в Рим, По морю к Порту Итию, а там – путем сухим; Отряд мой отправленья ждет, взойдя на корабли, Но пусть мой меч другой возьмет. Остаться мне вели! Я прослужил … Continue reading →

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Take the Star Road

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Peter Grant’s new book Take the Star Road is now available at Amazon. I read it when it was being edited and re-read it again when making the cover design. I recommend it, especially if you like the style of … Continue reading →

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“Terms of Enlistment.”

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I recently mentioned Marko’s new book as the best military science fiction I’ve read in quite some time. Good to see it gain the deserved popularity. At three bucks, it’s the best entertainment you can get for a day or … Continue reading →

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