Err ..mmm...gee...thanks for that profound response Anthony...
It's not that it's hard to depart (sic) with the $$$$
In fact, if you look around various threads you'll discover that I'm quite content to invest heavily in this fabulous hobby. It's just that I've not had a chance to view this tome "in the flesh" to gauge it's value, to my relative way of thinking.
This thread was aimed primarily at discovering where I could actually buy the book? As a happy consequence i've also discovered where one might find it for sale at a more competitive price? My astro friends have also been kind enough to offer their opinions of the book.
I think you've dredged a little too deep on this one? IMHO