For all of the other boo enthusiasts, I was recently on another forum in a discussion about Heddon ferrules and was responded to by Michael Sinclair, and in that thread, Michael announced that his book, "Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook", was going into reprint and would be re-released in a matter of a few weeks. For most of us, that is very welcome news, as that particular book is a wealth of information about many of the rods that we discuss on here often. I, for one, am very glad to see that book going into reprint. I guess the folks that are selling that same book right now for $175 and up are not too happy to see it, but cest la vie. thanks Michael Sinclair.!!