The Bound books scanning project refers to efforts to digitize and republish out-of-print books, primarily those written by David Irving's parents, and other works deemed controversial for mainstream publishing. This initiative aimed to make these books available globally, leveraging both existing and new technologies for printing and distribution.
The project was driven by a desire to preserve and disseminate works that Irving considered important but were unavailable through conventional publishing channels. It involved collaboration with various individuals and companies, including Lars-Erik Hansen, Klaus, and Bound Books Scanning of New Jersey, and explored options like Lightning Source of Tennessee for printing. The project was also intertwined with concerns about copyright, distribution, and the potential for anti-revisionist sentiment.
* 2021: David Irving inquired about book-scanning services that would not damage the original books, specifically mentioning Bound Books Scanning of New Jersey. He also planned to reprint his parents' works and offer them through his bookstore. [diary_2021] 2021: Irving borrowed three "Dick Valiant" books to scan. Francis offered to provide original colour drawings for The Dawnchild* reprint. [diary_2021] * 2021: A correspondent, John Stamatopoulos, inquired about a duplicate book shipment, highlighting a practice of Irving sending repeat copies in case of delivery issues. [diary_2021] * 2022: Lars-Erik Hansen was tasked with supervising the project and requested the index. Plans were made to transfer the archive to a Swedish site. [diary_2022_jan_jun] * 2022: The text scans were considered approximately 99% accurate, with instructions to omit outdated advertising and follow typography guidelines. [diary_2022_jan_jun] * 2023: Irving discussed the possibility of reprinting certain books and finding buyers, emphasizing the nationalist publishing house's ability to secure distribution. [diary_2023] * 2023: Irving was interested in publicizing a debate with Matt Cockerill, indicating a concern for anti-revisionism among younger audiences. [diary_2023] * 2014: Matthew P Gill inquired about reprints of 'The War Path' and a Goebbels book, and the availability of the Himmler book and Churchill series. [diary_2014_temp] 2019: Matej inquired about publishing rights for Czech and Slovak language editions of Uprising*. [diary_2019_jan_may]
The project evolved from initial inquiries about scanning services in 2021 to more concrete plans for digitization, printing, and distribution by 2022. The scope expanded to include not only Irving's parents' works but also other titles, and the project incorporated concerns about copyright and distribution networks. The later diary entries (2023) suggest a continued focus on making these works accessible and countering perceived revisionist narratives.
* Lightning Source of Tennessee * Bound Books Scanning of New Jersey * Uprising * The Dawnchild