The Party Badge by Jo Rivett

[Tony Bologna]

I had just finished the "Ground Assault Badge" and "The Glider Pilot Badge" books, both of which were extremely short and that I found lacked substance. Then Jo's book arrived and I could tell immediately that I would feel differently, very differently.

Jo Rivett is persistent is finding truth and applying scientific reason to a narrow section of the hobby, the enamel party badge. His book nullifies any previous work on the subject by discrediting the broad assumptions and inadequate research of other authors.

500 pages. Excellent photos. Fair and explanatory deductive reasoning. Unique analysis. Thorough coverage. Most importantly, conclusions drawn from the period sources and not post war opinions that were printed and bound and thus considered credible.

Jo makes it very clear that his work is the absolute best to date on the subject and he invites any and all to improve on it, but not without bringing evidence to the table.

I always found the authors posts to be quirky, sarcastic, in cases rude and in excess. His abrasive humor has hurt his image in the online forum community. This should not detract from the notion that he is able to bring a highly professional debate to the table and will not settle until there is a plausible answer. His persistence and intelligence level along with his completed work has proven he deserves respect from present and future collectors.

Future reference book authors use this book as inspiration. Thank you Jo for your work.

[Bob Hritz]

Jo's book is a must have for anyone who collects enamel badges. The research is top notch and the presentation is clear.

It takes a couple of readings to fully digest the material, and it is a a book you will keep going back to for further study.

Bob Hritz

[Wim Vangossum]

It is a very good book indeed. Wished that all recently released books had that level of study work.


Regards, Wim

[Nate11]

Jo has been underated for a long time,,I have had dealings with him for a few yrs now and rather enjoy his matter-of fact in your face approach,,I think the collecting community as a whole has a very small sense of humor, especially when your trying to educate them that half of their precious collection is bogus,,,
wish Jo would post more,,

[Erich B.]

About how much of the book, would you say, pertains to the Gold Party Badges?
Thanks,
Erich

[chen]

Now at page 94 out of total of 514 pages.
Need to read this interesting book before starts to collect any party badge or GPB beside BO.

[J. Wraith]

About how much of the book, would you say, pertains to the Gold Party Badges?
Thanks,
Erich

Its essentially party enamel so you can apply what might apply I would imagine. The book will melt your brain with information. Lot of reading.

[Erich B.]

Its essentially party enamel so you can apply what might apply I would imagine. The book will melt your brain with information. Lot of reading.

Thanks!
Erich

[J. Wraith]

Thanks!
Erich

Got you confused with Erich S. there. I do not recall a lot of info on GPB and the core is party badges. So to answer your question, not a lot tht I recall on the GPB. The fact that it is party enamel and the information being as in depth as it is you could walk away with a lot of info that could be applied to various enamel and manufacture. That was my meaning, but GPB tends to be fairly cut and dry anyway.

[Tony Bologna]

There's only 10 pages dedicated to the GPB.

Jo calls out other authors obsessively in every chapter. Although it comes off as unwarranted and in excess, there is a clear message from this:
Don't produce any more reference books until you can back up each statement with proof or fear a reputation-ending reprisal.

[chen]

Now at pg.184 and also understand why Jo uses this as his avatar.

[Seigfried]

There's only 10 pages dedicated to the GPB.

Well that's saved me a load of cash, that was the only reason that I was considering forking out for it. Is there anything in these ten pages that cannot be found on the WAF?

[J. Wraith]

How many pages do you need on GPB's?. For all his quirks and style the book in itself for purposes of data and learning something is a bargain. Its about Party Badges, that is the title and that is where a lot of the confusion and variables are. When you get to GPB's life is easier and you do not need an enormous book.

[Michael Fay]

There's only 10 pages dedicated to the GPB.

Jo calls out other authors obsessively in every chapter. Although it comes off as unwarranted and in excess, there is a clear message from this:
Don't produce any more reference books until you can back up each statement with proof or fear a reputation-ending reprisal.

Anyone who is truly unhappy about this (most welcome) turn of events is in the throes of Stockholm Syndrome. I only wish the author was interested in other areas of TR collectables to investigate for criminal fakery and baseless claims and then publish...

[Seigfried]

How many pages do you need on GPB's?. When you get to GPB's life is easier and you do not need an enormous book.

I don't know how many pages I need on GPBs, but if all GPB info can be covered in ten pages then that's great, but I won't be paying all that money for ten pages.