Romani Roots
But patrina kater ruhkendar, avendar kater kodo vesh te le purden hi po o kodo baval!
Bookworm
If you are an avid book reader, this is the page for you!
Below we have placed books of both Romani and Non-Romani content which ourselves and our members have contributed to this page.
Also you will find details of vital information such as ISBN numbers, locations etc to help you in purchasing them.
Where applicable members comments have been placed by the relevant books.
If you would like to contribute to this page, please supply the details and any comments to us and we will endeavour to place them on this page.
PRICES DETAILED BELOW WERE CORRECT AT TIME OF PURCHASE BUT MAY HAVE INCREASED - PLEASE CHECK WHEN PURCHASING.
Please remember that this site does not endorse any re-publication of contents or images from contributions, therefore we ask you to respect the law and seek permission from the relevant publishers etc before you attempt to use these contributions.
We hope you enjoy the books listed and many more may be purchased from "Cottage Books", A catalogue can be supplied by contacting Jenny.M. Boyd-Cropley at: jenny@friendlyweb.co.
BRUMROAMIN
ISBN NUMBER: 0-7093-0246-0
AVAIABLE TO ORDER FROM: Waterstones Bookshop
AUTHOR: Ted Rudge
PUBLISHER: Birmingham Library and Information Services
PRICE: £11.95
CONTENT: Bimingham and Midland Romany Gypsy and Traveller Culture
Member comment: An interesting and insightful read about the Midlands Gypsy folk and their way of life, with good hisorical sources and vivid personnel stories.
A Way of Life
ISBN NUMBER: N/A
AVAILBLE FROM: Worcestershire County Council Childrens Services/West Midlands Consortium Services for Travelling Children, Schools & Famillies.
AUTHOR:Lisa Smith, Charman Smith, Susie Smith, Sammy-Jo Smith, Stacey Smith, Paul Smith, Jake Davies, Tom Conners and Alan Butler.
PUBLISHER: See Available source.
PRICE: N/A
Member comment: This is a real gem of a booklet I got at the GRTHM event in Hartlebury, written by the youngsters and including an interactive CD - well done chavvies!!
Stopping Places
ISBN MUMBER: 1-902806-30-1
AVAILABLE FROM: Cottage Books Email:Jenny@friendlyweb.co
AUTHOR: Simon Evans
PUBLISHER: University of Herefordshire Press
PRICE: £15
Member comment: Having looked for this book for such a long time i was so pleased to find it among the Cottage Books stall. I enjoyed the sensitive way Simon talked about our way of life and our history. Such a honest and positive approach from someone who isn't a Gypsy but you woudn't know it to read the book.
A Romany in the Family
ISBN NUMBER: 1-903418-27-5
AVAILABLE FROM: Cottage Boks Email:Jenny@friendlyweb.co
AUTHOR: Robert Dawson
PUBLISHER: 4 Sheets Design and Print
PRICE: £16.50
Member comment: This is a really interesting book to check on Romany Gypsy surnames and whose family is related to who. But don't worry if your family names are not included - just remember that not all names are included and those names you are looking for may have been historically changed, adjusted, added to, or changed completely in favour of a more "useful" name and many used Romany words and "joke" names instead of their real names to "fool" the establishment - persisitence is the key when reseaching your family history!
Gypsy Feast
ISBN NUMBER: 0-7818-1027-2
AVAILABLE TO ORDER FROM: Waterstones Bookshop
AUTHOR: Carol Wilson
PUBLISHER: Hippocrene Book Inc.
PRICE: £19.50
Member comment: I liked this book, not just for the recipes but the history behind and the extrs info.
THIS BOOK CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON OUR FIRESIDE FOOD PAGE.
On the Move in a Gypsy Wagon
ISBN NUMBER: 978-1-903418-36-9
AVAILABLE FROM: Cottage Books Email:Jenny@friendlyweb.co
AUTHOR: Ryalla Duffy
PUBLISHER: Robert Dawson
PRICE: £7.50
Member comment: Excellant book for children, short, attractive and entertaining.
Spotting Old Vardos
ISBN NUMBER: 1-903418-51-8
AVAILABLE FROM: Cottage Books Email:Jenny@friendlyweb.com
AUTHOR: Robert Dawson
PUBLISHER: Robert Dawson & DEerbyshire Gypsy Liaison Group
PRICE: £5.00
Member comment: Although this book is for children and offers point for the observant child, it is an easy read to those who know little about our wagons.
THIS BOOK CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON THE VARDO PAGE.
Gypsy Horses
ISBN NUMBER: 1-903418-53-4
AVAILABLE FROM: Cottage Books Email:Jenny@friendlyweb.co
AUTHOR: Lisa McNamara
PUBLISHER: Robert Dawson & Derbyshire Gypsy Liaison Group
PRICE: £5.00
Member comment: This is another great book for children, bright and entertaining, but i noticed that quite a few adults enjoyed it too!
THIS BOOK CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON THE GRY PAGE.
ISBN NUMBER: 0-7229-3994-0
