From our shameless self-promotion department comes this expansion of an earlier post noting that our recent book - Ancient Selfies - has been named a Finalist in the history category of the 2017 International Book Awards. Thanks to the judges who reviewed the book and to Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Homer and others who offered their endorsements in the front pages. :-)

Thanks also to all those ancient leaders who commissioned their selfies onto their hand-stamped coins to leave an indelible record of their accomplishments and foibles. And to those who have given reviews on Amazon.com (all 5 Stars). We appreciate you all.

And, thanks to all who encouraged the writing of the book, including John, who had this to say on Facebook:

"Check out Clinton Richardson's new Book Ancient Selfies! This is an absolutely fascinating read. You think we have volatile political situations now you ought to read this. Unbelievable! And they put their faces on coins to remind you who was I charge. . . The first selfies. Who knew?"

Available in Kindle eBook and paperback at amazon.com. More about the book and ancient coins at ancientselfies.com and readjanus.com.

This month saw Ancient Selfies named as Finalist in the history category of the 2017 International Book Awards. More than 1,500 books were submitted in the IBA competition. Thanks to the judges who reviewed Ancient Selfies and to Julius Caesar, Cleopatra and others who offered their endorsements in the front pages. :-)

Available in Kindle eBook and print at Amazon.com.