Comments by Sean Bass

Yep, hearing all that, it would seem so.

If that is this case, then here's a call out to all chess variants enthusiasts.

If anyone who sees this has a copy of 'Meta-Chess' they are willing to sell to me or have a digitized copy they are willing to share, send me an email.

I'll put this out on the sub-reddit as well.

Totally understand not wanting to sell it, and I am aware it's not a "book-book." And, ~ahem~ not to seem too grabby, but, if you happen to come upon it and want help with digitizing it, it would be a pleasure to assist. :-P

I will check back here, regularly to see what's come up here. I also have put out an APB for the book on Reddit here.

That's one lead now. The search continues!...

Yes, I am still watching! I'll email you soon when I get the opportunity.

Thanks for the lead!

Well, I admit, I don't know for sure.

From what I had been able to gather, Mr. Brown is no longer active on this site, and the email and physical addresses I have to him are no longer working; the email is deactivated, and a letter I sent to buy a physical copy of the book was returned stating it was "not deliverable to address - unable to forward." I have also not been able to find any info on or about 'Kronschild Publishing' to be able contact them.

I don't know how to contact him, or who could be contacted on his behalf. I would absolutely be willing to discuss with him (or a proxy) about whether he, himself, is okay with this.

So, yeah. I have no clue how to find and get hold of him. Anyone how does know, I would love to hear from.

Thanks, Fergus! I had been looking for info on Mr. Brown and Kronschild Pub. myself, and was finding very little on my end, as well. I was almost going to use a background check service to confirm a couple candidates I'd found, but it looks like you saved me the trouble ;-P.

When I get a good opportunity, I see if I can get contact with any of his descendants in the obituary.

I'll keep you all posted.