Vitaliy's not much of a self promoter in this interview. His interests would be better served if he explicitly stated how investors would benefit from his methodology rather than loosely implying a benefit. The title itself already has the potential to turn off value investors, his target market, just like many of us avoided "Trade Like Warren Buffett" for sometime. This interview does nothing to overcome that bias or generate a real interest for a potential reader. He seemed like more of an academic than a passionate investor. Of course this observation may speak more the the skill of the interviewer rather than the interviewee.

Thankfully, there are dozens of fantastic reviews online; however, I've yet to see "Active Value Investing" in any bookstores here. And after being evacuated I've spent TONS of time in bookstores. I look forward to reading his book and sincerely hope that it is a success.

Dear Nick, you are right I am not a good self promoter. Also, it is very hard to really go in depth about the book in three minutes. I probably did sound like an academic (though I am not one!) because I was explaining why range-bound markets happen. Talking with my hands did not help that perception either J

I was recently interviewed by my favorite (Motley) fools Bill Mann and Philip Durell; I hope it will give you a more in depth look into the book.

In addition, George just sent me very insightful questions about the book that I fully intend to answer.

I spent couple days in NYC and found that for some reason Borders placed an order for my book awhile back but still has not received a single copy. However, every Barnes & Noble in NYC with exception of one had it. Amazon is a way to buy the book anyway, it 34% cheaper there.

I hope this excerpt
will provide some a better idea of what the book is about.