Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Perry D Cox

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Doesn't seem notable, single-ref essay, main contributor is an SPA, etc. Note: has been PRODded before, but removed without explanation. :| TelCo NaSp Ve :| 21:17, 25 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment. There is a lot of cruft that needs to be cleaned from this article, but it does make some significant assertions of notability--for example the coverage of his work in Us and Forbes. There is a significant coterie of influential, notable Beatles experts who are primarily self-published (see, for example, Allan Kozin, "A Book Publisher, Beatlemaniacs? Why Don't You Do It on Your Own?", New York Times, December 26, 2006). However, Cox isn't mentioned in that NYT article and I am not sure that the 2 older articles mentioned above are enough to get him over the hump, WP:N-wise. Some additional reviews or coverage of him or his work in mainstream media might do it, though, if such could be found.--Arxiloxos (talk) 01:04, 26 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Authors-related deletion discussions. -- • Gene93k (talk) 15:40, 26 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Delete As written, a possible speedy as G11, promotional. It's possible an article could be written, but Idon't know the subject well enough to attempt it. I'd suggest starting over. DGG ( talk ) 18:29, 26 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Delete. The subject (and as far as I can tell, his books) lacks significant coverage in reliable sources.--Michig (talk) 13:06, 27 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Retain. I think this subject is worthy of being retained in Wikipedia. It's obvious has established himself in the field of Beatles collectibles. I don't feel he should be deleted because many of his sources were prior to the digital age leaving him no choice but to rely on printed material for many of his verification sources. Forbes magazine and many others along with his many published works over the years should well justify his being here. 3 of his published books were published by Ballantine/Random House in New York City. No small feat there. Of his 8 books, only 3 were self published.Bingbing4321 (talk) 01:46, 28 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Keep This Article My vote is to keep this page. One of the great things about our community is the fact that entrepreneurs like this subject can have a place where hard work and dedication in fields other than the USA today mainstream have a place to be recognized. I'm not suggesting we allow "the cleanest janitor" or "fastest cab drivers" to be posted here, but if authors of certain fields with this many credits and works to his name can't be appreciated here, then we find ourselves sticking with "Lincoln" and "Kennedy" text like the printed chronicles and tomes of old. I should hope that if I dedicated myself to this much fine work, there would be a place where people of like interests could learn of it.Kyderby4321 (talk) 02:38, 28 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]