The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was no consensus. Shereth 21:01, 6 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

James Rouch (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) (delete) – (View log)

This just doesn't seem to be a notable author. I can't find any reviews for his books. The only reference in the article is a website he is involved with. miniluv (talk) 22:30, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

• Note: This debate has been included in the list of Authors-related deletion discussions. -- Fabrictramp | talk to me 23:18, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]
• Delete I just don't see any evidence of passing WP:CREATIVE; lots of false positives on the news searches, and nothing useful in LexisNexis or any other databases to which I have access. Very little indication that even his books would be notable, I'm afraid. —/Mendaliv/^2¢/_Δ's/ 23:22, 27 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]
• Note: This debate has been included in the list of Living people-related deletion discussions. --Erwin85Bot (talk) 00:01, 28 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]
• Keep The majority of Rouch's career was pre-internet, so it is difficult to find (legitmate under Wiki notability standards) reviews and what not that have been archived or even posted on the 'net. I would point out that several of his books, which are no longer in print, are going for rather large sums among collectors. Now, that in itself is not an 100% lock for notability, but it indicates that something is there. Also, Imprint Publishers is currently developing a magazine and wargame based upon the novels. I have tried to link that in the article, but it keeps getting pulled by editors for copryright reasons. Barton Foley (talk) 13:38, 29 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment There being nothing on LexisNexis however, which indexes news and periodicals going back many, many years is kind of worrisome. —/Mendaliv/^2¢/_Δ's/ 19:13, 5 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
• Delete . None of his books are held by more than 10 libraries in the US according to WorldCat. Though a UK author, that still is about as non-notable as one can get. Checking the used book dealers, the prices range from ₤1 to ₤30. This too indicates no substantial notability as a classic.DGG (talk) 19:42, 29 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so that consensus may be reached.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, BJ^Talk 00:50, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

• Keep. A little obscure. But the arguments for deletion do not convince. Proxy User (talk) 03:24, 2 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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