PROMO
The updated, second edition of the book “Bio jedan JAT” will be released during the summer of 2025. At the same time, the book will also be published in English under the title “There was JAT once”. Unlike the first edition, which was printed mostly in black and white with a few colour sections, both the second Serbian edition and the English version will be printed entirely in colour.
The most notable change is the complete restructuring of the content into two distinct parts. The first part features the main narrative about JAT, while the second, titled Jatovci, is dedicated entirely to the people who helped shape JAT.
This edition has also been enriched with numerous new photographs and illustrations, predominantly in colour, bringing significant changes to the book’s layout and design. Unlike the first edition, where images were grouped in blocks spanning several chapters, the new layout integrates visuals directly into the relevant sections of text. As a result of these updates, the book has expanded from 432 to 480 pages.
The English edition has been slightly modified in parts that cover Yugoslavia’s socio-political and economic systems, providing simplified explanations and additional context for international readers unfamiliar with the historical background in which JAT was founded and developed.
To help cover printing costs, author Jovo Simišić and the publisher have decided to launch a pre-order campaign. The pre-sale price offers a 20% discount compared to the regular retail price:
• Bio jedan JAT: 3,700 RSD
• There was JAT once: 5,600 RSD
(shipping not included)
Once printed, books can be picked up on launch day at a time and place to be announced, or afterwards at the Association of the Aviation Industry of Serbia (UVIS), Uzun Mirkova 4 (Aeroclub building), Office No. 6, on weekdays between 12:00 and 14:00. Copies will also be available directly from the author.
Buyers in Belgrade unable to pick up the book in person, as well as all customers elsewhere in Serbia, can receive it via Post Express with an added shipping fee of 500 RSD, which should be paid together with the book. The same applies to international orders, which are also eligible for the 20% pre-order discount:
• Bio jedan JAT: €32 instead of €40
• There was JAT once: €48 instead of €60
(shipping costs vary depending on the destination)
How to pre-order
Send an email to biojedanjat@gmail.com indicating whether you will pick up the book in Belgrade or need it delivered. If delivery is requested, include your address.
You will receive a confirmation with the total cost, including any shipping fees.
Payment should be made to the following account: 160-5100103424146-94
After making the payment, email a copy of your payment slip to biojedanjat@gmail.com. You will then receive confirmation of payment and your reservation number.
Once the book is printed, all customers will be informed in a timely manner about the launch date and all subsequent activities or commitments by the publisher and the author.