I've got to ask: Is there really a "Dr. Paul Proteus" who authored The Proteus Framebuilding Handbook - A Guide for the Novice Framebuilder, or is he fictitious.

If he's imaginary, I'll be sooo disappointed; it'll be like finding out about Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny.

Edit - Note that several of the names mentioned in this thread are acknowleged by "Dr. Paul Proteus." Among them are Steve Schuman, Larry Dean, and Barry Konig.

Very cool.