Racing Pigeons - So You Want To Own Racing Pigeons By Hal Conn. Being Sold As Is. The book was published by Hal Conn in 1988. The book is for a beginner showing interest in racing pigeons. It goes into the very basics and interestingly has a quiz and answer key at the rear of the book. I make you aware that someone cut out some pages at the rear of the book. Page 35 - Periodicals and Organizations, and Page 36 - References. All in all, the book is in pretty good shape.