The Cal-look Lounge

Was speaking with keith the other day about the old days and DKP, he seems to still have plenty info that we would all love to read, we all need to help make this happen, come on show your support.

i want to see 620 replys from the 620 members saying lets get it done.

Remember the other Bible was redone and called the "New Testiment"

hey keith -- let's do it! i'll design it! i got an agency - i'm a graphic designer! go go go !

Of course!

Come on Keith you know it makes sense  ;) I've been asking about Volume 2 ever since I saw you on here  :)

That would be great! If Keith has enough material to write another good book, that is.

Do it, do it, do it!!!

I vote "yes".

And while we're at it, how about a re-issue of the original?  I need to get one!

yep...and none of us care if a lot of photo's have been on the internet.................lets have them all in one place.please. :)

Halleluja, praise the lowered! I am in!

Yes that doesn t matter..... come on with the new book......

maybe he can ad the europeane scene of the late '90 in it....

Kind regards edgar

Good call Russell.  8)

This book HAS to be done. ;D

I'm in. :)
Martin.

One for me!  :)

Ole

lets go for it

YES!

gogogogogogogogo  ;D 2 copy for me  ;)

read my lips:

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nuff said

Yep. We need another book  :) Go for it.

I'm getting religious already
go go

You guys crack me up! ;D

haha!
i reckon supply should meet demand  ;)

well, i finally got my bible this morning. i'll be looking for you at bug-in KS!  ;)
carrying the bible in one hand, and a pen in the other...  ;D

once in a while there is a new messiah...

but it'll do if there is a new book too






in less confusing terms YES PLEASE!!!!

yes please, well, i bought about 6 off the first edition,
ending up selling some and giving them away to friends ...

so...

yess please, i'll take 2 for sure !

cya
ffred

and me, come on Keith, you have loads of time on your hands  ;)

I've been waiting years for it.... please?!

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G-out!

Definately do it, I have been waiting for years.

But save some stories and pictures for the third edition  ;)

Come on Keith, make a another one.. please! ;)

Who is this Keith guy you all talk about?  ???

Search me... :D

Keith, you ned to move on with "The Day The Music Died".

 "California Look Too" will definately end up in my collection of vw books as well as part I...

yes do it,i will buy it :)

is it done yet?  ;)

I like the name!!! ;)

put me down for two copies.  ;D

Sign me up too !!!  I've always liked that Keith guys work, especially when he had the shiny epoxy primered chop-top !  ;) ;D

I would buy a few.

El Diablo Primero, how are you? ;D

 the california look vw too.. just have to be a roof chop....    bring it to us... il buy one..

Alien

That book would sell well among us in DBR.......! Usually something like 10 copies or so!! I will spread the word.

PS
Don't miss the street scene 1979-89 and the Crazy Caravans....back to the roots!!

go go go

Do it! Do it now!!

One for me thanks  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Crack on !!!!!!

Everybody knows it needs to de done! So DO IT!!!

yes yes yes yes yes!
 ;D

You're all so bossy!  ;D

Count me in..

hey keith -- what is the minimum copies you gotta produce to get out of cost? any idea?

Yes!

yessssssssssssss.

COME ON GUYS! only 50 replies - there should loads more than this by now  :)

Wouldn't it be easier if the just those that DIDNT want a new one wrote in??
I mean, we ARE at the cal-look lounge.... should be just what the doctor ordered this book!!...WE ALL WANT IT.... and I will have two please!  ;D

Well of course we need a new book

I will take one, and I know that a few of my friends would definatly buy one. Don't forget all the customers on the other cal-look site who would also buy one.

I would take at least one book! :)

Me too! ;)

For me also....

1 for me!

Hey Keith,

of course we want another book!
With the first European Bug In ;-)

One for me please...

Jérôme

Me to. i'm happy to pay up front for the copy ;D 

I'll take two!  :)

Seriously, I really think there is a need for that book. This is info, pics and stories that need to be documented. You say in the foreword of the first edition that it couldn't cover it all. I have been waiting for the second one since i read that..
Ok, so a lot of it is here and there on the net, but that's not the same. These kind of books need to be written by an enthusiast with a burning interest and knowledge about the subject, not just any journalist with $ signs in his eyes. And with all that raw material just waiting.. Well, what can I say.. The California Look Too!

My own example of the old book is so worn I will soon have to start using the NOS ;D one on the shelf..

I vote NO !  :D
Because I will have to do another picture with a new book !!  ;D  :D  ;)
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So be it, I will (hopefully..) survive another picture like that if I get another book.

oh what I was looking forward to another pic ;) :)

Right now I have made a new list to send to mr.Claus...
Hell I even buy it my self...

We are all begging you KS!!

Yes please write it!!You know you want to ;D ......can wait until were gone "nag" about a third book  :D

yes
I vote yes and yes
 keith do it again with another book I still have the first one signed by the writer and it will be fine to have have new unseen pictures

Keith

What do you think then, over a hundred orders already !

Russell

i TAKE TWO OF THEM IF YOU WANT

forgot to say I'll take 3 (one for the collection, one for the garage and one for bedside table)  :)

Come on Uncle Keith  :)

Yes,I buy 1 to. 8)

Yes, I'll take 1 please.   ;D

Oh, and I really didn't need to see that pic above of that nakkid dude.   :P

OK guys, I'm starting to get the idea!  :D

Russel and I have kicked around a couple of possibilities, one being a higher-dollar low-run edition (maybe 250 only), making it a true collector's piece. Another alternative is a low-cost, self-published deal, but I'd need to look into costs implications there. My problem is that none of the bigger publishers will touch it as a project as the first edition wasn't a sales success outside the obvious enthusiast market.  Although I wouldn't be looking to make a living wage out of doing this, bear in mind that while I was doing the first book, I was still in full-time employment on VolksWorld and Custom Car magazines, meaning that I had a regular income all the time. That book took about a year to do, plus six months production time. I also had an advance against sales to cover my costs (air fares, photo research etc), all of which I'd have to pay for out of my own pocket this time around. It is for this reason that I haven't been able to get round to doing a second version yet. But I will, trust me!

Keep them messages coming, Makes me feel wanted!  ;D

thats great news Keith,

for what its worth i'd love to see a high $$ coffee table type book, i'm sure it was Russell who posted about this before, and i agree it'd be a small price compared to what we spend on our cars.  which dont move in some cases. :D

Keith, I think it´s great that you plan another book, as I have enjoyed a few of your older publications. But is 250 pieces really a realistic figure? If it is to be a hard cover(color) coffee table edition 250 pcs wouldn´t even cover the layout and printing costs unless it would be REALLY edpensive, or am I wrong? How many pcs did the first book sell the first two years?

Cheers, Johnny.

Well thats Great News about the Second Book But I Would Like To Get My Raincheck So I Make Sure I Get One  LOL

I vote for the high dollar version, but maybe 1000 so everyone who wanted it could get it. Or do a nice big hard copy first and if the demand is there do a smaller soft copy later.

i already made a hardcover book (leather covering) on 50 ex! so it's possible! go for it keith!

turtle, a leather book on 50 exes? respeck  ;D

Make it happen Mr S, in whatever format its in, be it high price hardback! or lower price softback, you know were gonna buy it dude !!
Lookin forward to it already ;D

Do like a nice quality hardback though!!

yesssssssssssssssssssssssss....
I vote yes!!!

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What Kinda of Price are we talking about on a short run Book hardcopy ? softcopy?

I would love a hardcopy version! But I agree, 250 isnt quite enough.

If I order today can I pick my copy up at Sandown to save on postage? :P

Yes, put me down for 2, 1 as a daily reader and 1 to put into storage for my unborn grandchildren 8)

Forget another book...how about a cal-look DVD instead??? Cheaper to reproduce. Copyright by K.S. ;)

I'd take a few copies too  ;)

Keith, your first book really got me into Cal Look, and considering what has been in the last decade, it'll be great to have a new book with unforeseen cars!!!

Keep the spirit alive

Oldschool

I think a coffee table book would be great. Or even something along the lines of the Rodders Journal that was bi-annually or annually from UltraVW.

--louis

we know your a busy man Keith but you know it makes sence  ;) :)

yes do it! do it  :D

grtz,

Dem

definetly: Yes (please)-let´s get it done ;D

Keith,

WE NEED AND WANT ANOTHER BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Frank

 I will order 3 two to dog ear to death one for best
   Will this be the new testament of the bible
     
      I am feeling all spiritual

Pencil me in for a couple of copies  :D, one for best and one for oily fingers to use . Things have moved on a pace since this bench mark master piece was written there must be at least enough material for volume 2 and possibly three ::) .
The book still has the power to inspire young converts to the the fold , I only just recently lent one of my copies to my young apprentice who was into ricers now he`s seen the error of his ways and is talking IDA`s  ;D.
So come on Keith you have another generation of like minded nutters to inspire  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D.

more like 832 replies from 832 members now dude  :)

833 now and counting . so get on down to the publishers  ;D

do it..........do it.............do it

If it helps you ,
i ll take two or three as well :)
and still couldnt find the first book..
keep on searching i guess :)

Hey Russell and Keith, count me in
I can also help in distributing the book worldwide via CSP
keep us updated on the project

Gunter

I'll take one

Absolutely  ;)

Forget the new book get your ass in the garage and do a another car. Stop using other people's  rusty old castoffs, you know the yanks were smart to Palm them off in the first place. Come on who in there right mind would buy all this junk and then transport them all over Europe, then let other guys race them all weekend. I would seriously question the owner's mental state of health ?;D ;D

Funny the rusty olod junk raced all weekend and if im not wrong were quicker that the gold toy of yours, anyway when the Gold Beetle has 3 NHRA awards like the ghia please call me and we can discuss at length !

However, where im standing the Old Cars with old guys go quicker, young guys with new cars need others to fix them ! In fact my sons battery powered car is probaly more relaible and quicker than your errr.......... car !

Do the book again keith and we can have a section of out takes at the back, I know of one car for this already !

 ;D

ouch think that might have touched the nerve there golden balls  .  ;D ;D ;D
lol  Russel as always G

now now girls  ;) back to the book - If this thread gets big enough he will HAVE to do another one  ;) :)

do the book

I would buy a few copies too !!!!!!!

FDK buys 5. Come on Keith, go for it.

me too  i want a copy  ;)

me too!!  ;D

so, when is this book out?  8)

You guys are killing me!  :D

come on
do it again please  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Have you done a first draft yet Keith ?   As I would be happy to proof read it for you as would a number of other guys here I would imagine.

 DO THE BOOK OR WE WILL SEND THE BOYS AROUND   

No pressure lol Glenn.

I think he's more likly to do it if we send some Girls round  ;) :)

yeah Keith please do it

tiki madness

Keith, you can ask me again when I will stop smoking and I will keep asking you for a secound cal look book!  8)

And yes, I will take 5 or more.