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« Reply #60 on: February 13, 2007, 19:07:17 pm »
I'll take two!  Smiley

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 Grin one on the shelf..
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« Reply #61 on: February 13, 2007, 21:07:22 pm »
I vote NO !  Cheesy
Because I will have to do another picture with a new book !!  Grin  Cheesy  Wink
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« Reply #62 on: February 13, 2007, 21:12:24 pm »
So be it, I will (hopefully..) survive another picture like that if I get another book.
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« Reply #63 on: February 13, 2007, 21:12:38 pm »
oh what I was looking forward to another pic Wink Smiley
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« Reply #64 on: February 14, 2007, 11:06:54 am »
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!!
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« Reply #65 on: February 14, 2007, 13:31:33 pm »
Yes please write it!!You know you want to Grin ......can wait until were gone "nag" about a third book  Cheesy
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« Reply #66 on: February 15, 2007, 21:42:42 pm »
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
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« Reply #67 on: February 16, 2007, 23:32:53 pm »
Keith

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

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« Reply #68 on: February 16, 2007, 23:46:08 pm »
i TAKE TWO OF THEM IF YOU WANT
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« Reply #69 on: February 16, 2007, 23:52:16 pm »
forgot to say I'll take 3 (one for the collection, one for the garage and one for bedside table)  Smiley

Come on Uncle Keith  Smiley
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« Reply #70 on: February 17, 2007, 00:01:18 am »
Yes,I buy 1 to. Cool
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« Reply #71 on: February 17, 2007, 05:28:36 am »
Yes, I'll take 1 please.   Grin

Oh, and I really didn't need to see that pic above of that nakkid dude.   Tongue
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« Reply #72 on: February 17, 2007, 09:15:29 am »
OK guys, I'm starting to get the idea!  Cheesy

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!  Grin
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« Reply #73 on: February 17, 2007, 12:31:04 pm »
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. Cheesy
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« Reply #74 on: February 18, 2007, 01:50:55 am »
Keith, I think itīs 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 wouldnīt 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?

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« Reply #75 on: February 18, 2007, 04:02:47 am »
Well thats Great News about the Second Book But I Would Like To Get My Raincheck So I Make Sure I Get One  LOL
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« Reply #76 on: February 18, 2007, 06:32:41 am »
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.
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« Reply #77 on: February 18, 2007, 13:18:19 pm »
i already made a hardcover book (leather covering) on 50 ex! so it's possible! go for it keith!
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« Reply #78 on: February 18, 2007, 13:27:58 pm »
turtle, a leather book on 50 exes? respeck  Grin
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« Reply #79 on: February 19, 2007, 01:18:58 am »
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 Grin

Do like a nice quality hardback though!!
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« Reply #80 on: February 19, 2007, 02:57:08 am »
yesssssssssssssssssssssssss....
I vote yes!!!
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« Reply #81 on: February 19, 2007, 04:23:39 am »
What Kinda of Price are we talking about on a short run Book hardcopy ? softcopy?
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« Reply #82 on: February 20, 2007, 03:11:34 am »
I would love a hardcopy version! But I agree, 250 isnt quite enough.
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« Reply #83 on: February 21, 2007, 01:43:12 am »
If I order today can I pick my copy up at Sandown to save on postage? Tongue

Yes, put me down for 2, 1 as a daily reader and 1 to put into storage for my unborn grandchildren Cool
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« Reply #84 on: February 21, 2007, 05:15:03 am »
Forget another book...how about a cal-look DVD instead??? Cheaper to reproduce. Copyright by K.S. Wink
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« Reply #85 on: July 13, 2007, 20:11:01 pm »
I'd take a few copies too  Wink

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

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« Reply #86 on: July 13, 2007, 20:20:21 pm »
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.

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« Reply #87 on: July 13, 2007, 20:30:54 pm »
we know your a busy man Keith but you know it makes sence  Wink Smiley
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« Reply #88 on: July 13, 2007, 20:36:42 pm »
yes do it! do it  Cheesy

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« Reply #89 on: July 13, 2007, 20:56:51 pm »
definetly: Yes (please)-letīs get it done Grin
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