Official book collectors thread

Jeff,
Great information, thank you.

George

 

Derek Hill loaned the Art Car Museum family video footage for the "Fast Faster Fastest "show last year.

I wish more of you had seen it.

I advocated they publish the entire showing, not sure if they will.
I might have to spearhead the project.

I started a thread about it in Vintage Section here at the time.

Welcome Jeff.

 

Boris,

When I searched Google Books for Ferrari a history, Automobilia 1998, I found this

http://books.google.com/books?id=-P6C63s4HXoC&pg=PA8&dq=Ferrari+a+history,+Automobilia+1998&hl=en&ei=uSczT86qJdCTtwfyjfWcAg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=book-thumbnail&resnum=1&ved=0CDwQ6wEwAA#v=onepage&q=Ferrari%20a%20history%2C%20Automobilia%201998&f=false

I counted about 38 photos there but I am confused because it is a 240 page paperback that Amazon says was published by Motorbooks July 17, 2011 (ISBN-13: 978-0760340585).

http://www.amazon.com/Ferrari-First-Gear-Larry-Edsall/dp/0760340587/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328761315&sr=8-1

There are only two reviews on Amazon. The first gives it 5 stars and is dated March 15, 2009. How can that be if the first edition was published in 2011? The second review awarded it 4 stars, gives a short list of errors, and ends with "...the publisher apparently didn't employ a proofreader experienced in Ferraris, because these errors would have been easily caught. But if you are willing to overlook these gaffes, this book is colorful and eyecatching."

Larry Edsall was at AutoWeek magazine for 12 years.He served as motorsports editor and managing editor. For $13.72 I decided it was worth adding to my collection. I will have it in a few days and will be able to report more then.

Jeff
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Thank you, but this is a book in the picture. I want to buy it and I'm looking for some information. If anyone has some pictures inside. Boris
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I had the Italian edition of the book, which Shell stations in Italy were giving away years ago. I found it to be a decent middle-of-the-road sort of book. If you can find a copy for around $25-30, I would say it represents decent value.

 

I fully join all of that - the preview from the brochure looks fantastic!

Lars T.

 

I'm the guy who wrote the 4-star review on Amazon. The book is flawed, but at its reasonable price, it is still worth having.

 

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pass!

 

Regarding this by Beehl and Stern any word who to contact about ordering a copy? thanks tongascrew or [email protected]

 

Hi again. Any word on Phil Hill's book Inside Track. thanks tongascrew

 

I have send an message to him on FB, He's also a member here under the name "piloti"

Maybe just send him an PM. I'm sure he will read this thread too.

Best,

Maarten

 

There is a copy of the Yellow[least expensive] edition available in the UK, Sorry can't remember the dealer.Google the title or Google Ferrari Yearbooks and go thru the dealer listings most of whome sell more than just the yearbooks. Price is a bit over $400. tongascrew

 

same question here, already sent a PM but no response.

 

The Stern/Beehl book can be bought from Ben Horton, Hortons Books, UK.
Ben is a personal friend of Ron Stern.

Marcel Massini

 

Thx!. Will check it out.

GT

 

Affectionately a.k.a. "Hortunes"......

Speaking of which, did Ben ever get his web site running? It was under construction for a long time and now seems to have disappeared entirely.

Jack

 

A series of early '50s Ferrari Yearbooks is coming up at Ebay.com.
This '56 issue is particularly well reserved.
A rather rare oppurtunity, I 'd say.
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Sorry to everyone for the delay in replying but I have been abroad and didn't have access to the information.
The books can be ordered from Horton's Books - [email protected] or +44 (0) 1672 514777
Nathan

THE SALES DRIVE FROM MARANELLO (200 black leather edition)
+ Foreword by Piero Ferrari
+ More than 90 official Ferrari brochures from 1940 – 1964
+ Includes many rare and previously unseen variations
+ Front covers of all brochures are reproduced in full size
+ All brochure pages reproduced
+ All brochures shown in full colour
+ More than 160 pages – large size – 14.5” x 12” – to show the brochures in detail
+ Many notes and comments to help the collector/enthusiast
+ Luxury leather bound in slip-case
+ Limited to 200 copies only!!

SPECIAL "30 ANNI" EDITION – additional features

+ Only 30 numbered copies!!
+ Each book comes with a limited edition numbered fine art print (25” x 18”) of the original de Giusti artwork for the cover of the “30 Anni di Esperienze” brochure
+ The fine art print will only be available with this book. No individual copies will be sold!
+ Finished in the finest burgundy leather, plus slip-case

 

I have been informed today (by Horton) that it will take AT LEAST another 8 weeks till deliveries commence.

Marcel Massini

 

This new book by Nathan and Ronald is available from Horton Books Ltd e-mail "[email protected] in two forms. Delux edition, black leather 200 copies 500 GBP and 30 Anni Edition Red leather 30 copies, autographed by both authors 750GBP. Shipping is 48GBP. Big Big $$$ just one man's opinion tongascrew

 

I have recently taken a greater interest in racing books: I had about 20 of them but am starting to get more now particularly on the racing biography side.

The existing collection and my personal rating (***** is best) with my favorites in bold:
Road cars:
Keith Bluemel - Original Ferrari V8 - ***1/2
Keith Bluemel - Original Ferrari V12 - ***1/2
Doug Nye - Driving Ambition: - *****
Craig Cheetham - Vintage cars - **
Adler - Speed and Luxury - The Great Cars - **1/2
Petersen - Sports Cars of the World - **1/2

Sport racing/Prototypes:
Anthony Pritchard - Scarlet Passion - *****
A J. Baime - Ford vs Ferrari - *****

Driving Techniques:
Ross Bentley - Speed Secrets - ****1/2
Skip Barber - Going Faster - ****
Piero Taruffi - The Technique of Motor Racing - ****1/2

F1:
Alan Henry - Grand Prix Circuits - **1/2
Racing Cars - The Art Dimension - **

Racing Bios:
Mark Donahue - The Unfair Advantage - ****
David Tremayne - Damon Hill - **
Nigel Mansell - My autobiography - ***
Christopher Hilton - Ayrton Senna: The Whole story - *****
James Allen - Michael Schumacher: Driven to Extremes - *****
Christopher Hilton - Nuvolari - *****
Gerald Donaldson - James Hunt - ****1/2
Jackie Stewart - Winning is not enough - **1/2 first half of the book ***** second half *
Gordon Kirby - Mario Andretti - <not yet been read>
Stirling Moss - <forgot the title> - *****
Graham Hill - Graham -<not yet been read>
Gerald Donaldson - Gilles Villeneuve: The Life of the Legendary Racing Driver - *****

General:
Nick Mason - Into The Red - ***
Phil Berg - Ultimate Garages - ***1/2
Ken Purdy - Kings of the Road - *****
Garth Stein - The Art of Racing in the Rain - *****

On order - Alain Prost by C. Hilton, Life in the fast lane - A Prost, Racing Colours: German Racing Silver: Drivers, Cars and Triumphs of German Motor Racing by K Ludvigsen, To Hell and Back by Niki Lauda

Books on my wishlist: Racing in the Rain by John Horsman

 

The 1956 Ferrari Annuario fetched 1325,-! As far as I can remember, for a '56 this a record on Ebay.
I wonder how much the 1955 will catch...
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