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  1. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Anything with Louis Klementaski is golden, IMO....nice finds!!
     
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  2. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Ahh.....that's the "book only" from the boxed print set, that is the subject of the thread here...nice!!
     
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  3. BigTex

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    ...:D

    But I bought each one as they were published, it took the better part of a year, IIRC to collect them all...
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  4. Jack-the-lad

    Jack-the-lad Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Today I received THE LIMIT: Life and Death on the 1961 Grand Prix Circuit by Michael Cannell. I will post a brief review after I've read it.

    I think we, as car enthusiasts and those having an interest in the history of motorsport, tend to expect books about our interests to be written only by those who are specialists or have written multiple volumes on the subject(s). Personally, I find it refreshing when an "outsider" writes about a subject that appeals to us.

    The first thing I typically do with a book like this is review the footnote section and the index. That usually gives a reasonable indication of the depth of research. From what I've seen it looks encouraging.
     
    Jack-the-lad, Nov 2, 2011
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  5. Gatorrari

    Gatorrari F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Yeah, but if they were going to put a photo of Fangio on the cover, you'd think they could do better than a photo where his 250F has a bashed-in nose!
     
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  6. trashidelek!

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    I finished it a few days ago and found the whole book to be, frankly, very appealing. There are small factual errors here and there, but what truly stands out is the fact that Cannell can really write. He makes a compelling story out of what many an "automotive" writer would have undoubtedly turned into a dull procession...
     
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  7. LMike

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    Does anyone have the GTR book by Michael Cotton available, Gulf or Harrods covers? Please send PM. Thanks.
     
    LMike, Nov 6, 2011
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  8. PasoFerrari

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    hi guys,
    my name is Marco,
    and I'm writing from Ferrara (Italy), a town 90 km away from Maranello.
    I have a double copy of this book and I'd like to sell it:

    "ENZO FERRARI & MARANELLO" is a Photo book with (unfortunately) only italian text, of Ferrari history, from its foundation until the present days.

    The photos are amazing and the dimensions' book are not standard (25X30cm) enhance the picture's beauty.

    The pages are glossy to make this book a true art work. I can also tell you the book has never entered the market because it has been produced by a italian bank called "Banca popolare dell'Emilia-Romagna" in limited edition only for its customers so that it is very difficult if not impossible to find.

    I will be happy to send pictures of the book if you know me an e-mail address to send them.

    For any questions please do not hesitate to contact me,
    bye!

    Marco
     
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  9. seb333

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    It's been a while I haven't posted anything here and I must admit I've commited some "infidelities" to 100% Ferrari contents books, considering there was some other good stuff around. I'd like to mention "Wheelspin & Smoking tyres" by Robert Barker and Keith Duerden for example.

    OK, I've also just added "Le Briglie del Successo" and "Ferrari 80" to the collection...

    Does anybody know something about the long awaited "The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO" by Joe Sackey? And what's on your Christmas book wishlist?
     
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  10. Dino2400

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    According to the publisher it will be appr. may 2012. We have to wait a littlebit longer...
     
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  11. francisn

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    Sorry to come late to this. Did you get an answer? I believe the answer is no.
     
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  13. Jack-the-lad

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    I did have some correspondence with the author and he could find no family connection between the two Hoares, just a big coincidence that they would have such similar realtionships with Ferrari during the same time period.
     
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  14. Sempre_gilles

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    Looking forward to this one.

    Just one complaint: why again only the V6 Dino's? I regret that the Dino 308 GT4 not only is never extensively covered in books as a continuation of the Dino line, but also commonly forgotten in books on the Ferrari V8 family :(
     
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  15. Natan Tazelaar

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    Agree. That bring me to an idea...

    Daar zouden we eens over moeten praten...

    Natan Tazelaar
     
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  16. Sempre_gilles

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    Someone should write a book dedicated to the Dino 308 GT4....
     
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  18. texasmr2

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    I do not know but what a great choice.
     
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  19. marksgtv

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  20. Sempre_gilles

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    Found this book some years ago and asked myself the same question, but could not find an English version. Assume it does not exist.
     
    Sempre_gilles, Dec 1, 2011
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  21. Dino2400

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    Can confirm this. Never published in English , only Italian.
     
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  22. Marcel Massini

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    Maarten from The Netherlands asked me to publish some pix of this rare book. It was authored by Chris Nixon, the project was financed by HK Ferrari collector and 250 GTO #4219 GT owner Brandon Wang (who at the time also owned 250 TR Spider #0718 TR). This book came out in 2001, I paid about GB Pounds 4'000 (approx. USD$ 6'800). The book is very heavy and all copies are individually numbered. It is a one leather-bound volume of 327 pages, size 345 mm x 375 MM, comprising full text, over three hundred superb period black and white and color photos, including some thirty extremely rare period color shots, and three cutaway drawings. Plus one paperback volume of 155 pages, size 240 mm x 295 mm, comprising the full text (this was done for those who like to keep entertaining reading on their bedside). One leather and suede lined (by Schedoni of Modena) handcrafted riveted aluminium case (250 TR like gas tank by Andreoli of Maranello) with solid sterling silver Aston Martin and Ferrari badges (by Asprey and Garrard of London). One carrying bag, three cutaway drawings suitable for framing and a personalised title deed of "Rivals" issued by The Publisher. The paper quality and the printing is absolutely superb. A detailed car by car history, by chassis number, is of course included. Just one hundred examples of this fabulous book were produced. Most copies were specially reserved for the owners of a 250 TR and Aston Martin DBR1. I own book #40. About a year ago or so I saw one copy for sale at Ben Horton's in the UK but do not remember his asking price.

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  23. seb333

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    Just stunning. It's so rare I certainly never will see it for real, thank you for sharing!

    Another thing I enjoyed a lot in the last days, "Making a difference" which just came in my book collection. Just to mention...
     
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  24. Marcel Massini

    Marcel Massini Two Time F1 World Champ Honorary

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  25. Dino2400

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    Marcel,

    Thank you for taking the time to share some pictures of this amazing book! I'm a enthousiast of the written word also and have a small collection of books myself. These kind of books are publications most collectors are A: not aware of or B: will normally never see... There are more (private) publications out there which i'm sure of...

    Ps, Still waiting for a well written and researched 250MM book... ;) :)

    Kind regards,
    Maarten
     
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