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Yes hang in there. Mr Ferrari is always a know all so don’t be surprised. We all can be overly sensitive in this modern world so let’s remember the expression “ like water off a ducks back “ draw a line under it and move on.

 

I was laughing at this ^^^^^^

 

Got a FedEx notice that Aerobooks/Autobooks had shipped “Ferrari & Maranello.” Delivery scheduled for Monday. Glad the store is still kickin’ after the fires.

 

My copy from Pastiner’s is supposed to be delivered today.

 

I also ordered it from Pasteiner's.

 

My copy of "Ferrari & Maranello" arrived today from Autobooks-Aerobooks as promised by them. Sufficiently packed and in perfect condition. No horror story like some other deliveries from elsewhere I have read about here!

 

Likewise, my copy from Pastiner’s was very well protected in a simple but protective package.

 

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5 new books arrived today, all in mint condition.

Ferrari Stamps
Ferrari in Advertising
Ferrari in America: Luigi Chinetti and the North American Racing Team
La Favola Rossa - A Red Fairy Tale
Ferrari & Maranello - With the testimony of Gisberto Leopardi

 

Rosey, could you tell us something about the book 'Ferrari in advertising'?

 

This amazing tome arrived over the weekend......one of the truly great motor sport writers in the past 60 years.
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I used to devour his race reports.

 

Does anybody know if a U.S. distributor is handling Ferraris in Advertising? Thanks.

 

I just received my copy today from Autobooks-Aerobooks, along with Ferrari & Maranello. Both worthwhile books, in my opinion.

 

How do “all y’all” (that’s southern American English for “everybody”) feel about the scrapbook format that’s become so popular over the past five years or so? Personally I don’t care for it. I think it tends to interrupt the narrative and make it more anecdotal or episodic. I believe a good writer’s talent is somewhat diluted by it. Many of them rely on captions to tell a story. I’m not expressing it very well but that format always seems to leave me unsatisfied.

 

I believe there is a place for this type of books, but it all depends on the subject. I am currently working on a book that will cover a period of 100 years, so the only way to do that was with images and captions.
For most other subjects though, I prefer a 'traditional' layout where the writer carries the most weight. So yes, I agree with you for the most part.
Natan

 

Is the Pete Lyons memoir in the scrapbook format?

 

Samples pages here...looks interesting:

My Travels On Racer Road – Evro

 

I'm not where the books are for a few days however here is little bit of information.

https://www.motors-mania.com/en/motoring-books/11041-ferrari-dans-la-publicite.html

For some reason it's only in French text even when you tick the English flag, but it gives you 5 or so pages of the books contents.

 

My today's purchases at Rétromobile; I can confirm to all those who are curious that the 2024 Ferrari annual is not triangular not pentagonal, it is actually square.
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Bought this week in Paris.
An Italian photo book, hardbound, zero text, just pix.
Bought from Gilena's stand and paid Euro € 70,00.

Marcel Massini

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Sorry I did not see you this year!

 

The new annual of the French FOC:
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Note that the 2024 yearbook has apparently already 'sold out' at the Factory. They have closed off any orders for more at this stage. Stock at various Dealers about the place still, but if you find one, don't delay I suggest.

 

It's still possible to order at the online ferrari store from the "myferrari" application, for what I see.

 

From Motorsmania‘s Website:
https://www.motors-mania.com/fr/tous-nos-produits/11170-ferrari-1947-1972-bodas-de-prata-25-anos-de-gloria.html