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Discussion in 'Collectables, Literature, & Models' started by lil squid, Jun 9, 2008.

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  1. Nembo1777

    Nembo1777 F1 World Champ
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    Hello Matt and all:

    Thank you for your kind words!

    I was informed by publisher Tim Parker that the book inventory arrived last week at the distributors and will therefore be available from book stores, Amazon etc within the next few days.

    Hope you enjoy it:)

    best regards,

    Marc
     
  2. VIZSLA

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    Good news. Can't wait for Amazon to ship, my orders been in for a while now.
     
  3. Ferri

    Ferri Formula Junior

    Dec 26, 2004
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    It will be "Rebel, Rebel" for me. I think it's the only interesting book published this year.

    Hugo
     
  4. seb333

    seb333 Karting

    Jul 30, 2009
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    "Rebel Rebel" seems to be the one to have!
    288GTO also looks promising.

    Can't remember when I last bought a new Ferrari book, must have been "Ferrari Grand Prix Moments" if I remember correctly. So I spent my time (and money) in concentrating in out of print ones...
     
  5. Jack-the-lad

    Jack-the-lad Six Time F1 World Champ
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    #480 Jack-the-lad, May 24, 2010
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    I have ordered Rebel Rebel from www.amazon.ca I'm not quite sure why Amazon Canada will have it and Amazon USA will not. When I enquired, they didn't know either!

    I would still like to buy a copy of the GTO 45th Anniversay book (English, slipcase edition) if anyone knows of one for sale.

    Jack.
     
  6. Ferri

    Ferri Formula Junior

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    Jack, Autoland in Hilversum (Netherlands) has one. browsed through it 2 days ago. Nice book, but not with a price tag of € 150
     
  7. Jack-the-lad

    Jack-the-lad Six Time F1 World Champ
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    Thanks, Hugo.

    Jack.
     
  8. Nembo1777

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    Hello Jack:

    I had a look this weekend, the British car book stores show the Breadvan book as being in stock so does Amazon.com (searching by author name is easier than by title apparently) and there is even a bookstore advertising them on Ebay. Hope you enjoy it!

    best regards,

    Marc
     
  9. Ferri

    Ferri Formula Junior

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    I bought one using Buy-it-now on Ebay yesterday.

    Now the waiting can begin...

    Hugo
     
  10. Jack-the-lad

    Jack-the-lad Six Time F1 World Champ
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    Congratulations! I don't know how I missed that one.

    Jack.
     
  11. trashidelek!

    trashidelek! Formula Junior

    Nov 18, 2004
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    It's on the regular Amazon site now. I just bought a copy for $50.40 inclusive of postage.
     
  12. Jack-the-lad

    Jack-the-lad Six Time F1 World Champ
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    Me too. Three left!
     
  13. otaku

    otaku Formula 3

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    Jay leno had a new book up on his site: The ferrari phenomenon sounds fun will buy when I have some $$$ to spare
     
  14. Jack-the-lad

    Jack-the-lad Six Time F1 World Champ
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    I have it. It's a fluffy piece with a lot of tidbits and "fun facts" about Ferrari. There are some technical errors (e.g. refernces to photos that aren't there), and I'm sure there are some factual errors that those more informed about Ferrari history will find. It's a nice book if you are looking to learn some fairly superficial stuff, or to give as a gift...certainly not a piece on the level of a Nye or Ludvigsen.

    I'm not sorry I bought it, but I think it's overpriced for what it delivers. If you're on a budget then there are probably better Ferrari books to buy with your dollars.

    Jack.
     
  15. lil squid

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    A copy of cork-bound Il Flobert book is on Ebay right now, it is a very rare 1976 book by Enzo in Italian about a number of Italian sports journalists. It is listed for about what it's worth. I bought my copy a while ago in Europe, I haven't seen one listed on eBay in a long time.
     
  16. lil squid

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    Has anyone seen in person a copy of Metal Memory? http://www.gearshift.com/metalmemory/ I'm considering ordering it as a gift as I've always been pleased with the quality of Velocity publications.
     
  17. Dino2400

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    I have number 107 myself. It is not an average book on Ferrari. It is very well researched and beautifully produced. Also a special kind of printing was used for the pictures. I'm very happy with it.
     
  18. piloti

    piloti Formula 3
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    I have no.61. It's very well done, and an interesting read. It's kinda neat to have something hand-made these days, and you can have your name printed on the title page. I like it.
    Nathan
     
  19. dogue

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  20. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    I'll help out...;)...nice collection!!!
     
  21. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    The seller "mr_seeker" had a First Edition from the T. C. Angel collection, also...gone now.
     
  22. toddjw73

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    #497 toddjw73, Jun 7, 2010
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    When I had my Collectibles business, the Author, Scott Callan came into my store and we talked for about an hour. He told me about this book. He later brought it in to show me. I actually think the way it is put together is real nice. I just need to buy 1 for myself someday.

    I do have 1 CD-ROM Book that he published. "Alfa Romeo: View From The Mouth Of The Dragon"

    Here is a photo of the "Metal Mystery" TR from the Ferrari Challenge a few years ago.
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  23. seb333

    seb333 Karting

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    I've seen n°638 on eBay a few days ago...
     
  24. Dino2400

    Dino2400 Formula 3
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    Yep, i have seen it too. On Italian Ebay. Sold at "bargain" price with only one bid...

    It seems you can get many bargains on Ebay these days. Looks if todays economy has affected the pricetags of collectable literature too...
     

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