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Copies of the Bamford book appear to have arrived on the Continent - my copy was shipped today in Germany.

 

In the meantime it's the last day of my 250 GTO Spotting Guide kickstarter campaign.

So far, I've reached 130% of the goal, so I'm super happy, and I want to thank everyone who contributed to this success! We've raised almost enough money to print 1,000 copies.
Well, I think now comes the most stressful part of the job: getting the book printed!

 

Taschen again! The same book, originally offered as a large format for euro 5k in a nice package, was subsequently done as a bargain version for euro 125,- Now, this latest version, souped up with a box, comes with a choice of two signed prints for euro 1.500,-- in an edition of 200 copies. But you cannot buy them, they're already sold out. Publication November 2025??? If you are really interested there is a waiting list in case a copy is available again. Available again? Sold out is sold out, isn't it? This is the worst kind of BS marketing, and I tested them some time ago for another book: they call to ask if you're still interested. What an honour. Buyer beware: don't fall for this kind of overhyped money grab!

https://www.taschen.com/en/limited-editions/sports/62173/ferrari-art-edition-no-101-200-rainer-w-schlegelmilch-the-ferrari-dino-206-s-calascibetta-lo-piccolo-targa-florio-1970/

 

Most annoying is this claim on the website:

"Reaping the benefit of unrivalled access to photos and documents from the Ferrari Archives and private collectors ..."

As I wrote two months ago, I looked thoroughly through the luxury edition of the book at Harrods, and many of the images looked familiar. In my opinion, the book offers unrivalled recycling of old pictures.

 

But euro 125,-- for the second (and expanded) iteration is not a bad deal, especially for a novice enthusiast.