Frank
Will it upset anyone if I leave it "in the works", as I would like to write it one day.
Nathan
Entirely up to you. In the works it is!
Posted 12 October 2011 - 18:00
Frank
Will it upset anyone if I leave it "in the works", as I would like to write it one day.
Nathan
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Posted 12 October 2011 - 19:08
Books in the works? Still some hope that these may appear.
"Adventure On Wheels - A Race Through Life" by John Fitch, a second edition of his 1959 autobiography. Scheduled to be published by Race Legends in 2004.
"Around the Raceway" by Terry Walker. Announced by author on 04-Oct-06, but the web site he listed has vanished. Link
"BMW Ultimate Drives Vol. 1 1937-1982" by Jeremy Walton. To be published Dec. 2011 by Coterie. Link
"BMW Ultimate Drives Vol. 2 1983-2011" by Jeremy Walton. To be published by Coterie.
Brian Redman autobiography, by Redman & ??. As of 11-Feb-2011, Bill Wagenblatt reports that Redman is considering having Wagenblatt work on the book after Redman and Michael Keyser parted ways, but nothing has been decided. Link
"BRM Vol. 4" By Doug Nye.
"Bruce McLaren Scrapbook (The)" by Jan McLaren & Richard Becht. To be published in 2012 by Harper Collins NZ. Link
"Conversations with a Winner - The Ray Nichels Story" by William LaDow. Originally announced in 2003, now scheduled for release in late summer 2011, according to this site.
"Cooper Monaco Type 61M" by Chuck Brandt. Author mentions it on 28-Apr-06. Link.
"Dan Gurney - All-American Racer" by Gordon Kirby. Scheduled to be published by David Bull in 2005, has an ISBN number (1893618501), but still not out.
Dave MacDonald biography - MacDonald Family. As of 03-Oct-2007, Henri Greuter reported it was underway. Link
"Ferrari 330P4 - The Complete Story" by Nathan Beehl & Paul Skett. ISBN 0954694635. Listed on Amazon UK. AS of 29-Nov 2007, Beehl says that book has not been started yet, but still hopes to do it. Link.
Grand Prix Alfa Romeos by Simon Moore. As of 10-Oct-2011, David McKinney states that it is still in the pipeline. Link
Group A History by Jesper O. Hansen. Link.
Howden Ganley Autobiography. Reported on 25-Nov-2007 that it is in progress. Link
"In-line Ferraris" by Antoine Prunet & Franco Lombardi. As of 07-Jan-2008, Prunet stated it was nearly finished. Link
"Inside Track" by Phil Hill, Steve Dawson and Doug Nye. Link
"Jacky Ickx" by John Tipler. To have been published by Coterie press in 2007.
"Jaguar Gauld Mine" and "Maserati Gauld Mine", both by Graham Gauld. Announced in 2005, still listed here.
"John Surtees Autobiography" by Surtees & Robert Edwards. Announced by Time-Warner in 2006, but still unreleased.
Lord Howe biography. On 26-Jun-2009, Ted walker states that a book is being written. Link
"McLaren - The Art Of Racing", by Maurice Hamilton. To be published by Prestel in 2012. Link
"McLaren - The Wins", to be published by Coterie. Link
"McLaren - The Cars 2nd Edition", to be published by Coterie. Link
"NASCAR Engines - The History Of America's Racing Engines" by John Carollo and William Holder. Scheduled to be published by David Bull in 2005, has an ISBN number (1893618463), but still not out.
Nick Loudon photography book. As of 04-Jun-08, Andrew Kitson hinted that a book will be out in "months to come". Link
"Pole Position Rex Mays" by Bob Shelling. Announced in 2003, finally being published in November 2011 by Dick Wallen according to a flyer I received on 7-Oct-2011.
"Talbot-Lago Grand Sport" by Peter Larsen. To be published by Dalton Watson. From the end flap of "Watkins Glen, the Street Years 1948-1952".
"Time and Two Seats 2nd Edition" by Janos Wimpffen.
Tony Brooks biography by Mike Lawrence. As of 08-Feb-2008, the author stated that it is to be published by Motor Racing Publications (link).
This may actually turn out to be an autobiography. As of 10-Oct-2011, it was reported that the manuscript is written and that photos are being chosen (link).
USRRC History, by Mike Martin (grimeheel). As of 26-Feb-2007, author says book is being finished. link
"Zagato-Bodied Maserati A6G 2000 (The)" by Walter Bauemer. To be published by Dalton Watson. From the end flap of "Watkins Glen, the Street Years 1948-1952".
Posted 12 October 2011 - 19:49
Reference Maserati Gauld Mine the book was completed at the beginning of the year and awaiting confirmation of publication sometime in 2012. Having second thoughts about the Jaguar one but have about a third of the basic material.
Posted 12 October 2011 - 21:11
Books in the works? Still some hope that these may appear.
Group A History by Jesper O. Hansen. Link.
Posted 13 October 2011 - 00:30
I'm sorry to say the book project has been put on hold as I'm simply not a person to get things done. Instead I have shared a lot of my research regarding group A over at 10-Tenths and in return learned so much more.
Jesper
Posted 13 October 2011 - 01:31
Posted 13 October 2011 - 08:17
The lists have been updated to reflect recent information. You can use these links to directly access the lists:
books that never were
books with title changes
books in the works
Thanks for all of the contributions.
I have not yet included the Richard Seaman book brought up by motorbookworm and vitesse2 as I want to make sure it is really defunct and is not being confused with Chris Nixon's "Shooting Star - The Life Of Richard Seaman". As an amusing side note, "The Last British Hero" is still listed on the US Amazon.com site, with a publication date of December 31, 2035! link.
Posted 13 October 2011 - 10:01
Posted 13 October 2011 - 10:01
Jesper -- do you prefer that the book be moved into the "never were" section?
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Posted 14 October 2011 - 12:38
JackThis may have already been mentioned here, but if not:
http://www.speedreaders.info/
I don't know how one becomes a reviewer, but certainly many TNF "bookers" would be excellent at it.
Jack
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Edited by D-Type, 16 October 2011 - 12:43.
Posted 16 October 2011 - 13:07
That'll be Christmas 2012 then. It's got a March 2012 publication date.Well, I know what will head my Christmas list.
Posted 16 October 2011 - 13:14
That'll be Christmas 2012 then. It's got a March 2012 publication date.
Posted 17 October 2011 - 23:05
The Tony Brooks autobiography is now listed on Amazon.
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Posted 27 October 2011 - 12:58
Coming in September:
Porsche Bergsport: Europa-Bergmeisters... 1957 - 1969 von Jörg-Thomas Födisch, Rainer Rossbach, Michael Behrndt und Jost Neßhöver
EUR 29,90
On the European Hillclimb championship..Same authors as for the 908,917 books...
Link: http://www.amazon.de...
Best regards Michael
Posted 28 October 2011 - 06:22
Got this in the post today. Despite title, the publicity may lead one to think this is a more general history of the hill-climb championship, but it is 90% Porsche. Contents include brief profiles of 22 outstanding stars of the hills, summaries of all qualifying rounds 1957-1969, descriptions of Porsche's official cars & main opposition, interviews with Hans Herrmann and Eberhard Mahle, introductions of main venues plus results.
Important addition to any Porsche library - and very much recommended at only €22,43 from The Book Depository (postage incl.). Thanks for the tip Tuboscocca!
Posted 28 October 2011 - 06:26
Hi Jack
Should have done that in my previous post. The next two are very specialised:-
The first is a very comprehensive look at early Ferrari brochures 1945 - 1964. So covering a similar area to Merritt, but with much more detail, some corrections and in full colour.
The second is about the early official Ferrari b/white postcards. Again, this is the most comprehensive look at these rare items. The book will include full-size scans of approx. 200 postcards. It will include many that have never been seen before. We're aiming for February 2012 for both books.
The 3rd has to remain under wraps for now. More news nearer the time.
Nathan
Posted 28 October 2011 - 11:19
It works the other way, too. If you buy books from a UK address, Amazon.de automatically deducts the VAT, as do the more clued-up business sellers on eBay.de. I assume Amazon.fr do the same.Thanks proviz, especially for the review!!
We have to be thankful, as there is very little printed on the very interesting European hillclimb championship..
BTW: bookdepository (now owned by amazon offers the German books with approx. 20% reductions incl.postage worldwide).As we have fixed prices in Germany ,very interesting!!
Best regards Michael
Posted 28 October 2011 - 13:09
Vitesse2 --didn't know that!!It works the other way, too. If you buy books from a UK address, Amazon.de automatically deducts the VAT, as do the more clued-up business sellers on eBay.de. I assume Amazon.fr do the same.
Posted 28 October 2011 - 23:30
I checked the non-starters page by page in my 1967 printed edition (covers the 1966 race) and my 1994 printed edition (covers the 1994 race) and they are identical in layout and cars/drivers named and pictured.
The 1994 cover for helioseism. I haven't seen many myself, but that probably means little about their availibility.
Posted 31 October 2011 - 19:34
Posted 31 October 2011 - 19:44
He has done in the past, but hasn't visited so far this year. Here's his last post about the book:Does Sam frequent these pages ?
Hi there, yes its delayed because its still only 90% finished, both me and Gav have been flat out on other projects (in my case lots of em!). The track listing on Amazon and Veloce is incorrect, but not saying what is in and what is out. Hopefully there will be a bit of a preview of the new one in Brighton in the new year - also we may do similar at a TNF gathering in Herts.
The Veloce date of Sept 2011 is pessimistic - it'll be out by then at the latest
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Posted 08 November 2011 - 18:34
I haven't seen this one mentioned yet:
The Limit: Life and Death in Formula One's Most Dangerous Era, by Michael Cannell.
A joint biography of Phil Hill and Wolfgang von Trips which culminates in the events of the 1961 Italian Grand Prix.
Posted 09 November 2011 - 14:54
Reading between the lines, this appears to be a biography of the semi-fictionalized, dramatized variety, containing accounts of conversations and encounters which "could" have occurred. Descriptions such as "a vivid and atmospheric recreation" make me think the author will play a bit fast and loose with the facts and not let them get in the way of a good story.
Still, I could stand an entertaining read and the subject matter is square in the middle of my area of interest. I ordered my copy a few days ago and it should arrive later this week!
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Posted 10 November 2011 - 17:03
It's Tom Rubython - need we say more?There's a full-page advertisement in today's Autosport for Tom Rubython's latest book, In the Name of Glory: 1976 the Greatest Ever Sporting Duel, apparently on sale from this weekend (but already available from Amazon). As he recently authored a biography of Hunt, I'm wondering if it's just a rehash of the relevant parts of that book, or if it's a genuinely original effort.
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Posted 10 November 2011 - 20:40
LONDON'S DISUSED UNDERGROUND STATIONS
J. E. Connor
Capitol Transport Publishing (www.capitaltransport.com)
ISBN 978-1-85414-250-4
It was first published in 1999 as an A5 paperback and this is the latest enlarged version reprinted in 2008. It's not about old racing cars/drivers/circuits et al so my apologies for introducing it here but I found it fascinating and hope others will do too.
Posted 11 November 2011 - 02:13
Posted 11 November 2011 - 06:43
Can anyone confirm that the following books either do exist, or were never published? They are listed at the back of "Davidstow - A History Of Cornwall's Formula 1 Race Circuit" by Peter J. Tutthill, published by West Country Motor Books in 1996. Thanks in advance.
Devon's Motor Industry
Trengwainton Speed Hillclimb
Posted 11 November 2011 - 10:24
Neither ever appeared.Can anyone confirm that the following books either do exist, or were never published? They are listed at the back of "Davidstow - A History Of Cornwall's Formula 1 Race Circuit" by Peter J. Tutthill, published by West Country Motor Books in 1996. Thanks in advance.
Devon's Motor Industry
Trengwainton Speed Hillclimb
Posted 11 November 2011 - 14:31
It's Tom Rubython - need we say more?
Posted 11 November 2011 - 15:02
Perhaps a bit of a "spoiler" for Ron Howard's forthcoming movie "Rush"?There's a full-page advertisement in today's Autosport for Tom Rubython's latest book, In the Name of Glory: 1976 the Greatest Ever Sporting Duel, apparently on sale from this weekend (but already available from Amazon). As he recently authored a biography of Hunt, I'm wondering if it's just a rehash of the relevant parts of that book, or if it's a genuinely original effort.
Posted 12 November 2011 - 10:33
I've got a copy of the Davidstow book, don't know about the others but the Trengwainton one sounds familiar.
Posted 14 November 2011 - 14:52
I'm not sure that Hunt v Lauda was even the greatest F1 or Motorsport, let alone Sporting, duel, therefore the hyperbole of the title puts me off slighlty.
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