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Finally, a Rodriguez brothers book!

Started by Pedro 917 , Nov 21 2006 21:48

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#1 Pedro 917

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Posted 21 November 2006 - 21:48

Hi all,

I'm so happy to announce that Carlos Jalife just finished his book (in Spanish) about the Rodriguez brothers. The book measures 22 x 33 cm, weighs 3.65 Kilo, has 592 pages printed on high quality (150 grs) paper and has over 3.000 pictures. The price (in Mexico) will be 750 Pesos - 67.5 USD. It will be available from December 12th at Sanborns, the Mexican store, exclusively.
At the moment, he's dealing with people in several countries in order to get different language versions soon, starting with English in the first half of 2007.

Carlos and his "baby"

Cover

Last summer, I had the chance of browsing through the manuscript / print-out and it looked fabulous. I can't wait to hold his baby in my arms and find out more about the early days of Pedro & Ricardo. It has lovely family pictures too.

Carlos asked me to thank Ray Bell, Don Capps, Vitesse2, Rolando, McRonalds, Stefan Ornedal, Joe Fan, Buford, Allen Brown, Michael Fines, Félix, Jeroen, LF Trigo, Marcor, Wolf, Witt, Hans Ezrodt, William de Jaeger, David Kane, Christian CSGPR, Roger Clark, DMJ, Milan, Richard RDRCR, Bobbo
and Doug Nye (and hopes he didn't forget someone) for their help.

#2 Bernd

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Posted 21 November 2006 - 22:03

Excellent! My Spanish is as rusty as the Titanic so I'm very much looking forward to the eventual English Translation.

#3 cstlhn

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Posted 21 November 2006 - 22:03

Bravo and good job to all involved. Hopefully we will get an English version soon.

David

#4 David M. Kane

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Posted 22 November 2006 - 05:22

Fantastic Carlos, this is great news. I can't wait to see the English version. This is MEGA!

#5 Ray Bell

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Posted 22 November 2006 - 06:23

Fantastic...

But I wonder what I did to deserve being there on that list?

I, too, await the English translation. My Spanish could never get rusty, it was never strong enough to be confused with iron!

#6 Ted Walker

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Posted 22 November 2006 - 08:45

A bit like waiting for a bus, first there are none and then then are two !!!!!

#7 ensign14

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Posted 22 November 2006 - 09:17

Originally posted by Pedro 917
The book measures 22 x 33 cm, weighs 3.65 Kilo, has 592 pages printed on high quality (150 grs) paper and has over 3.000 pictures.

That's not a book, that's Ayers Rock.

Seriously, would love to see it in English...it looks like an absolute must have.

#8 emjaya

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Posted 22 November 2006 - 13:47

Well, that's next years Christmas present picked out.I hope my wife likes it.

#9 FLB

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Posted 22 November 2006 - 13:47

Completely agreed, it looks like a must-have! :love:

#10 flat-16

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Posted 22 November 2006 - 19:43

It's about time a comprehensive biography was released.

Looking forward to the English version (the only Spanish I know is 'mucho cerveza por favor' :-)

Justin

#11 Marc Ceulemans

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Posted 22 November 2006 - 20:11

I Would be happy to read the english version... (or the French one).

#12 Jack-the-Lad

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Posted 23 November 2006 - 00:43

I hope the English version comes out soon. It looks like a great book, and long overdue!

Jack

#13 hanon

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Posted 23 November 2006 - 10:37

I will command it right away!!! :stoned:

#14 rolando

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Posted 24 November 2006 - 06:01

This is great news! Congratulations to Carlos :up:

#15 Fr@nk

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Posted 24 November 2006 - 21:37

That's really great.
I can't await english, french or italian translation...
I will buy the book, and I hope to improve my spanish, but for an italian it would be not so hard...
Thank you again it looks magnificent !
:up:

#16 Pedro 917

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Posted 12 December 2006 - 23:04

Carlos sent me this great picture of my friend Chris and Conchita Rodriguez, Pedro & Ricardo's sister, holding the first copy of the new book. Makes me feel even more sorry I couldn't be there....

#17 David M. Kane

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Posted 12 December 2006 - 23:18

She looks like his twin!

#18 Fr@nk

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Posted 13 December 2006 - 06:58

I'm very glad for this.
Have a Happy Christmas, Conchita !

#19 275 GTB-4

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Posted 13 December 2006 - 11:13

Pedro917....I am very pleased at this announcement as both brothers deserve to be honoured and remembered.

I have a very selfish request....if someone has read the book from cover to cover..can they tell me if there any references to Pedros visits to Australia as I meet him on at least two occaisions away from a race track.....happy to explain more in a PM :up:

#20 Pedro 917

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Posted 13 December 2006 - 11:19

I'm pretty sure there will be a Tasman/Australia passage in the book. Carlos wrote a piece for a Tasman site too : check here
I'll have my book by next Saturday and although it's in Spanish, I'll manage to read it.

#21 David McKinney

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Posted 13 December 2006 - 14:18

Gosh - I hope the book is more factually accurate than the New Zealand section of the story on the Tasman site

#22 green-blood

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Posted 13 December 2006 - 14:33

is anyone taking deposits for the English version yet??

Seriously

#23 Intratable

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Posted 13 December 2006 - 20:01

Nice.

both brothers were excellent racers

It would be nice to have that book here in Argentina.

Saludos ;)

#24 WGD706

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Posted 13 December 2006 - 20:14

When the book is available in English, do you know where we'll be able to purchase it?
Warren

#25 Pedro 917

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Posted 13 December 2006 - 20:43

I've been trying to get in touch with Carlos but his phone is busy all the time. Last night he wrote me that he's very busy with the PR (Public Relations that is, not Pedro Rodriguez...) and that he had some TV interviews coming. I know he's been talking to some publishers but the major problem was that Carlos wants to keep the format of the book as it is now. I guess the English version will be distributed all over the world.
Here's a picture of the press conference held yesterday in Mexico City's Sanborn Dept. Store :

Carlos in the middle with Miguel Angel Quintana (President of the Scuderia Hermanos Rodriguez AC) to his right and Conchita Rodriguez to his left.

#26 Pedro 917

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Posted 13 December 2006 - 20:47

.....and no, I don't know who that gorgeous young lady is...

#27 P4Replica

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Posted 13 December 2006 - 20:51

Originally posted by Pedro 917
.....and no, I don't know who that gorgeous young lady is...

Luc ....
Note the time on the email I just sent you !! ROFL! :rotfl:

#28 camerat

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Posted 13 December 2006 - 22:19

Bonsoir Luc,
Sais-tu ou commander déjà ce livre , même en espagnol?
Merci.

#29 cjpani

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Posted 13 December 2006 - 22:20

She is Patricia Manterola, singer/actress.
She used to race karts when she was a kid and has a genuine (or so she told us) interest in motorsport. She has been Grand Marshall a couple of times at the Champ Car races in mexico.

Luc, I met Chris. Too bad you couldn't come. the presentation / lunch was a great event.

Carlos told me that he expects the english version will be available on June, 2007 or somewhere near.

From a quick glance I can tell you folks, the book is awesome!!

Congrats again, Carlos.

cj

#30 cjpani

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Posted 13 December 2006 - 22:27

AFAIK, the book (in spanish) will be sold exclusively through Sanborns.

www.sanborns.com.mx

Look for "Libros" (books) or type Jalife in the search button.
The book is not up yet (considering it was released 2 days ago) but i´m positive it should be available / purchased via the webpage.

If anyone is interested, I'd be glad to pick & ship the book for those of you interested.
PM me or contact me at cjpani (at) gmail.com

regards,

Carlos

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Posted 14 December 2006 - 20:18

Originally posted by cjpani
She is Patricia Manterola, singer/actress.
She used to race karts when she was a kid and has a genuine (or so she told us) interest in motorsport. She has been Grand Marshall a couple of times at the Champ Car races in mexico.

Luc, I met Chris. Too bad you couldn't come. the presentation / lunch was a great event.

Carlos told me that he expects the english version will be available on June, 2007 or somewhere near.

From a quick glance I can tell you folks, the book is awesome!!

Congrats again, Carlos.

cj

Very nice Patricia Manterola!

:love:

#32 Fr@nk

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Posted 14 December 2006 - 20:23

I'm falling in love for Patricia's eyes !!!
She looks wonderful... it's good also for Carlos' book !
I think...

Happy Christmas Patricia !!!!
Ooolè !!!

#33 Carlos Jalife

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Posted 18 December 2006 - 17:04

Nice you guys approve.
The book I just found out, can be shipped to most plavces in Europe by DHL but it costs like 72 and change dollars, which if you add to the 65 and change the book costs is like 138 dollars in total. Anyone interested send me a message to scuderiargz@yahoo.com.mx and maybe we can arrange something through my son's paypal.
And of course Paty Manterola is an old friend, and she's known as the Queen of the races in Mexico, and she surprised us all with her presence, which was much appreciated by all men.
And the book in English should come out only if the format is respected, believe me, it is not worth doing changes because the magnificence would be lost.

And about the Tasman series, there is something there, some pcitures and the 8 races but I'd certainly like to talk to whomever has more info, Mr GTB4. But what's a PM (Prime Minister?). It's like the IMHO and FYI things, it took me ages to find what it meant.
Cheers
Carlos Jalife

#34 cjpani

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Posted 18 December 2006 - 17:38

PM = Private Message.

Just click on the Icon that says PM on the user you want to contact.

cj

#35 275 GTB-4

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Posted 20 December 2006 - 10:38

Originally posted by Carlos Jalife
Nice you guys approve.

Mr GTB4. But what's a PM (Prime Minister?). It's like the IMHO and FYI things, it took me ages to find what it meant.
Cheers
Carlos Jalife

PM sent

#36 Frank S

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Posted 20 December 2006 - 19:23

Sanborn's doesn't seem to be on it, yet.

I'm going to be very sad if they all sell before I get a chance ...

Frank Sheffield
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#37 Paul Medici

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Posted 29 December 2006 - 16:45

Bravo Carlos!

Received my copy this morning.
Excellent work. I hope you printed enough copies, it is going to be a great
success.
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#38 Hugo Boecker

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Posted 29 December 2006 - 18:43

Originally posted by Fr@nk

I'm falling in love for Patricia's eyes !!!
She looks wonderful... it's good also for Carlos' book !
I think...

Happy Christmas Patricia !!!!
Ooolè !!!

http://www.fondospro...nterola1med.jpg
and not ony eyes

#39 Fr@nk

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Posted 30 December 2006 - 09:35

Yes, not eyes only ! (DOHC)
God bless her !!!
:drunk:

Best wishes to all for a very nice year 2007

#40 Pedro 917

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Posted 20 January 2009 - 22:56

Hello all,

Carlos Jalife just informed me that he got hold of the first English copies of the 'The brothers Rodriguez' book we are all waiting for. The main bulk will arrive soon and then it will be distributed all over the world. I'm sure Carlos will post soon to fill in all the details. Here's a picture of Carlos and the Rodriguez book (with new cover) :

#41 Pedro 917

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Posted 20 January 2009 - 22:58

Starting a new page...

Hello all,

Carlos Jalife just informed me that he got hold of the first English copies of the 'The brothers Rodriguez' book we are all waiting for. The main bulk will arrive soon and then it will be distributed all over the world. I'm sure Carlos will post soon to fill in all the details. Here's a picture of Carlos and the Rodriguez book (with new cover) :

#42 Jack-the-Lad

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Posted 20 January 2009 - 23:50

Thanks for the news, Luc! I've really been anticipating this book. Perhaps you should post something on the book thread too.

I heard a rumor that it will be introduced in the US at Amelia Island.

Jack

#43 fbarrett

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Posted 21 January 2009 - 00:11

Friends:

The book will be imported and distributed in the U.S. by David Bull Publishing, www.bullpublishing.com and is expected to be available there within a few weeks.

Frank

#44 cjpani

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Posted 21 January 2009 - 00:35

congrats Carlos!!!
can't wait :clap:

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Posted 21 January 2009 - 02:26

Originally posted by David McKinney
Gosh - I hope the book is more factually accurate than the New Zealand section of the story on the Tasman site

When I find a moment I'll have a good read through and with Carlos' permission revise. Anything in particular David? Results, Facts etc etc.

I'll keep an eye out for the book looking forward to reading it.

#46 David McKinney

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Posted 21 January 2009 - 09:35

Originally posted by Bernd
Anything in particular David? Results, Facts etc etc.

Yes, all of the above
He's also astray in suggesting the V8 turned up only for the Australian rounds
Amendments to the coverage of the NZ races in bold type:-

The first race was at Pukehoke, the NZGP on January 6th. He qualified third among the 22 drivers [31 entries, 21 starters], he certainly was their match but the BRM [V8] quit after 30 [28] laps because of a gearbox [clutch] problem. At the Rothmans International he was fourth in his heat but the fuel system acted up in the final and he retired after 44 laps [classified 12th on 46 laps], although he led the race [no he didn’t, though he did eventually get up to second place] after a great start which lasted until he spun in lap 66 [22 laps after he retired? The race was only 63 laps]. Then at the Lady Wigram Trophy [V8] he was sixth in both the preliminary race and the final. And in the final New Zealander round at Teretonga he was third in his heat, it was raining and he could overcome many problems with his wet driving skill [but was nonetheless 1m 20s behind Clark at the end of the 10-lap race!]. In the final the engine expired after his mate Bruce hit a stone which punctured Pedro’s car radiator [from 15sec ahead?] and the Mexican retired after 21 laps.

The story of Pedro’s discovery that he had a six-speed gearbox was related in Bruce McLaren’s Autosport column after Wigram, several weeks before Longford

#47 fbarrett

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Posted 22 January 2009 - 20:22

Friends:

Good News for Rodriguez Fans!

The new English edition is now available in North America from David Bull Publishing, www.bullpublishing.com/

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I understand that the English edition has been improved both physically and editorially. For instance, the 220,000-word book now has a much-needed index.

The above web site shows a series of sample pages, and they look great.

Frank
PS: Sorry for double-posting to this and the book thread, but perhaps they can be merged?

#48 Frank S

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Posted 22 January 2009 - 21:02

Mo' better:

http://www.bullpublishing.com/

#49 fbarrett

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Posted 22 January 2009 - 22:59

FrankS:

Thanks for your correction. I've edited the earlier post.

FrankB

#50 Frank S

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Posted 31 January 2009 - 17:19

It arrived yesterday.

A substantial piece of work. Looks and feels good and will be a table centerpiece for quite some time, I reckon.

Good value, very careful packing, quick delivery; bookselling done right. Thank you, David Bull.

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