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Posted 11 March 2016 - 13:43
In order to get that deal Tim, you have most probably & possibly unwittingly signed up to Amazon Prime. I paid them £32.50 + £2.99 delivery & am expecting delivery next Wednesday.
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Posted 11 March 2016 - 14:03
In order to get that deal Tim, you have most probably & possibly unwittingly signed up to Amazon Prime. I paid them £32.50 + £2.99 delivery & am expecting delivery next Wednesday.
I thought it was free delivery for all orders over £20.00, sometimes they've even done special offer free on cheaper items for me. I got tricked into signing up for Amazon Prime, as did many others. I cancelled before the 30 day trial was up, bought one item, and they took three days to deliver it, so much like their normal "economy" service. If you don't want to download films etc, can't see the point, and it's too expensive anyway unless you're an Amazonaholic.
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Posted 11 March 2016 - 18:52
In order to get that deal Tim, you have most probably & possibly unwittingly signed up to Amazon Prime. I paid them £32.50 + £2.99 delivery & am expecting delivery next Wednesday.
I thought it was free delivery for all orders over £20.00, sometimes they've even done special offer free on cheaper items for me. I got tricked into signing up for Amazon Prime, as did many others. I cancelled before the 30 day trial was up, bought one item, and they took three days to deliver it, so much like their normal "economy" service. If you don't want to download films etc, can't see the point, and it's too expensive anyway unless you're an Amazonaholic.
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Posted 11 March 2016 - 20:50
In order to get that deal Tim, you have most probably & possibly unwittingly signed up to Amazon Prime. I paid them £32.50 + £2.99 delivery & am expecting delivery next Wednesday.
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Posted 13 March 2016 - 11:58
No,I most certainly did not sign up! Just placed my order and it came with free postage!
I discovered to my cost last time I purchased from Amazon that I had not unticked a box, and subsequently got free next day delivery.......and Amazon Prime! As we already have Amazon Prime, I had to go through a right rigmaroll to disengage from it! 
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Posted 15 March 2016 - 17:45
Many thanks for kind comments!
Book does actually cover more than the "'65 to '75" era, but nowt about moggie, sorry!
The publisher is Evro, in the U.K. book will go on sale in early March.
Anyone interested can go to website" www.gorace.com - and click on THE BOOK and read the first chapter, Spa-Francorchamps.
They can then go to the order form for either the USA or Europe.
Will be in the U.K. to sign books and for the introduction at the R.A.C. Club, Pall Mall, London, May11th.
All the best! Brian
Brian Redman
P.S. Don't forget to vote for me for the Motor Sport Hall of Fame! Thanks!
Talking with Howden Ganley today re. Brian's book & pricing, he made the following very valid observations.......
"That is some serious discount that Amazon are giving . The book, of which Brian sent me several chapters a while back , is worth much
more than that . I don't yet have a copy of the finished product - I am waiting to buy mine direct
from Brian .
It would be very nice if all the TNFers and others would purchase direct from Brian - as he
at least makes a bit from his own sales . He has a good stock of them in his possession - he
e-mailed to say how much they weigh , as he discovered when he unloaded them off the pallett !
The Road to Monaco weighs 3lbs 4 ozs - Brian's weighs 4 lbs . That is a lot of book.
His sales have started very well and he is currently at Amelia Island - doing signings. That is another
advantage of buying direct from him - you can have the book personalised .
Anyway - his is a great story and hopefully his book will be a sellout "
http://www.gorace.co...ian-s-Book.html
http://www.evropubli...s-deadly-tracks
Myself, I intend purchasing a copy at full price from Brian at the RAC Club in May. 
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P.S. Howden just reminded me that stocks of his great book "The Road to Monaco" are dwindling, and that's a book I'm advised will never be discounted.
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Posted 15 March 2016 - 19:04
Talking with Howden Ganley today re. Brian's book & pricing, he made the following very valid observations.......
"That is some serious discount that Amazon are giving… It would be very nice if all the TNFers and others would purchase direct from Brian - as he
at least makes a bit from his own sales… That is another advantage of buying direct from him - you can have the book personalized..."
http://www.gorace.co...ian-s-Book.html
http://www.evropubli...s-deadly-tracks
Myself, I intend purchasing a copy at full price from Brian at the RAC Club in May.
Well done, Tony and Howden! 
I can vouch for this… the author makes several times the profit compared to royalties, the books can be signed and/or personalized, the author is much more inspired and rewarded all around, and the odds of a reprint go way up.
With all these factors, direct buyers are also inclined to buy copies for their friends, families, associates, former and current team members, etc.
Perfect Christmas presents as well!!! 
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Posted 16 March 2016 - 05:48
"...The Road to Monaco weighs 3lbs 4 ozs - Brian's weighs 4 lbs . That is a lot of book..."
Wow...I just got the Hettler/Klinkel Nurburgring 1000 km book. It weighs 9 lbs... and came in the mail. I'm running out of room for all these big books. Maybe we should start a thread...The Biggest Racing Books Ever.
Back OT, I'm looking forward to seeing these two.
Vince H.
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Posted 16 March 2016 - 06:18
Schlegelmilch F1 pictures is well into double figures. Irritating actually as I can't read it in my armchair- it make my arms hurt.
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Posted 16 March 2016 - 08:34
Well worth the wait, it does not disappoint in any way. Very well written, in a fluent intelligent style, with a thoughtful layout and really great photographs. It gives a particular insight into that wonderful era, which fills in a lot of gaps. The addenda by Marion Redman and Sam Posey are a nice and touching addition. Congratulations and thank you Brian!
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Posted 16 March 2016 - 09:04
I have to say this is one of the best motor racing books I have had the pleasure of reading (and I've read lots!) Not only is the book of high quality and expertly laid out, but the contents are just fantastic. The style is wonderfully conversational and as such this is one of those rare books where you can dip in and out or read different sections in no particular order and if doesn't affect the overall experience. This book is a triumph.
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Posted 19 March 2016 - 17:02
Brian Redman was just on IMSA Radio druing the 12 Hours of Sebring to promote his book. Just from that interview, it sounds like a must-buy.
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Posted 19 March 2016 - 17:43
Many thanks for kind comments!
Book does actually cover more than the "'65 to '75" era, but nowt about moggie, sorry!
The publisher is Evro, in the U.K. book will go on sale in early March.
Anyone interested can go to website" www.gorace.com - and click on THE BOOK and read the first chapter, Spa-Francorchamps.
They can then go to the order form for either the USA or Europe.
Will be in the U.K. to sign books and for the introduction at the R.A.C. Club, Pall Mall, London, May11th.
All the best! Brian
Brian Redman
P.S. Don't forget to vote for me for the Motor Sport Hall of Fame! Thanks!
Done! Spa 1970, I saw you in a 917, loved every second!
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Posted 12 April 2016 - 03:58
Got the book, it's great!
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Posted 12 April 2016 - 06:24
Mine has arrived and I have just browsed so far.Looks good- unlike the cover which I thought was terrible ; it succeeded in looking like every £25 discounted to a fiver horror in WH Smiths .But I buy books for words - and having greatly enjoyed Brian's Motor Sport podcast (and having long been an admirer,, even though he is from t'wrong side of t'Pennines) I look forward to the read .
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Posted 13 April 2016 - 11:01
Have to agree about the cover and the title could have been better. But I'm being picky because the contents
and the words are first class. The layout and the photo quality are superb. One of the best books I've read.
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Posted 28 April 2016 - 13:43
Where is Brian's obligatory flat cap? I have rarely seen him without it.
Tom
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Posted 28 April 2016 - 14:13
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Posted 28 April 2016 - 14:31
Probably seems strange today - but i don't wear my hat indoors! Brian
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Posted 28 April 2016 - 15:35
Now that the book is finished, can we look forward to "Brian Redman - The Movie"?
Christie's Festival 1990, with Richard Attwood
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Posted 28 April 2016 - 15:38
Both books worth every penny!
Brian kindly signed my painting of him in the Chevron, a couple of years back at Oulton,
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Posted 04 May 2016 - 11:49
Will be in the U.K. to sign books and for the introduction at the R.A.C. Club, Pall Mall, London, May11th.
All the best! Brian
Brian Redman
The launch at the RAC Club is at a "Le Mans Dinner" the club tell me. It is taking place on the evening of May 11th, ticket price to non-members being £75. 
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Posted 04 May 2016 - 21:23
I don't think £75 is so bad if food included
I had a fab night there when Max Mosley's book was launched ..that was £95 and worth every penny/
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Posted 04 May 2016 - 22:00
"...The Road to Monaco weighs 3lbs 4 ozs - Brian's weighs 4 lbs . That is a lot of book..."
Wow...I just got the Hettler/Klinkel Nurburgring 1000 km book. It weighs 9 lbs... and came in the mail. I'm running out of room for all these big books. Maybe we should start a thread...The Biggest Racing Books Ever.
Back OT, I'm looking forward to seeing these two.
Vince H.
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Posted 05 May 2016 - 00:05
Try the Brothers Rodriguez, a real heavyweight!
"The Brothers Rodriquez" is not only a fabulous book and a good read, but also just the thing if you need to re-veneer your desk.
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Posted 06 May 2016 - 21:40
Peter Windsor made some nice videos of which the session with Brian Redman is one of the best. My favourite part are the 917 stories
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Posted 31 October 2017 - 23:22
I in particular enjoyed Brian's writings in the book, about his time in F 5000 with Jim Hall.
I posted this one before, I wonder if this one gave him the heebeegeebees but he seems to have things well in hand.
Michael, in Canada.
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Posted 31 October 2017 - 23:28
The link didn't seem to work in my post above, perhaps now ?
http://www.brianwats...s/432redman.jpg
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Posted 01 November 2017 - 04:11
The link didn't seem to work in my post above, perhaps now ?
http://www.brianwats...s/432redman.jpg
Michael
Well in hand indeed, Leeuwkop Corner at Kyalami.
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Posted 01 November 2017 - 09:40
That's one ugly car.
A small thing, but originating from northern parts myself, I'd always assumed that Brian was a member of the Redman family that owns a long established eponymous chain of Lancashire grocers. Apparently though, although he married a grocer's daughter, he comes from a line of brush makers. I discovered this on reading a proof of an unpublished earlier attempt at an autobiography. Does this mean that Brian has no direct link to the grocer dynasty at al ? It's not the most common name, there can't be all that many Redmans up north.
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Posted 01 November 2017 - 13:12
The book is illuminating about a crazy era, funny in places and often moving. Whoever was mainly responsible, I am sure it is Redman's own voice that comes through.
It would have been even better if it had been presented chronologically rather than in themed sections. Apart from anything else, this would perhaps have reduced unnecessary repetition. Also, in the early chapters the editing is very good but after that it drops away badly.
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Posted 01 November 2017 - 13:12
The Redmans were grocers.
From his book "youth in Burnley centered on family, and, since mine owned a chain of 25 grocery stores..." "After my discharge in 1958 I settled into a mop business that I inherited from my maternal grandfather".
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Posted 01 November 2017 - 14:21
It would have been even better if it had been presented chronologically rather than in themed sections. Apart from anything else, this would perhaps have reduced unnecessary repetition. Also, in the early chapters the editing is very good but after that it drops away badly.
I read the book over several months rather than in a few sessions -- it is a book that doesn't have to be rushed. So the thematic sections worked for me. The photo editor deserves a lot of credit for his/her selections from the big archives and from the albums of the Redman family and friends. It's a great example of how to write a sporting biography.
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Posted 07 January 2018 - 15:54
My mother's family emigrated from Lancashire to the American Midwest in the mid-19th century. As most in those circumstances, they were farmers. Their surname was Redman, which was eventually changed to Redmon. Surely Brian and I must share DNA....but probably not the driving talent and bravery DNA.That's one ugly car.
A small thing, but originating from northern parts myself, I'd always assumed that Brian was a member of the Redman family that owns a long established eponymous chain of Lancashire grocers. Apparently though, although he married a grocer's daughter, he comes from a line of brush makers. I discovered this on reading a proof of an unpublished earlier attempt at an autobiography. Does this mean that Brian has no direct link to the grocer dynasty at al ? It's not the most common name, there can't be all that many Redmans up north.
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Posted 08 January 2018 - 01:20
I hope not, in the States Chapter 11 is a term meaning bankruptcy! :-)
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Brian‘s interviewers are impressed with his recall as he recounts more highly entertaining memories of his racing career!
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