Gordon Dobie Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Some time ago there was a discussion about the whereabouts of Gordon Dobie and it was suggested that "This Gordon Dobie guy should write a book". I have enough material to write several books but as publishing is such an expensive exercise I am interested to know whether there is sufficient interest to make it worthwhile. Gordon Dobie gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Gordon, I suggest you look into publishing it as an internet 'E-Book'. You could still charge an amount for it, but you would not have the same costings associated with publishing a print version. Another suggestion would be to publish an e-book in large chapters - lesser cost for the purchaser up front, you can write sections / chapters & release them at your own pace. Edited January 17, 2017 by Lurch ™ gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Dobie Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Good suggestion Lurch. I'll look into it. I have had some feedback from people who want a copy to add to their collection of motoring books so I would like produce hard copies. It's just a matter of finding out whether the demand is likely to be, 100 or 1000??? i would like to keep the cost down to 25 or 30 dollars. Edited January 17, 2017 by Gordon Dobie gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 You'll probably have to charge more than that Gordon. Whatever the format & cost, I'm interested in a copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Hello Gordon, I'm with Lurch. Count me in. David(Enzo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Dobie Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 I'll be seeing a publisher next week then I'll have a better idea of the cost. I want to keep it as low as possible, but that depends on the numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted January 17, 2017 Administrators Share Posted January 17, 2017 I think an E-book is a great way to do it at a low cost. Perhaps a coffee table book would be a hard copy that had photos and images from the period and less so the text? So they would supplement each other? I know I'd be very interested in racing photos from the period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agno Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Hello Gordon, sounds like a great book. Count me in. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PZG302 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 The easiest way to sort out logistics is to have a look at someone like Digital Printing Australia, http://www.digitalprintaustralia.com/ A good friend of mine self publishes his books using this company and the quality is great. It is perfect for small runs like the proposed project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitleyTune Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Keen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Dobie Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 Thanks for the tip I'll give them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I'm interested depending on the content, a semi reference type book would be great with plenty of details of the cars involved and their racing records plus pics of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent012 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Have you thought about running a Kickstarter or similar campaign to gauge interest and fund publishing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponyo240z Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I'm certainly interested. Personally. Would like a book, something I can sit on the lounge and browse. I spend too much time looking at computer screens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat2kman Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Theres bound to be HEAPS on the Datsun Roadsters! And with all the privateer cars, in addition to the original factory cars, should be jolly interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1600dave Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Very interested, would definitely buy a copy at any cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3c0y Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 andyk_79 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 If you wish to obtain a copy of 'RACING FOR FUN' please email Gordon: datcar54 (at) hotmail dot com or ring: zero four zero nine zero two eight one eight one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riceburner Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Just placed my order, hopefully there's still a few left. Should be a very good read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC18 Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 picked up my copy yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Dobie Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) Thank you for the interest in my book "Racing For Fun". I am genuinely surprised at the enthusiasm shown. As you know the idea of writing a book came from this forum. I have received quite bit of feedback. The era covered in the book has been little written about from the participants perspective and I think this must be the reason for it's popularity. Due to the cost of publication there was a limit to the number I could have printed but there are still some remaining and if the demand warrants it I may order a reprint. Thanks once again Gordon Dobie datcar54@hotmail.com Edited June 17, 2017 by Gordon Dobie gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted May 31, 2017 Administrators Share Posted May 31, 2017 Hey Gordon, Was that photo taken here? https://goo.gl/maps/F6FTBGo1BbS2 Along Beach Road in Hampton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Dobie Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 Yes the photo was taken in front of my original workshop at 54 Beach Road Hampton gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynton Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 The book would be an interesting read I also remember a Datsun 2000 sports being raced by a guy called peter beaseley( I think? ) it was dark green back in the day, can't remember whether he was successful racer or not, he was as I remember a keen mg man also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 The book would be an interesting read I also remember a Datsun 2000 sports being raced by a guy called peter beaseley( I think? ) it was dark green back in the day, can't remember whether he was successful racer or not, he was as I remember a keen mg man also. Peter lives 15mins down the road from me - I seem him at car club events regularly enough. I don't remember him ever running a Sports 2000 (I stand to be corrected), but he sill has his original Sprite/Midget that he raced in Grp D. He also built quite a few Minda clubmans as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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