Datsun Racing Team Book

[Gordon Dobie]

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

 

[C.A.R.]

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 ™

[Gordon Dobie]

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

[C.A.R.]

You'll probably have to charge more than that Gordon.

 

Whatever the format & cost, I'm interested in a copy.

[Enzo]

Hello Gordon, I'm with Lurch. Count me in.

David(Enzo)

[Gordon Dobie]

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. 

[gav240z]

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.

[Agno]

Hello Gordon, sounds like a great book. Count me in.

 

Alex

[PZG302]

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

[WhitleyTune]

Keen! 

[Gordon Dobie]

Thanks for the tip I'll give them a try.

[260DET]

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.

[brent012]

Have you thought about running a Kickstarter or similar campaign to gauge interest and fund publishing?

[Ponyo240z]

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

[dat2kman]

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!

[1600dave]

Very interested, would definitely buy a copy at  any cost.

[d3c0y]

[C.A.R.]

 



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

[Riceburner]

Just placed my order, hopefully there's still a few left.

 

Should be a very good read!

[TomC18]

picked up my copy yesterday

[Gordon Dobie]

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]

Hey Gordon,

Was that photo taken here?

https://goo.gl/maps/F6FTBGo1BbS2

 

Along Beach Road in Hampton?

[Gordon Dobie]

Yes the photo was taken in front of my original workshop at 54 Beach Road Hampton

[Lynton]

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.

[C.A.R.]

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...