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Posted by: oldschool Feb 9 2011, 02:11 AM
I know some on the board is making calenders, But I always like nice coffee table books
or bed side..here is my thoughts if we can get few cool shoots of your car I will have my one of my girls design the book ...(she already does this for wedding and other biz.) maybe one shoot of the car moving one of the inside or motor or any other cool set up..now if we can get enough people to want one,the price is pretty low and its a very cool thing to have even if your car is not in it.
BTW I think some of you guy's have a good eye when it comes to taking photos of your rides....I should know. 
..so just like the calender tread help me make this book a joy to own.
Posted by: Tom_T Feb 9 2011, 02:47 AM
Not to put the kabash on your 914 book idea Jaime - cuz it's great!
I like this book as my coffee table book! Aside from good 914 info inside - it looks so sweet sitting there! 
Barnes & Noble, Borders, Amazon, etc. sell it online, if you don't have it already.
Unfortunately my 914's resto probably won't be done in time for pix, but I'm still interested in one.
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PS - I'll bet you could make multi-pic chapters out of some of the 914s out there!
Posted by: nsr-jamie Feb 9 2011, 05:59 AM
I am totally up for this and would like to join in. Unfortunately me and my car are in Japan but I have taken some cool pics I think that might be interesting for the book. I posted some pics of my car in the calender posting but could send you some if you need and can get more with cool Japanese backgrounds.
Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 9 2011, 07:25 AM
Do you want hi-res photos sent to you or the 640x480 versions we post here?
Posted by: carr914 Feb 9 2011, 08:07 AM
Do like Cosmo Kramer on Seinfeld - make a Coffee Table Book Table, but in the 914 Version have a set of fold out Jack-Stands
Posted by: r_towle Feb 9 2011, 08:31 AM
Do like Cosmo Kramer on Seinfeld - make a Coffee Table Book Table, but in the 914 Version have a set of fold out Jack-Stands
That would never work silly.....
German cars dont have cup holders and could never effectively support a cup without spilling.
R
Posted by: Bleyseng Feb 9 2011, 08:43 AM
Das Grosse VW-Porsche Book is my coffee table book already
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Feb 9 2011, 08:47 AM
We could certainly do it but it would cost alot and we would need presales, or it would never cover its costs.
Posted by: carr914 Feb 9 2011, 10:17 AM
We could certainly do it but it would cost alot and we would need presales, or it would never cover its costs.
Posted by: oldschool Feb 9 2011, 10:36 AM
Not to put the kabash on your 914 book idea Jaime - cuz it's great!
I like this book as my coffee table book! Aside from good 914 info inside - it looks so sweet sitting there!
Barnes & Noble, Borders, Amazon, etc. sell it online, if you don't have it already.
Unfortunately my 914's resto probably won't be done in time for pix, but I'm still interested in one.
PS - I'll bet you could make multi-pic chapters out of some of the 914s out there!
I was thinking of members cars
and again its not to make money just to Add to our craziness 
Posted by: oldschool Feb 9 2011, 10:37 AM
Do you want hi-res photos sent to you or the 640x480 versions we post here?
It would be hi res
Posted by: oldschool Feb 9 2011, 10:39 AM
Why you want to jump on someone else's action, besides that's your M.O.?
O is some one doing a book?.I just think a book would be more of a keeper? and not hung on a garage wall only?
Posted by: 914-300Hemi Feb 9 2011, 10:45 AM
Sounds like a great idea.
Posted by: oldschool Feb 9 2011, 10:46 AM
We could certainly do it but it would cost alot and we would need presales, or it would never cover its costs.
I know some on the board is making calenders, But I always like nice coffee table books
or bed side..here is my thoughts if we can get few cool shoots of your car I will have my one of my girls design the book ...(she already does this for wedding and other biz.) maybe one shoot of the car moving one of the inside or motor or any other cool set up..now if we can get enough people to want one,the price is pretty low and its a very cool thing to have even if your car is not in it.
BTW I think some of you guy's have a good eye when it comes to taking photos of your rides....I should know.
..so just like the calender tread help me make this book a joy to own.All I need is photos of our members cars and I will do the rest, it can be a group buy
but I can do it with just a few people.Now if you want to add this book to your biz we would need to get every one to sign off... Posted by: carr914 Feb 9 2011, 10:48 AM
Why you want to jump on someone else's action, besides that's your M.O.?
O is some one doing a book?.I just think a book would be more of a keeper? and not hung on a garage wall only?
oldschool, my comment was not directed at you, but the person above my comment
Posted by: Rand Feb 9 2011, 11:00 AM
We could certainly do it but it would cost alot and we would need presales, or it would never cover its costs.
Someone shares an idea and you immediately think presales for AA? Is your motive to offer help, or undermine yet another person? Oy. Let Oldschool do it his new school way. Sounds like one of his girls already has the logistics covered.
Now days, we have print-on-demand services. Anybody who has an idea can get it done without expense to themselves.
http://www.mixbook.com/
Posted by: Rav914 Feb 9 2011, 11:48 AM
Pre-sales to a book that would never arrive...complaints to the credit card companies...many, many angry posts here, etc. etc. The beat never stops. Same old M.O.
Sorry had to pile on:)
Posted by: McMark Feb 9 2011, 12:02 PM
We could certainly do it but it would cost alot and we would need presales, or it would never cover its costs.
I'm sorry, is the title of this thread 'AA please save us all?'.
Get your own freakin' ideas, and quit stealing everyone elses.
Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 9 2011, 12:02 PM
If you want Hi Res, you should post an email address where everyone can send photos. What we post here is reduced and likely won't give you what you need for a good book.
Also, I have photos I took of others cars over the years. I wonder if I need to get permission from the vehicle owner?... or if these are my photos and I can do as I see fit with them.
Posted by: PeeGreen 914 Feb 9 2011, 12:07 PM
You could do one like Kramer and user pop out jack stands as the legs 
Posted by: carr914 Feb 9 2011, 12:13 PM
Do like Cosmo Kramer on Seinfeld - make a Coffee Table Book Table, but in the 914 Version have a set of fold out Jack-Stands
You could do one like Kramer and user pop out jack stands as the legs
Knock, Knock, Anyone Home?
Posted by: tat2dphreak Feb 9 2011, 12:13 PM
I'd totally be down to help with a book, or even just buy a book... as long as AA has NOTHING to do with it.
Posted by: RJMII Feb 9 2011, 12:18 PM
I'd totally be down to help with a book, or even just buy a book... as long as AA has NOTHING to do with it.
Jaime, got a time frame for when you'd like pictures? My car is in primer and rat-roddish, but I"d be happy to contribute pics when the snow goes away. (2-3 weeks?)
Posted by: PeeGreen 914 Feb 9 2011, 12:22 PM
Do like Cosmo Kramer on Seinfeld - make a Coffee Table Book Table, but in the 914 Version have a set of fold out Jack-Stands
You could do one like Kramer and user pop out jack stands as the legs
Knock, Knock, Anyone Home?
Yeah yeah, I don't read your filth...
I must have missed the last part or just read someone else's post that said it couldn't be done. Maybe I was just too blown away by George's statement.
Posted by: FourBlades Feb 9 2011, 12:24 PM
I would be interested in contributing photos and in buying some copies.
John
Posted by: Sleepin Feb 9 2011, 01:10 PM
We could certainly do it but it would cost alot and we would need presales, or it would never cover its costs.
The book sounds like something I would definitely buy!
Posted by: PeeGreen 914 Feb 9 2011, 01:31 PM
Todd Endlund has a few sweet shots of my old car that would be nice to see in there 
Posted by: Tom_T Feb 9 2011, 01:41 PM
I was thinking of members cars
and again its not to make money just to Add to our craziness Understood Jaime, I was just showing a nice book with a great 914 pic to whet appetites! I'd love a book with members' 914 pix!!!!
I have Das Buch now too, but that one I showed is in English that I can read & understand!
Keep rolling on your project Jaime!
Posted by: oldschool Feb 9 2011, 01:48 PM
We could certainly do it but it would cost alot and we would need presales, or it would never cover its costs.
Someone shares an idea and you immediately think presales for AA? Is your motive to offer help, or undermine yet another person? Oy. Let Oldschool do it his new school way. Sounds like one of his girls already has the logistics covered.
Now days, we have print-on-demand services. Anybody who has an idea can get it done without expense to themselves.
http://www.mixbook.com/
Thanks
and if aa wants in he needs to pay for it 
I just send him a pm
Posted by: Gudhjem Feb 9 2011, 01:55 PM
I'd buy it.
Posted by: '73-914kid Feb 9 2011, 01:57 PM
Id definetly be in for a book.. I can also contribute photos of my car.. let me know by what time you need them jaime!
Posted by: KELTY360 Feb 9 2011, 02:04 PM
We could certainly do it but it would cost alot and we would need presales, or it would never cover its costs.
How long do you think it would take to clear customs?
Posted by: URY914 Feb 9 2011, 02:24 PM
If someone was to buy a copy I know I would look at it.
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 9 2011, 02:25 PM
Could you photocopy it for me?
Posted by: KELTY360 Feb 9 2011, 02:43 PM
Could you photocopy it for me?
Maybe G has a copy machine.
Posted by: URY914 Feb 9 2011, 02:51 PM
If a picture of my car is in it I will sign it for you. Free. 
I'm that kind of guy.
Posted by: KELTY360 Feb 9 2011, 03:33 PM
If a picture of my car is in it I will sign it for you. Free.
I'm that kind of guy. Is your car heavy enough to stay on the page?
Posted by: URY914 Feb 9 2011, 06:14 PM
The book will weigh more than my car.....
Posted by: Dr Evil Feb 9 2011, 06:56 PM
My car would be pure porn for a book like this.....if you could wait until it is out of paint 
Posted by: Rand Feb 9 2011, 07:23 PM
Any idea of the ETA on your car Doc? Looking forward to seeing the next update/pics.
Posted by: Dr Evil Feb 9 2011, 07:41 PM
Probably with in the next 6mo or less. I am not pressuring Scotty to get it done since he hooked me up on a lot of stuff. However, it is pretty close and now that Scotty has a second bay, it will be easier for him to get on it. Soon, it will be engine problems tying me up 
That SHOULDNT happen, but we all know how that is.
Posted by: oldschool Feb 9 2011, 09:33 PM
I'd totally be down to help with a book, or even just buy a book... as long as AA has NOTHING to do with it.
Jaime, got a time frame for when you'd like pictures? My car is in primer and rat-roddish, but I"d be happy to contribute pics when the snow goes away. (2-3 weeks?)
the sooner the better, and also a photo of you and a short 2 line text of something cool to say about the car
Posted by: oldschool Feb 9 2011, 09:35 PM
I would be interested in contributing photos and in buying some copies.
John
Thanks John I think it would be a very cool book, Now we can go hard or soft (covers)
Posted by: oldschool Feb 9 2011, 09:37 PM
Id definetly be in for a book.. I can also contribute photos of my car.. let me know by what time you need them jaime!
Dude when you come over, I will burn you a copy for your video.
Posted by: RoadGlue Feb 9 2011, 11:08 PM
Always happy to help contribute with photos.
Posted by: nsr-jamie Feb 10 2011, 03:38 AM
I would purchase one of the 914 books cause I love books on my favorite car and I would probably get two especially if my car was inside it, one for me and one to give to my Dad. That would be cool !!
Posted by: oldschool Feb 10 2011, 11:47 AM
So a few thinks need to happen first, I will work on a few layout for the inside and we need to start to look a the cover art work.Also how many pages, I thing for every one that get's a book I my design a very cool custom T-shirt
It could be of some ones car or just Copy?(text)
Please if you have a few idea's let me know.
Also I think using drop box my be the way to go with big file? But any other file system that you already use would be good.
My e-mail : jaime.r.mejia@gmail.com
Add: 314 E Harrison Ave. Pomona Ca. 91767
Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 10 2011, 12:07 PM
I will burn a CD with some of my favorite 914 photos that I have taken over the years and mail it to you.
Posted by: Pat Garvey Feb 10 2011, 08:22 PM
So a few thinks need to happen first, I will work on a few layout for the inside and we need to start to look a the cover art work.Also how many pages, I thing for every one that get's a book I my design a very cool custom T-shirt
It could be of some ones car or just Copy?(text)
Please if you have a few idea's let me know.
Also I think using drop box my be the way to go with big file? But any other file system that you already use would be good.
My e-mail : jaime.r.mejia@gmail.com
Add: 314 E Harrison Ave. Pomona Ca. 91767
What will be the source of the text? If secondary, do you have permission? Will you give reference?
Pics - will you have ultimate waivers to reproduce? Will credits be given? Will all the legal documents be signed by all parties to release?
Be VERY careful here!
Pat
Posted by: Gustl Feb 10 2011, 11:11 PM
Be VERY careful here!
Posted by: oldschool Feb 10 2011, 11:41 PM
So a few thinks need to happen first, I will work on a few layout for the inside and we need to start to look a the cover art work.Also how many pages, I thing for every one that get's a book I my design a very cool custom T-shirt
It could be of some ones car or just Copy?(text)
Please if you have a few idea's let me know.
Also I think using drop box my be the way to go with big file? But any other file system that you already use would be good.
My e-mail : jaime.r.mejia@gmail.com
Add: 314 E Harrison Ave. Pomona Ca. 91767
What will be the source of the text? If secondary, do you have permission? Will you give reference?
Pics - will you have ultimate waivers to reproduce? Will credits be given? Will all the legal documents be signed by all parties to release?
Be VERY careful here!
Pat
Thanks Pat yes. I will have release forms for all parties..look at this like a very cool family album, the copy will be a lil some thing about the car
Posted by: rick 918-S Mar 15 2011, 08:04 PM
This post slipped way back in history. I waant you all to know I sent a CD with many photos I've taken over the years at different 914 events.
These are my photos. Nothing special. They are just my memories from good times I've had with friends. I'm no photographer. Just making my contribution. I hope there is one or two photos in the batch your daughter can use.
We need to support are children. I'm all about that!
Posted by: rick 918-S Mar 15 2011, 08:21 PM
I'd totally be down to help with a book, or even just buy a book... as long as AA has NOTHING to do with it.
Jaime, got a time frame for when you'd like pictures? My car is in primer and rat-roddish, but I"d be happy to contribute pics when the snow goes away. (2-3 weeks?)
Hey Jim, Why not take some artsy photos of your car in the snow? That would be cool
Posted by: ejm Mar 19 2011, 05:02 AM
What is the deadline for contributions?
Posted by: rick 918-S Mar 19 2011, 07:27 AM
johannes sent me a link to some very nice hi-res photos he took. So the book will have some international representation for the 914World. That's cool!
Posted by: phatnine11 Mar 19 2011, 11:50 AM
Jaime,
How many photos would like to see of each car?
Cesar
Posted by: oldschool Mar 19 2011, 03:23 PM
What is the deadline for contributions?I don't have a deadline yet,My wish is to have some very nice photos with cool history behind them.....so fill free to send as we get closer I will put up a link to see the work
Posted by: 914-300Hemi Mar 19 2011, 10:51 PM
i will love to send you pics of my car. I will email you later this week..
Posted by: Sleepin Mar 19 2011, 11:01 PM
Any plans for an "unusual story section"? I would contribute how some factory worker wrote my wife's name on my speedo in 1975....talk about weird.
Posted by: dw914er Mar 19 2011, 11:32 PM
I gotta get some new shots of my 914
Posted by: oldschool Mar 19 2011, 11:34 PM
Any plans for an "unusual story section"? I would contribute how some factory worker wrote my wife's name on my speedo in 1975....talk about weird.
yes please and a photo of the owner's
Posted by: rick 918-S Mar 20 2011, 07:56 PM
Any plans for an "unusual story section"? I would contribute how some factory worker wrote my wife's name on my speedo in 1975....talk about weird.
yes please and a photo of the owner's
That is awesome!
Posted by: rick 918-S Mar 25 2011, 10:56 PM
Weekend
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