Brian Bucklan's book: the rebuilding of a lotus Elan.
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john.p.clegg wrote:Dorsal Fin wrote:I have a spare copy ....
How much would that be...?
John
Feel free to make an offer, either on here or by PM
- Dorsal Fin
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billwill wrote:It might be best to put it on one of the Print-on-Demand services then.
I agree. At the very least, people like myself would like to know credit/coin is going to the author and not an interloper. There are a lot of interlopers selling off CDs on eBay that they did not create and have no authorship rights to, and some of us would like them not to profit from the hard work of others.
Free distribution is another matter, but does punish those who paid for the book.
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I also have a copy of Brian's excellent book that I no longer need. My Elan has gone and won't be replaced I'm sorry to say. I'm also open to offers - don't forget that it is a heavy book and postage would need to be included.
I also have a photocopy of the complete Elan Workshop Manual in a lever arch file, and a copy of the Elan Parts Book also in a lever arch file. All three publications relate specifically to the 2-seater car.
Offers for any of them? PM me.
Mike
I also have a photocopy of the complete Elan Workshop Manual in a lever arch file, and a copy of the Elan Parts Book also in a lever arch file. All three publications relate specifically to the 2-seater car.
Offers for any of them? PM me.
Mike
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TroonSprint - Fourth Gear
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Hello Gentleman,
I am very sorry that owners are searching for a copy of my book without success or even paying some of the ridiculous high prices I have seen for second hand copies. The book is totally sold out and yes at the beginning I should have printed more. However, I had no idea then that the book would be the success it has been.
It is not all bad news. I have agreed to allow a third party do a reprint but I wished to rewrite the engine section before I let the copyright go. There is now a full description of works. It is slow work not helped by all the other Lotus things I am involved with. I will be as quick as I can.
My regards to all you Elan enthusiasts. IT IS THE FINEST CAR IN THE WORLD.........
Brian Buckland
I am very sorry that owners are searching for a copy of my book without success or even paying some of the ridiculous high prices I have seen for second hand copies. The book is totally sold out and yes at the beginning I should have printed more. However, I had no idea then that the book would be the success it has been.
It is not all bad news. I have agreed to allow a third party do a reprint but I wished to rewrite the engine section before I let the copyright go. There is now a full description of works. It is slow work not helped by all the other Lotus things I am involved with. I will be as quick as I can.
My regards to all you Elan enthusiasts. IT IS THE FINEST CAR IN THE WORLD.........
Brian Buckland
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The good things in life are worth waiting for Brian! All the time people are waiting, searching, trading, talking it raises awareness and should ensure good sales of any future reprints.
As an aside I posted a the following photograph on a French forum, nothing to do with motor vehicles, it was about how to make use of an unwanted staircase:
Someone who must have very good eyesight replied saying "I see you are a follower of the messiah Mr Buckland"
That shows just how powerfull a brand image you have!!!
As an aside I posted a the following photograph on a French forum, nothing to do with motor vehicles, it was about how to make use of an unwanted staircase:
Someone who must have very good eyesight replied saying "I see you are a follower of the messiah Mr Buckland"
That shows just how powerfull a brand image you have!!!
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Grizzly wrote:Maulden7 wrote:I spoke with Brian about this at an event at Hethel a couple of months ago, & he indicated that he was considering producing a scanned copy on a CD / memory stick, but I've not heard / seen anything more since then?
That would be a massive mistake on his part if he did, i know a guy who used to make rebuild manual's for Mazda Rotarys of different series etc, it sold well as a book but as soon as it went Digital he effectively gave it away (one person put it on a web site for other members...... at that point his hard copy sales just died overnight and the knock on effect was he stopped producing the manuals). It's one thing if he does it with his eye's open for the enthusiast, but if he's using the money from sales to evolve or write other things i'm not sure it would be wise.
I for one would love to have a PDF copy of Mr. Buckland's book so I can refer to it when I am on the road (most of the time.) By making the manual available electronically you could make the "Bible" more usable by adding capabilities such as hyperlinks, word search, indexing etc.
I agree just dumping it on a DVD or memory stick without any protection would be a mistake. The files need to be protected & there are ways of doing this, but not particularly cheaply. Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a huge issue for publishers; there are products like LockLizard that stop PDF files from being copied & put the owner's name on any printouts. However a permanent license of locklizard is $5,000.
Phil Harrison
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1972 Elan Sprint 0260K
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el-saturn wrote:theres 100 of us= 50$ pP -------------- lets go fer it sandy 4982 a lovely bastard!!
At current exchange rates each of those 100 should get a free copy of the new book!
Meg
26/4088 1965 S1½ Old and scruffy but in perfect working order; the car too.
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26/4088 1965 S1½ Old and scruffy but in perfect working order; the car too.
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If anyone has a copy for sale, please let me know.
Thanks, Joe
Thanks, Joe
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Joe
There's one on your side of the pond....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOTUS-ELAN-RE ... SwJ7RYXY6N
John
There's one on your side of the pond....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOTUS-ELAN-RE ... SwJ7RYXY6N
John
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john.p.clegg - Coveted Fifth Gear
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elaninfuture wrote:A little rich for my blood.
Seven sold already. What's $1500 to you rich Americans!
Meg
26/4088 1965 S1½ Old and scruffy but in perfect working order; the car too.
________________Put your money where your mouse is, click on "Support LotusElan.net" below.
26/4088 1965 S1½ Old and scruffy but in perfect working order; the car too.
________________Put your money where your mouse is, click on "Support LotusElan.net" below.
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Seven sold already. What's $1500 to you rich Americans! [/quote]
Alas, I'm afraid you have me confused with another of my countrymen.
Seven sold already. What's $1500 to you rich Americans! [/quote]
Alas, I'm afraid you have me confused with another of my countrymen.
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john.p.clegg wrote:Joe
There's one on your side of the pond....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOTUS-ELAN-RE ... SwJ7RYXY6N
John
Don't forget the $85.95 postage, after all it is a 'big' book ...
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