Guest Napoleon Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 This one could be a really good read. So many books are a poor re-hash of Speedway Star and Mail reports down the years. If Mr Berry is on form then it will be good value. Speedway could do with some promoters of his calibre today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowasthatberntpersson Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Does anyone know when the pre ordered books are going to be sent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 Got mine today. Thanks Tony. Haven't read it yet but it looks very well produced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 Looking forward to reading mine. Cut out the advert for my husband to find for a xmas present, I know he has ordered it online. Will read it at work on Xmas day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addy Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 You working on Christmas Day, Jo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 At the moment but it could change As long as I'm home for the review of 2004 Kids don't mind me working, means they can open their presents before 7am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrizHeathen Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 Cheers guys, I guess the books heading for OZ should arrive next week then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 Well, my book has arrived. I didn't mean to open the parcel, honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 Well, my book has arrived. I didn't mean to open the parcel, honest <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So what are you going to do on Xmas day now Jo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jamie Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 i think mine might've arrived this morning but i guess i'll find out when i get home (our posties are a right lazy shower up here!). was a wee bit worried cos i ordered it online and it said something about "we'll be in contact soon" but i heard nothing. then i got my visa bill on thurs / fri and it mentioned "football promotions" or whoever - thought my dad had been ordering more coaching manuals look forward to reading it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowasthatberntpersson Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 i think mine might've arrived this morning but i guess i'll find out when i get home (our posties are a right lazy shower up here!). was a wee bit worried cos i ordered it online and it said something about "we'll be in contact soon" but i heard nothing. then i got my visa bill on thurs / fri and it mentioned "football promotions" or whoever - thought my dad had been ordering more coaching manuals look forward to reading it though <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The football link on my credit card bill got me too, then I remebered seeing the same thing when I subscribed to Backtrack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 The Football link was more importantly noticed by my better half (joint a/c you see) who wanted to know what I had spent 15 quid on to do with Football. Whereas £15 spent on Speedway is classed as acceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMac Posted November 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 From recent postings, I guess I should just clear up any possible misunderstandings among you, although I'm sure most of you have already worked it out anyway. The parent company that produces Backtrack Mag and Confessions of a Speedway Promoter book (both published under the Retro Speedway banner) is called Football World. This is the name our bank knows us by, hence the name appears on all our credit/debit card transactions. As well as the speedway publications, our (very) small publishing company also provides editorial content for and publishes other magazines and books relating to...you've guessed it...football! Ah, but I like speedway best! Much nicer people! Seriously, if anyone has a query of this nature, or in connection with delivery of Backtrack or speedway books, please contact us direct on 01708 379 079 or email subs@retro-speedway.com. Thanks. Tony Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Ordered my book Thursday afternoon and it had arrived by Saturday morning....excellent service, just got to get round to reading it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tape2tapevideo Posted November 12, 2004 Report Share Posted November 12, 2004 I would dearly love to say how good this book is, but it dropped on the mat, my better half picked it up and said thats one of your xmas presents and took it and hid it! oh well role on xmas day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrizHeathen Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 Mine arrived in the suburbs of Brisbane on Friday. Just a few pages in, its looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 (edited) Have spent most of today reading. Highly recommended - unless you are very easily offended. Remarkably candid. I was always a great fan of JB (and Ipswich from that era) but he was clearly not a man to suffer fools gladly. He is fairly uncomplimentary to a whole string of referees, most promoters and many riders (Peter Collins included). I found his comments about John Cook (my favourite all-time rider) and his throwing of the 1985 cup final unsettling. I won't tell you how it ends Edited November 14, 2004 by arnieg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMac Posted December 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 In case you haven't heard, John Berry is paying a flying return visit from his Australian home this week and will be signing copies of his brilliant new book, CONFESSIONS OF A SPEEDWAY PROMOTER, at the Brighton Bonanza meeting next Sunday (12th). So why not pop along to the Backtrack stand at Brighton to meet JB for a quick chat and to get your book signed? Even if you have already purchased your copy of 'Confessions' elsewhere, John will still be very happy to sign it for you, dog-earned or not! For Ipswich fans, or those living in the Suffolk area who perhaps can't make it to Brighton, John will also be signing his book at the following outlets on Saturday (11th): Orwell Motorcycles, Ranelagh Road (including special guest appearances by John Louis, Jeremy Doncaster and possibly Tony Davey) - 10am-12noon. Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, St Stephen's Church, St. Stephen's Lane (12.30pm) WH Smith & Son, Ipswich town centre (from 2.15pm). See you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMac Posted December 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 Just to say 'thanks' to everyone who bought a signed copy from JB, either at Brighton yesterday or at one of the three signings at Ipswich on Saturday. It was great to meet so many Backtrack readers and forum members at Brighton. There is still time to order 'Confessions' in time for Xmas. We will guarantee delivery in time for Xmas on all orders received before this Thursday evening (Dec 16). Just give us a call on our credit card hotline - 01708 379 079. If you phone outside normal office hours, just leave your phone number and we'll get back to you asap. Many thanks. Tony Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyMac Posted December 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 Did anyone see that 'Confessions' got a good, positive mention in Saturday's issue of The Guardian newspaper - in the column reviewing best sports books of the year? When was the last time a speedway book got such credability? Have you ordered yet? It really is the best speedway book ever written - even The Guardian say so! - and the way sales are going a re-print may soon be on the cards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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