cityrebel Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 i had a browse at my mates copy of the book at rye house today. it looks like a decent read but i don't think i'd pay 27 quid for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 i had a browse at my mates copy of the book at rye house today. it looks like a decent read but i don't think i'd pay 27 quid for it. Hmm, well but that's only seven quid more than the books Jeff Scott produces and this one actually contains stuff of interest and value... As opposed to pages and pages of utterly pointless non-anecdotes, huge repetition, shocking grammar and harmful personal snipes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Blanchard Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 (edited) Hmm, well but that's only seven quid more than the books Jeff Scott produces and this one actually contains stuff of interest and value... As opposed to pages and pages of utterly pointless non-anecdotes, huge repetition, shocking grammar and harmful personal snipes... Parsloes: You seem to have your head in a bigger black hole than I do. Why not try and think: I'll have that book and I will pay for it - whatever it costs. I have never let the price of a book (and being of modest means) prevent me from purchasing a book that I wanted badly enough. Its okay to be tight with yourself of course (if you feel that you need to be ) and many are - but to publicise that fact - well.. I'll purchase a copy of it by the sounds of it.. Edited April 25, 2011 by Jim Blanchard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Parsloes: You seem to have your head in a bigger black hole than I do. Why not try and think: I'll have that book and I will pay for it - whatever it costs. I have never let the price of a book (and being of modest means) prevent me from purchasing a book that I wanted badly enough. Its okay to be tight with yourself of course (if you feel that you need to be ) and many are - but to publicise that fact - well.. I'll purchase a copy of it by the sounds of it.. Think (not er actually I KNOW) you've totally missed the point...!! I am making no adverse comment on the price of any book.. Where did you possibly get the idea from that I was... If Jeff's pointless and thoroughly objectionable books were given away free with Corn Flakes I'd still say they weren't worth the considerable amount of paper they're printed on!! Jeff's books btw was my diversion off the thread (sorry...) Howard and John's book is excellent and I thoroughly endorse the positive comments made about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Blanchard Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Think (not er actually I KNOW) you've totally missed the point...!! I am making no adverse comment on the price of any book.. Where did you possibly get the idea from that I was...If Jeff's pointless and thoroughly objectionable books were given away free with Corn Flakes I'd still say they weren't worth the considerable amount of paper they're printed on!! Jeff's books btw was my diversion off the thread (sorry...) Howard and John's book is excellent and I thoroughly endorse the positive comments made about it. So you did not post this: 'well but that's only seven quid more than the books Jeff Scott produces and this one actually contains stuff of interest and value..' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddon Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 It seems to me - that between you and speedyguy, the pair of you have turned this section into a complete pigs ear…. In what way? What is wrong in pointing out that there has previously been another book with a similar title, written as it happens by a well-respected person in the sport i.e Martin Rogers? So far, I have not made any criticism of the new book - but I won't be doing that anyway as I have better things to spend £27plus on. And apart from pointing out the similarity in book titles the now departed from this thread speedyguy hasn't made any criticism of the book either. The puzzle is why did he delete his original posts - that would seem to be out of character for him. JACK KEEN, ERITH, KENT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Blanchard Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 (edited) In what way? What is wrong in pointing out that there has previously been another book with a similar title, written as it happens by a well-respected person in the sport i.e Martin Rogers? So far, I have not made any criticism of the new book - but I won't be doing that anyway as I have better things to spend £27plus on. And apart from pointing out the similarity in book titles the now departed from this thread speedyguy hasn't made any criticism of the book either. The puzzle is why did he delete his original posts - that would seem to be out of character for him. JACK KEEN, ERITH, KENT In what way? You want me to tell you? You are asking me? Your posts on the speedway history forum are generally the most negative posts imaginable. Personally, I dont give a toss if a book comes out with a title that is written that has been used before or not. If its a book that has been well written and has pics I like, I will buy it. Whatever the costs. Why speedyguy deletes posts its is up to him, and who generally comes over as a 'brick short of a load' as you do. This speedway vintage thing is very small and getting smaller as we all get alll older and a younger generation cares lest but whilst we try to keep it alive its not what matters to me more than anything else...Least of all your sad comments to try make yourselves to be more interested than you really are it seems... Edited April 25, 2011 by Jim Blanchard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 So you did not post this: 'well but that's only seven quid more than the books Jeff Scott produces and this one actually contains stuff of interest and value..' You seem to be on the "angry pills" tonite, James!! Yes I DID post that but this is clearly defending the price tag of this book - saying it's only seven quid more than Mr. Scott's tomes but unlike said efforts of the sainted Jeff, it (Howard's book...) is far superior as it contains, as I say, "stuff of interest and value"... How much clearer can I make it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennylane Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 (edited) In what way? You want me to tell you? You are asking me? Your posts on the speedway history forum are generally the most negative posts imaginable. Personally, I dont give a toss if a book comes out with a title that is written that has been used before or not. If its a book that has been well written and has pics I like, I will buy it. Whatever the costs. Why speedyguy deletes posts its is up to him, and who generally comes over as a 'brick short of a load' as you do. This speedway vintage thing is very small and getting smaller as we all get alll older and a younger generation cares lest but whilst we try to keep it alive its not what matters to me more than anything else...Least of all your sad comments to try make yourselves to be more interested than you really are it seems... May I intervene without upsetting you? I think Jack Keen makes a good sensible point in what he says, while I also feel it's of interest to know that there have been two books with similar titles. There's no harm in mentioning that. It won't stop me buying the latest book in any way. When I first saw the mention about two titles I thought how interesting that was. I don't know what the speedway history forum is but if I was Mr Keen I'd pull my membership of it after reading this. From the way you put this response over it looks to me that you have a deeper resentment of both Jack Keen and speedyguy beyond their harmless mentions on here that there have been two books with similar titles. Grow up man! As I said at the start I don't want to upset you but fancy I probably have. Edited April 26, 2011 by kennylane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Blanchard Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 May I intervene without upsetting you? I think Jack Keen makes a good sensible point in what he says, while I also feel it's of interest to know that there have been two books with similar titles. There's no harm in mentioning that. It won't stop me buying the latest book in any way. When I first saw the mention about two titles I thought how interesting that was. I don't know what the speedway history forum is but if I was Mr Keen I'd pull my membership of it after reading this. From the way you put this response over it looks to me that you have a deeper resentment of both Jack Keen and speedyguy beyond their harmless mentions on here that there have been two books with similar titles. Grow up man! As I said at the start I don't want to upset you but fancy I probably have. Excuse me but - and I apologise if I am wrong are you the person that wanted the proposed New Cross walk about to suit you and was quite miffed when it was not? You people dont upset me.. I feel sorry for you. Like I said who really cares that another book has the same title. Some do obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 My view is just that they are pointing out an interesting fact - a coincidence in titles. Harmless. The Illustrated History of Speedway. The Illustrated History of 100+ British Speedway Tracks. Not that much of a coincidence. Definitely not an interesting fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilK Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 (edited) The Illustrated History of Speedway. The Illustrated History of 100+ British Speedway Tracks. Not that much of a coincidence. Definitely not an interesting fact. Correct Salty! Even Speedyguy must have realised it as he removed his posts I am now starting to regret ever opeing this thread, which was to recommend a good book I thought may have been of interest to Speedway supporters. Next time I don't think I'll bother mate. Edited April 26, 2011 by PhilK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 (edited) Correct Salty! Even Speedyguy must have realised it as he removed his posts I am now starting to regret ever opeing this thread, which was to recommend a good book I thought may have been of interest to Speedway supporters. Next time I don't think I'll bother mate. Don't despair mate, always good to hear peoples views on new publications. Out of interest - how many pages is it? Edited April 26, 2011 by salty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddon Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 In what way? You want me to tell you? You are asking me? Your posts on the speedway history forum are generally the most negative posts imaginable. Personally, I dont give a toss if a book comes out with a title that is written that has been used before or not. If its a book that has been well written and has pics I like, I will buy it. Whatever the costs. Why speedyguy deletes posts its is up to him, and who generally comes over as a 'brick short of a load' as you do. This speedway vintage thing is very small and getting smaller as we all get alll older and a younger generation cares lest but whilst we try to keep it alive its not what matters to me more than anything else...Least of all your sad comments to try make yourselves to be more interested than you really are it seems... Thanks! Very encouraging. JACK KEEN, ERITH, KENT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilK Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Don't despair mate, always good to hear peoples views on new publications. Out of interest - how many pages is it? Cheers Salty! 120 pages, One A4 page for each team featured, plus the usual introduction pages in addition. Very good book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennylane Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Thanks! Very encouraging. JACK KEEN, ERITH, KENT Well they're incredible comments from the speedway history moderator to a member. Perhaps one should ask him to look up a dictionary to find out what the word moderator means - I think its something about respecting all opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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