I've noticed that there have been two new "factory second" versions of
Norm's book auctioned on Ebay that have generated very high bids. Does Norm
know anything about this?
Joe
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Thompson <cthompson@rrinc.com>
To: 'Parfitt, Bill @ PDX' <BParfitt@GlacierNW.com>; 'Stig Ram'
<stig.ram@mbox200.swipnet.se>; Crimmins@pacbell.net <Crimmins@pacbell.net>
Cc: Alf615@aol.com <Alf615@aol.com>; tigers@autox.team.net
<tigers@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, October 27, 1999 4:05 PM
Subject: RE: Book of Norman
>As Norman doesn't plan another printing, and so thus could gain no further
revenue, do you think he (are you lurking, Norman?) might allow us to scan
it into a .pdf for download to anyone, put on the web, or whatever?
>
>Chris Thompson
>Executive Vice President
>Recognition Research, Inc.
>1750 Kraft Dr. Suite 2000
>Blacksburg, VA 24060
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>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Parfitt, Bill @ PDX [SMTP:BParfitt@GlacierNW.com]
>Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 1999 8:46 AM
>To: 'Stig Ram'; Crimmins@pacbell.net
>Cc: Alf615@aol.com; tigers@autox.team.net
>Subject: RE: Book of Norman
>
>HI folks,
>
> I managed to obtain a copy of the book of Norman a little while ago.
>Another book, referred to as the Bible for Tiger owners, is Mike Taylor's
>TIGER:THE MAKING OF A SPORTS CAR. I have had no luck at all in finding it.
>If anyone on the list knows where I can obtain a copy, I would greatly
>appreciate it.
>
> Getting back to The Book of Norman, I seem to recollect someone on the
>list saying that the original printer had gone broke and the masters had
>been lost; pretty much eliminating a second printing. Whether this is true
>or not, I can't say for sure. The good news is that a substantial portion
>of the book is dedicated to the Tiger Registry which as time goes on
becomes
>more and more out of date as presented in the book. For example, I am the
>second owner of my car since Norm's book was published. Additionally, I
>believe you can obtain more up-to-date info from Norm's website along with
a
>listing of cars that have been certified as authentic.
>There is also a listing of dealerships which, obviously, no longer exist
>selling Rootes cars. If this info is excluded, making professional (or as
>least decent) copies may not be out of the question. Of course, a real pro
>may want some comfort that copyright laws aren"t being violated.
>
> Regards, Bill
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Stig Ram [mailto:stig.ram@mbox200.swipnet.se]
>Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 1999 12:59 PM
>To: Crimmins@pacbell.net
>Cc: Alf615@aol.com; tigers@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Book of Norman
>
>
>At a visit to Los Gatos in August I bought a new copy from Norman, but with
>some 25 pages double bound (Norman told me). A week ago I got the correct
>pages by mail as a supplement (thanks Norman).
>
>Stig Ram, keeper of a Snowtiger close to the Arctic Circle
>
>Crimmins@pacbell.net wrote:
>
>> We all are. One was on auction at Ebay a couple of weeks ago and went
>> for a few hundred dollars. Maybe someday a reprint will occur. Maybe
>> just professional copying would serve the large base of us. Any ideas?
>>
>> Dennis Crimmins
>>
>> Alf615@aol.com wrote:
>>
>> > Listers,
>> >
>> > I am interested in getting a copy of "The Book of Norman"
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> >
>> > Peter Karp
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